I went to visit my relatives graves again and its a disgrace…read more No upkeep , fire ant hills on top of grave so sad.

Lovely cemetery. Our family has been putting flowers on the family headstone since the 1940's…read more However, the last two years the flowers have been stolen. Sad state of affairs!

I came here for a Juneteenth celebration. The performance was great. I hope to come to more events.read more

South View Cemetery was founded in 1886 and contains over 100 acres of land. It is the oldest…read moreAfrican-American Cemetery in Atlanta and the oldest African-American cemetery not to be dependent on charity in the USA. It is the fruitful effort of nine black former slaves turned businessmen who wanted a safe, secure place to bury their loved ones with dignity. "Blacks had grown tired of the disrespect they were forced to endure in order to bury their family members and friends. They had to enter cemeteries through back gates, and even wade through swamps to conduct funeral services. They were told "If you don't' like it, start your own cemetery." And so they did." - Southview Cemetery Association history One monument sign in the cemetery reads: "A CEMETERY OF THEIR OWN - In February 1886, a group of formerly enslaved African-American men - Jacob McKinley, George Graham, Robert Grant, Charles Morgan, Albert Watts and John Render petitioned the State of Georgia for a charter to establish the South-View Cemetery Association. The new cemetery gave African-Americans  an alternative to Atlanta's segregated burial grounds and provided an environment where they could be buried with dignity. Originally 25 acres, Southview has expanded to approximately 100 acres and contains over 70,000 burials." [ THE EXPERIENCE ] My visit was short, but fruitful. While there, I ran into a woman in the lineage of John Wesley Dobbs. She took time to give me a brief family history as she tended the graves of multiple family members. It was a wonderful conversation that lasted so long I had to rush to find the other graves I intended to visit before closing. [ FAMOUS SOUTHVIEW RESIDENTS ] There are many notable African Americans buried here @ Southview from civil rights leaders & professional athletes to musicians and gold medalists. * HENRY "HANK" AARON (86) | 1934-2021 Notoriety: Baseball player who broke Babe Ruth's record BIO: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30761133/let-us-appreciate-grace-uncommon-decency-henry-aaron * ALONZO FRANKLIN HERNDON (69) | 1858-1927 Notoriety: Former slave who became Atlanta's 1st black millionaire and also founded Atlanta Family Life Insurance Co. BIO: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/herndon-alonzo-franklin-1858-1927/ * JOHN ROBERT LEWIS (80) | 1940-2020 Notoriety: One of the "Big Six" leaders of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, John Lewis continued to fight for people's rights in Congress until his death. BIO: https://www.biography.com/political-figure/john-lewis * MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FAMILY REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING SR. (84) | 1899-1984 - father ALBERTA CHRISTINE "MAMA" KING (69) | 1904-1974 - mother REV. ALFRED DANIEL WILLIAMS KING (38) | 1930-1969 (38) - brother * JULIAN BOND (75) | 1940-2015 Notoriety: Prominent Civil Rights Leader, former Chairman of the National NAACP, and former Georgia House of Representative who co-founded and lead the Southern Poverty Law Center BIO: https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/julian-bond-1940-2015/ * HORACE A. BOHANNON (80) | 1922-2003 Notoriety: Tuskegee Airman who who co-founded the Atlanta Chapter Tuskegee Airmen in 1976. * WILLIAM GUEST (74) | 1941-2015 Notoriety: R&B/soul singer best known as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips along with his cousins Gladys Knight, Merald "Bubba" Knight and Edward Patten. * WHITMAN FAMILY: ALBERY ALLSON WHITMAN (50) | 1851-1901 Notoriety: Former slave, minister, orator known as "Poet Laureate of the Negro Race" Father to the Whitman Sisters. ALBERTA, ESSIE & MABEL Notoriety: Famous black vaudeville performers BIO: https://lithub.com/on-albert-allson-whitman-radical-black-poet-of-the-reconstruction/ * MOSES AMOS (62) | 1866 - 1928 Notoriety: Georgia's 1st licensed black pharmacist in 1914 BIO: https://codepen.io/indiamos/full/GZJdNo [ NOTABLE RESIDENTS ] Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Benjamin Mays. were both laid to rest at South View before being moved. Ludie Clay Andrews, the first nursing license granted to an African-American woman by Georgia is also here along with famous musicians, sports hall-of-famers, artists, poets, legendary educators, writers, doctors and a Tuskegee Airman.    [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] It is an honor & privilege to walk these hallowed grounds knowing the impact some of the residents here made on history, particularly my history. Forever grateful for their pioneering spirits and will to light a path. 2022 / 50 #BlackHistorySeries

Currently for the past 4 years Gus Thornhill funeral home has sent me a solicitation/ questionnaire…read morefor services. One would think after they gave substandard service when they have my mother's funeral a couple years ago. Every year they send me one of these letters/questionaires it's like they're predicting someone's going to die and they want to get in the ground floor before any other funeral home gets there. I'm writing this review because this doesn't make sense for them to keep doing this not to mention Mr Calvin so no respect for us last time it started out good but he showed his true colors as Time passed by and to make matters worse he has staff members I've been going around gossiping and slandering us. The only good thing is that this is a generational funeral home we've been using and the final product was good The service was lacking

Yes, I would recommend this place. They were professional and uplifting. They put on a memorial,…read morewhich my family from Durham North Carolina, was able to attend. They did well!

I recently attended the Homegoing of a dear loved one. The family chose Herschel Thornton Mortuary…read morefor services. The funeral home is located on Martin Luther King Drive less than a mile from the MLK exit on I-285. There is an ample parking lot to accommodate guests. As you enter the lobby, there are two restrooms that are easily accessible. There are also comfortable sofas and chairs for seating just outside one of the main on-site chapels. The chapel itself is modern, spacious, and offers plenty of seating for guests. The funeral attendants were accommodating, respectful, and never pushy. Their calm, laid-back approach made a difficult day a little easier for our family. They did a beautiful job preparing my loved one. They looked peaceful and were treated with such care and dignity. Thank you for your kindness and professionalism. Please consider this establishment in fhe future.

They laid my stepmom to rest 2/16. Very professional and accommodating. My mom looked like she was…read morein a sweet sleep. The night of the wake we weren't rush out. The day of the home going they went above the necessary to ensure that we weren't stressed about the part of the transition they were responsible for. Affordable and top notch. Thank you!

I just wanted to say that Meadows made the worst time of my life easy to deal with. The funeral…read moredirector Star was amazing she helped me every step of the way. She helped me with the obituary pics her patience care and concern were just what I needed to get me through the loss of my sister. I want to thank Star personally and value the care that I was giving. Thank you Star and Meadows Mortuary for a wonderful experience.

This funeral home came highly recommended from family and friends . When my dad passed away they…read morewere the ones called. So far I have yet to feel any of this amazing customer services I keep hearing so much about. I am in my 30s and knew zero about this process. I never buried a parent before. My very first experience meeting with this business, 2 people kept walking in and out the room and talking because apparently the fax machine was in that room. Ok. Understandable. After we got to the bottom of my issues, I left with my little burgundy folder. And a handful of questions. As of right now it's has been a month and I have called at least 3 times with questions. They say "I'm with a family I'll call you shortly " they never do. I have found myself asking relatives about the process or googling my concerns. At this point I feel like I am bothering them, or not as important for a call back. Hopefully no one asked me about this experience. I would be forced to remain silent . We all know, if you do not have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.

The service that my family received from Ms. Woods was outstanding. Her patient with my family…read moreduring our planning was full of love and sympathy. She did not rush us and allowed us to share tears when we became overwhelmed and for that, we are very appreciative of her service to our family. Sincerely, The Family of George Clark, Jr.

I have been working with Ms. Woods for the past 5 years and she has always provided the best…read morecustomer service for pre planning my family arrangements. Her personal approach is extremely appreciated.

EXCELLENT!! in ALL respects. I attended a memorial…read moreservice there yesterday (Sunday, 6/28/26), and first can easily say that it is the most beautiful funeral home that I have ever seen, and I am closer to 70 than 60 years young. But not only was it beautiful and clean, with spacious, clean, and well attended bathrooms, but the staff (particularly, Mr. Avery ??) and attendants were soooo pleasant and attentive, starting from the parking lot (and a kind and pleasant attendant), guiding us to park, and extending to smiling and pleasant staff upon entering and the entire time we were in the building! It was a pleasant experience in all respects. Murray Brothers Funeral Home will definitely be a business I will recommend, and I would use if, God forbid, I have the need to.

I never had a experience with murray brothers funeral home. However my ex worked there many years…read moreago.

It is important for me to express my sincerest gratitude to Mr. Julian Rucker and the entire team…read moreat Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home. During a time of such significant loss, the support, kindness and professionalism your team provided was beyond any expectations. My sister's funeral arrangements were handled with the utmost respect, care and dedication. We really appreciate being able to package everything from the flowers , the programs, the horse and carriage, and the dove release. Your team smoothed the path for us during an incredibly difficult time and for this, we can't thank you enough. Thanks once again Mr. Julian Rucker and team Please accept my sincere gratitude for your superior service during such a trying time for my family and myself. Best Regards, Rodney & Jakia Hopgood Love One Monicessha Fluker

I attended a service at Raleigh Rucker Funeral home a couple months ago and the service was…read moreexceptional from beginning to end. The funeral detail showed professionalism at the highest level from uniform to competence and etiquette. The service was creative with honoring their guest in a personalized way. The funeral home provided safety, order, and space for a viewing and a service. I most appreciated the warmth of the environment and staff's willingness to anticipate and provide for a grieving family's needs. Thank you Raleigh Rucker for giving the best service in a thankless business. They are doing the work to keep the funeral industry full of integrity by paying attention to the necessary details.