Baker McCullough - Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker
4.9(175)
7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
CremationTraditional Burial+5
Compare 8 funeral homes and cremation providers in Savannah. Providers in this area average 4.7 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, families can compare 8 published providers, including 6 with cremation-related services, 7 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 8 with pre-planning support.
7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
2520 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404
410 Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA 31405
7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
510 Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA 31405
2520 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404
This directory currently lists 8 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Savannah, GA.
6 listed providers in Savannah, GA include cremation-related services. Examples include Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, Baker McCullough - Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker, Gamble Funeral Service.
7 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, Baker McCullough - Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker, Gamble Funeral Service.
8 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center has the highest review count in this city dataset with 300 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Savannah vary based on service type and provider. The 8 funeral homes in the area offer a range of pricing options, with direct cremation typically starting around $1,000-$2,000 and traditional full-service funerals averaging $7,000-$12,000. Georgia does not require embalming for all services, which can reduce costs for families choosing direct cremation or immediate burial.
Cremation has become increasingly popular in Savannah and throughout Georgia, now chosen by over 60% of families statewide. All 8 funeral homes in Savannah offer both cremation and traditional burial services, including direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, and full-service burials. Coastal Georgia's sandy soil and high water table in some areas can influence burial decisions, though modern cemetery practices accommodate both preferences.
Savannah families can compare the 8 local funeral homes by reviewing their 4.7-star average rating, visiting facilities in person, and requesting detailed price lists as required by Georgia's Funeral Services Act. Consider location convenience, service specialties such as veteran or religious services, and whether the provider is family-owned or corporate-owned. Meeting with directors at multiple locations helps ensure alignment with your family's needs and budget.
The arrangement process in Savannah typically begins with transferring the deceased to the funeral home, followed by a consultation to select services, merchandise, and finalize legal documentation required by Georgia law. Within 8 funeral homes serving the area, directors guide families through obtaining death certificates, coordinating with cemeteries or crematories, and planning ceremonies that reflect Savannah's rich cultural heritage. The entire process usually spans 3-7 days for traditional services.
Georgia law requires funeral homes to provide itemized price lists upon request and prohibits misrepresenting legal requirements. Embalming is not mandatory in Georgia except under specific circumstances, and burial or cremation must occur within a reasonable timeframe. Savannah families should know that Georgia recognizes written pre-need contracts and requires funeral homes to deposit prepaid funds into trust accounts or insurance policies for protection.
1328 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31405
102 Owens Industrial, Savannah, GA 31405
Pre-planning is available at all 8 funeral homes in Savannah, allowing individuals to document their wishes and secure pricing through Georgia-regulated pre-need contracts. These arrangements can be funded through insurance policies or trust accounts, with funds protected under state law until services are needed. Pre-planning reduces emotional and financial burden on surviving family members while ensuring preferences are honored in Savannah's diverse memorial traditions.