I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Speaks Funeral Home. When my son-in-law passed,…read morewe were in total shock and had no idea how to proceed. Tyrone Speaks guided us through every step with incredible kindness and patience. Tyrone as well as the other staff treated not only my daughter but our family with dignity and respect, answering all of our questions, answering our many phone calls and text, and accommodating our special requests without hesitation. From the initial phone call, making the final arrangements, and cremation everything was handled with seamless professionalism and attention to detail. During one of the hardest weeks of our lives, they made us feel seen and cared for, and for that, we the Robinson and Summers families will be forever grateful.

From the owner: At Speaks Funeral Home & Cremations, we pride ourselves on serving our families with dignity,…read morerespect, and compassion. Our staff is experienced in a variety of funeral services, and can help you celebrate your loved one no matter your religion, culture, or budget.

The ONLY reason I at least gave the 2nd star is because my Mom looked so beautiful and peaceful…read more The person that dressed her and did her makeup did a wonderful job. Now the business and the care/concern for me? TWO THUMBS DOWN!!! I was told that Mrs. Harris was wonderful but unfortunately I wasn't assigned to her. However, I feel excellence should not be based on who the family is assigned to work with. Not coming back and instructing my family to send me somewhere else.

I am so very disappointed in Don Trimble Funeral Home. I considered it to be a staple of the…read morecommunity and has serviced our families needs on several occasions. I had a loved one remains sent there and used a policy to make the final arrangements. After making some adjustments to my bill, it appears the bill for the higher amount was submitted to the insurance company resulting in an overpayment of 2115.00. I have made every attempt to get them to rectify this oversight simply to be told we are still waiting. It is now Nov 18th, the funeral was three months ago. Be sure to check your paperwork. If I had not been diligent in making sure the numbers were right, I never would have known, and I doubt they would have mentioned this.

Great caring services! Handled with compassion and professionalism! Thank you thank youread more

Following the passing of my beloved husband, Walter Michael Aaron,Sr., of 42 years,. The owner…read morePhoebe Dawson Ushery and staff of Alfonso Dawson Mortuary were amazing beyond measure. During one of the most difficult times in my life, the establishment reflected the epitomy of, care, sincerity and comfort. It was a blessing to have received their services. Rosalyn Aaron

Cannot say "Thank you" enough to the amazing owner- Henry Middleton. He took care of us from the…read moremoment I made the call, which he answered himself till we laid mom to rest. Henry is a compassionate, gentle, understanding and phenomenal human being. He has a vast experience in the field. He is able to navigate through many obstacles with ease, while still staying composed. Answered all our questions and brought calm. We had an issue with a casket delivery we had initiated on our own. It wasn't going to arrive in time due to snow and bad weather. Henry found a similar casket and had it delivered in time for mom's funeral. His recommendations were spot on and not overpriced. One of them was a police escort from the church to the burial site. Mom had her final journey procession that was made for a Queen! We also had a wonderful heartfelt experience with Nas. He worked closely with us on a program for our mom and was so patient and understanding. The program is beautiful, elegant, represented mom well. I cannot say enough about how Paradise Mortuary turned our profoundly sad experience of loosing our mother into a positive experience of making sure mom's final journey was a wonderful one. She looked peaceful and beautiful as if she was asleep in an elegant silver casket. Henry and Nas always answered our calls personally and took great care of mom and the family, while making sure everything was executed with perfection from beginning to end. Thank you, Henry! Thank you, Nas! You are both angels of God.

From the owner: Locally Owned and Operated with over 20 years in the industry.read more

Attended a most beautiful funeral at this venue. Of course, the family of this amazing deceased…read morelady was in charge of the program. The business was very accomodating. The chapel was clean, had sparkling crystal chandeliers (they were very clean), and the stain glass windows were simple but nice. Black piano in the lobby added a very classy touch, and contributed to the nice atmosphere. Seems like there were a lot of friendly employees available to assist quests. Also, it seems like the venue was able to house an other service simultaneously. I'm very impressed with the entire business. There were monitors on the wall that were reflecting some family memories. However, great bonuses were the acoustic in the room and well working microphones so the quest could actually follow the beautiful seremon and the lovely songs performed by the mourning family members. Parking lot was not paved but at least there was enough parking. There were some parking spaces on the street as well.

I have been to Watkins Funeral Home for many funerals most of them was over the top my family have…read moreused them for many years in December 2025 my mother passed we called them they was there to pick up the body In thirty minutes which was good the really took care of us through all that process the only reason I took a point is because the day of the funeral the lady driver they assigned to us was a little rude she rushed us in and out the car I felt like we had no time to even walk to the car after the funeral we had to walk fast but other than that Mr Watkins and the staff are great I do recommend this place not for the price but for the professional services... but if you get a car try not to get that lady..,

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

So. My mother passed away on Dec 28, 2013. This cemetery is one of three in Metro Atlanta that I…read morehave visited before. I must say that I am never happy when I go to cemetery because of the great loss that accompanies each visit. But we all get closer every day to being here or a place very similar to it. Both of my parents and a list of other relatives are buried here as well. So I decided to write a review of my experiences here as well as give a little history(?) on this cemetery in my own special way. Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today to Celebrate this thing called Life!...Naw just kidding! I can't joke about a cemetery. But I would give this place a 10 Star if it was allowed because I sure as hell don't want to work here. Which brings me to a joke that my dad once told me when I was scared to get out of the car as a young child while he visited his father's grave. He said to me, "It's not the MF's here that can bother you. It's the MF's still breathing that you need to worry about!". My dad! Such an inspirational man! LOL! As I revisit the site where my mother's body's final resting place is, all I can do is to remember that I will never see the love of my life on earth again. And I only pray that I will see her again, one day, in Heaven...Which means I had better get my stuff together, soon.My sister and brother had placed a beautiful bouquet of flowers out for her on Mother's Day 2014. I was happy to see that they were still there when I came back in August of that year. I looked around and noticed that there were so many sites that had beautiful headstones and flowers for loved one's that had passed away as well. I actually thought to myself that I could learn a lesson or two from the landscaping as the lawn is very well maintained here. I have never come here and seen it looking unkempt. I appreciate that more than words can say. The landscaper here at the time was Mr. Ross. He was always friendly and did a great job of keeping this place so beautiful! I haven't seen him in about two years (It is Jan 4, 2018), so he probably retired. But I assume most of the staff are just as kind as he was. Take care Yelp Family and live as if each new day is your best day! Kim Matthew 24:36New King James Version (NKJV) 36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven,[a] but My Father only.

Mr. Ronnie Crawford took a difficult situation developed by misleading information from the nursing…read morehome and turned it into a GREAT and positive experience for my mother. Ronnie went above and beyond to create a very welcoming atmosphere with what we had to work with. Incredible job Ronnie. Ronnie is an honorable and devout Christian. He works to make everything easy for the loved one's difficulties. Five stars isn't enough.

From the owner: Family Owned Business For Five Generations willing to work with our Families that have limited…read morefinancial resources. Funeral and Burial Packages $5,995.00 Funeral and Cremation Packages $2,895.00 Cremation and Memorial Packages $1,895.00 Direct Cremations $1,025.00 Insurance Life, Accident, Sickness Purchase Life Insurance Policies for Cash

I've been here a few times and love this spot. I know it's weird to say because it is a cemetery,…read morebut people hang out here. You can walk through and check out the diverse grounds or set up a picnic in one of the open grassy areas. I've seen people biking here as well. They also hold events here, both ticketed and not ticketed. We did a free tour during Atlanta Science Week that was amazing. It lasted over an hour and the guide took time to answer all of our questions. The theme was around how they maintain the stones and grounds. There are other tours on other topics, but some are paid. The gift shop is cute too and everyeon is so friendly. There is security and they do have operating hours, so check those before you come.

During spooky season in Atlanta they do night tours at the cemetery. This was my first time going…read more It is pretty neat how they have it all set up. I enjoyed hearing the history of some of the residents there. Very cool, highly recommend.

First, let me say that this was the second time I've had direct contact with a funeral home in…read moremaking arrangements. The first time was for my father, and his wife made all of the arrangements. I was involved primarily as support. It was a nightmare. The funeral home tried every trick in the book to upsell her services, flower arrangements, and caskets/urns. When my mother passed away a few weeks ago, I was referred to Salmon Funeral Home. I called and then went in person, dealing primarily with Kyle Kiser. The whole experience, from beginning to end, was phenomenal. Kyle walked my sister and me through the entire process and explained all of the fees, necessary services, and what to expect, down to the filing of the insurance policy. He was "Johnny on the Spot" the entire time and never missed a beat in keeping us informed. He never once tried to upsell any service or offering and was completely transparent from beginning to end. I highly recommend their services to anyone having to deal with the death of a loved one. They were excellent!!!

From the owner: Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. We are…read moreleaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.