Everything Your Family Needs, In One Place
Funeral Home, Crematory & Cemetery
At Each of Our 3 Convenient Locations
Welcome to Southern Cremations & Funerals
At Southern Cremations & Funerals, we provide affordable and dignified funeral and cremation services, and the convenience of onsite cemeteries at each location. With three metro-Atlanta locations that include Marietta, McDonough and Fairburn. We offer compassionate and professional service and the convenience of having everything you need in one beautiful location.
We know that choosing a funeral or cremation provider for a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional decision. That’s why we’ve committed ourselves to having the best trained staff and the best facilities for the families we serve. With pristine grounds, compassionate staff, and a wide range of services, Southern Cremations & Funerals stands apart as a place of reflection and remembrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Southern Cremations & Funerals provide?
Southern Cremations & Funerals provides everything families in Metro Atlanta need in one place with full service funeral homes, onsite crematories, and beautiful cemeteries in Marietta, Fairburn, and McDonough Georgia.
Why is it important that a cremation provider owns their own crematory?
There are many cremation providers in the Atlanta, Georgia region. Not all of them own or operate their own crematory. What this means is that third-party contractors and individuals become involved in handling, transporting, and cremating a person’s body. Maybe without any oversight by the provider you chose. At Southern Cremations & Funerals, your loved one stays in the shelter of our location and in the care of our trained and vetted staff until the cremation is complete and we return the remains to you.
What type of funeral options do you offer?
Southern Cremation & Funerals offers every possible option from a full traditional funeral with a day prior visitation, to an all in one day service at any one of our three beautiful locations, to simple graveside services with minimal ceremony or no ceremony if one is not wanted.
Can I preplan cremation?
Yes, you can preplan cremation in Marietta, Fairburn, and McDonough, GA. Many people choose to arrange their cremation in advance so their wishes are clearly documented and their loved ones don’t have to make difficult decisions during an emotional time.
When you preplan, you can outline your preferences for cremation, memorial services, and final disposition. Southern Cremations & Funerals also offers the option to prepay, which may lock in today’s prices and reduce future financial burdens on your family.
Preplanning ensures your wishes are honored while providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
How is the cemetery maintained?
Our cemetery is maintained through a program called perpetual care. Perpetual care means that a portion of the funds from each burial, entombment, or cemetery purchase is placed into a dedicated trust or endowment. This fund is invested, and the earnings are used to support the ongoing upkeep and preservation of the cemetery.
Perpetual care helps ensure the grounds are maintained for generations to come, including services such as landscaping, lawn care, road and pathway maintenance, and general property upkeep. This long-term funding structure provides peace of mind that the cemetery will continue to be respectfully cared for well into the future.
What can I do with an urn or cremated remains I have at home?
If you have cremated remains at home, you have several respectful options for placing them in a permanent location. You are welcome to bring the urn to any of our cemetery locations in Marietta, Fairburn, or McDonough, where our team can help you explore available placement options.
Options may include:
• Placement in an out-door or in-door front glass-niche.
• Placement in a private family columbarium
• Placement in a bench or in a beveled post
• Placement in a family burial space
• Burial in our peaceful Butterfly Garden
Our Butterfly Garden provides a serene and meaningful resting place for cremated remains within a perpetual care cemetery, ensuring lasting care and dignity. In many cases, placement in the Butterfly Garden is complimentary when cremation services are provided by us, with optional memorial upgrades available for families who wish to personalize the tribute.
Our staff is here to guide you and help you choose a respectful, permanent option that feels right for your family.
How can I find a loved one buried at the cemetery?
If you are trying to locate a loved one at the cemetery, our helpful staff is here to assist you. We can help identify the exact location of the burial or memorial space and provide directions within the cemetery grounds.
Simply contact our office or stop by during office hours, and our team will be happy to help you find your loved one and ensure your visit is as easy and meaningful as possible.
Are there rules about decorations and flowers?
Yes. We have guidelines in place to help keep the cemetery safe, respectful, and well maintained for all visitors.
You can review our Cemetery Rules and Regulations on this website by visiting the Resources section. There you will find full details, including information about permitted decorations, flower guidelines, and scheduled cleanup dates.
These guidelines help ensure the grounds remain beautiful, safe, and accessible for all families, while still allowing meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones.
How do I get more information or schedule a visit?
If you would like more information or would like to schedule a visit, our team is happy to help. You can contact our office by phone or through the contact form on our website to speak with a member of our staff.
We can answer your questions, provide additional details about our cemetery services, and schedule a convenient time for you to visit and explore the grounds.