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The Cremation Society of the SOUTH was founded in Austell, Georgia in 1994 by two local families that felt that funerals were not for everyone.  They also recognized that the cost of funerals and cremations offered by funeral homes were just too costly.  Families should have more choices and receive dignified care even if they choose simpler arrangements.

 

By 1997, the company's services were in great demand and that same year, the company founded, SouthCare Memorial Chapel in Smyrna, Georgia in efforts to offer affordable burial services and continue offering affordable cremation services through Cremation Society of the SOUTH.

 

In late 2002, Chris Nuzum joined the company as an Owner and President.  The company was later asked to serve as Expert Witnesses on the Tri-State Crematory Civil Trial.  This was in part due to the fact that the Cremation Society of the SOUTH did not sub-contract cremations to others or cremate as a third-party for funeral homes.  The company was asked to testify about the proper and dignified care for the deceased.  Cremation Society of the SOUTH was the only funeral provider in the State of Georgia asked to serve as an expert witness which is an honor to be officially recognized as a premier funeral service provider.

 

In 2003, SouthCare Memorial Chapel relocated to a new facility located Marietta, Georgia and renamed, SouthCare Funeral Home.  The Cremation Society of the SOUTH then sought approval to relocate its operations into the City of Marietta.  Once approved and welcomed, a building was constructed adjacent to the SouthCare Funeral Home and both locations in Smyrna and Austell, Georgia were closed.

 

 

 

In October of 2006, a second location was established in Stockbridge, Georgia and licensed as, Cremation Society of the SOUTH at Eagle's Landing.  The new facility is located at the Eagle's Landing / Hudson Bridge exit off of I-75 in Henry County and will serve the local citizens south of Atlanta and as far as Macon.

 

The company is a member driven cremation society with over 12,000 Protected Lifetime Members that have chosen to document their wishes prior to death.  Documenting ones wishes is easy and eases the burdens and pressures from the survivors who would otherwise be obligated with this responsibility. 

 

 

 

Why choose Cremation Society of the SOUTH?

 

WE ARE TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS

  • We are the Largest and Most Trusted Cremation Society in the State.

  • We handle over 1,400 families each year that choose us for cremation.

  • We are home to over 12,000 Protected Lifetime Members.

  • We were the only Funeral Service or Cremation Provider to be chosen as an expert witness on the Tri-State Crematory Civil Trial.

WE MAKE EVERYTHING SIMPLE

  • We are focused on excellent service and make every attempt make the act of arrangements as  simple as possible.  

  • Our products and pricing are listed on-line, helping you make informed decisions without pressure.

  • We are conveniently located with two locations (Marietta, Georgia and Stockbridge, Georgia) to serve you.

WE DO NOT SUBCONTRACT OR BROKER CREMATIONS

  • We own and operate our own on-site crematories and never hire third parties to perform cremations on our behalf nor do we cremate for other funeral homes or cremation societies.  Safe, Simple and Dignified.

WE ARE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

  • Many funeral homes, cremation societies and cemeteries are now owned by large, publicly trade funeral corporations.  We are owned by local families that care for you and your family and would never put profits ahead of our integrity.

NO FUNERAL HOME NEEDED

  • Funeral homes are accustomed to expensive funerals and want expensive cremations.  

  • We were founded and structured to operate on a small profit margin which allows us to offer exceptional services at the most affordable costs. In fact, Cremation Society of the SOUTH founded its wholly-owned subsidiary, SouthCare Funeral Home in 1997 to serve those who choose burial over cremation. 

WE DO NOT PRESSURE YOU TO PURCHASE ANYTHING

  • We are never placed in a situation to pressure you to purchase any goods or services that you do not need or want and will never play with your emotions.  We simply asked how we may serve your family.

 

 

 

We are always available to answer any questions that you have. 

Please contact one of our Cremation Centers directly or call (800) 474-0448.