Willis and Sons Funeral Home
4.4(9)
5235 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS 39204
CremationTraditional Burial+5
Compare 8 funeral homes and cremation providers in Jackson. Providers in this area average 3.9 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
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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 Jackson, MS
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 Jackson, families can compare 8 published providers, including 8 with cremation-related services, 8 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 8 with pre-planning support.
5235 Robinson Rd, Jackson, MS 39204
1525 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209
3580 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209
1000 W Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39213
886 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202
430 McCluer Rd, Jackson, MS 39212
This directory currently lists 8 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Jackson, MS.
8 listed providers in Jackson, MS include cremation-related services. Examples include Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Jackson Memorial Funeral Obituaries, Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home.
8 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Jackson Memorial Funeral Obituaries, Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home.
8 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park has the highest review count in this city dataset with 92 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Jackson, Mississippi vary based on service type, with traditional burials typically ranging from $7,000 to $12,000 and direct cremation averaging $2,000 to $4,000. The 10 funeral homes in Jackson offer different pricing tiers, so families should request itemized general price lists from multiple providers to compare costs. Mississippi does not require embalming for most services, which can reduce expenses.
Cremation has become increasingly popular in Jackson and throughout Mississippi, now chosen by approximately 60% of families statewide. All 10 funeral homes in Jackson offer both cremation and traditional burial services, with many providing direct cremation packages that exclude formal ceremonies. Burial remains preferred by some families due to religious traditions or desire for permanent memorialization at local cemeteries.
Families in Jackson should compare the 10 available funeral homes based on location convenience, service offerings, pricing transparency, and verified reviews, which average 4.1 stars across local providers. Schedule in-person consultations to assess facility cleanliness, staff professionalism, and whether they accommodate specific religious or cultural needs. Verify that the funeral home holds proper licensure through the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service.
Upon first contact, Jackson funeral homes will arrange immediate transfer of the deceased if needed, then schedule a consultation to discuss service preferences, budget constraints, and required documentation. Mississippi law requires a death certificate signed by a physician or coroner before final arrangements proceed. Staff will guide families through selecting caskets or urns, scheduling visitations, and coordinating with cemeteries or crematories in the Jackson area.
Mississippi law requires funeral homes in Jackson to provide written general price lists upon request and prohibits charging for unauthorized services. Embalming is not legally required unless the body will be publicly viewed after 24 hours or transported across state lines. Cremation requires a 48-hour waiting period and authorization from the next of kin, with all 10 Jackson providers regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service.
All 10 funeral homes in Jackson offer pre-planning services that allow individuals to document their wishes and lock in current pricing for future services. Mississippi law protects prepaid funeral funds through insurance policies or trust accounts, ensuring money remains available when needed. Pre-planning reduces emotional and financial burden on surviving family members while guaranteeing personal preferences are honored at Jackson-area facilities.