Speaks Funeral Home & Cremations
5.0(23)
5755 Old National Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
CremationTraditional Burial+5
Compare 13 funeral homes and cremation providers in Atlanta. Providers in this area average 4.2 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
Local directory evidence
This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Atlanta, GA
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
In Atlanta, families can compare 13 published providers, including 8 with cremation-related services, 12 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 10 with pre-planning support.
5755 Old National Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
492 Larkin St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
3000 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
1296 Hollywood Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
5406 E Mountain St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
419 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
595 W Lake Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
1199 Utoy Springs Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
827 Pollard Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
1970 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
1832 Washington Rd, East Point, GA 30344
This directory currently lists 13 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Atlanta, GA.
8 listed providers in Atlanta, GA include cremation-related services. Examples include Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. (Cascade Chapel), Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Meadows Mortuary, Inc..
12 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. (Cascade Chapel), Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Meadows Mortuary, Inc..
10 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. (Cascade Chapel) has the highest review count in this city dataset with 192 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Atlanta vary based on service type, with the 14 funeral homes in the city offering options across different price ranges. Georgia does not require funeral homes to post prices online, so families should contact multiple providers directly for itemized price lists as required by federal FTC Funeral Rule. Cremation services typically cost less than traditional burial in Atlanta due to cemetery and casket expenses.
Cremation has become the preferred choice in Georgia and Atlanta, following national trends where cremation rates now exceed 50%. The 14 funeral homes in Atlanta all offer cremation services, with options ranging from direct cremation without ceremony to full memorial services with the cremated remains present. Burial remains available through all Atlanta providers for families preferring traditional interment at local cemeteries.
Atlanta families can compare the 14 funeral homes in the city using the average 4.2-star rating as a starting point for quality assessment. Key factors include location convenience, service offerings, pricing transparency, and whether the provider is family-owned or corporate-owned. Visiting facilities in person and requesting general price lists from multiple Atlanta providers helps families make informed decisions aligned with their needs and budget.
Planning a funeral in Atlanta typically begins with selecting one of the 14 available funeral homes and arranging an in-person or phone consultation to discuss service preferences. Georgia law does not require embalming except for certain transportation circumstances, giving families options for immediate burial or cremation. Atlanta funeral directors handle death certificate filing with the Georgia Department of Public Health and can coordinate with local cemeteries, clergy, and florists.
Georgia requires funeral directors to be licensed by the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, ensuring all 14 Atlanta funeral homes meet professional standards. State law mandates a death certificate be filed within 72 hours of death, and burial or cremation cannot occur until the permit is issued. Georgia allows home funerals and does not require caskets for cremation, though funeral homes may set their own policies for services they will arrange.
923 McDaniel St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
All 14 funeral homes in Atlanta offer pre-planning services, allowing individuals to document wishes and potentially lock in current pricing. Georgia regulates preneed funeral contracts through the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, requiring providers to deposit funds into trust or purchase insurance for future delivery. Pre-planning in Atlanta can reduce emotional and financial burden on surviving family members while ensuring personal preferences are honored.