Cremations
Memorial Service
A memorial service is conducted without the body present and can vary in
ceremony and procedures. It can be held at the funeral home or at a
location of your choice. In order to create a memorial service that is as
unique as your loved one, we encourage you to help personalize the
service with memorabilia, photographs and other personal items.

Cremation offers a variety of choices, from a simple gathering to an
elaborate, traditional ceremony. No matter what you choose, we will help
create an experience that fits the needs of your family. The following is an
overview of the different types of cremation options that we provide. Our
funeral directors will discuss the many other options and details that make
each of our cremation services a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one.

Traditional Cremation Service
Our funeral home chapel is available for different types of services, from
traditional religious ceremonies to contemporary gatherings. A traditional
cremation service may include a viewing or visitation, a formal service (at
the funeral home, local church or other venue) and any necessary
automotive equipment. Memorial register books, memorial folders and
acknowledgement cards may be purchased, and floral tributes are often
displayed. We encourage our families to bring photographs and other
memorabilia to further personalize the service.

Graveside Service
A graveside service or gathering is held at the burial site or columbarium
where the cremated remains are interred. This can be arranged separately
or in conjunction with a memorial service. We highly recommend using
Fields Monuments for cemetery related services.

Memorial Service
A Memorial Service may be planned at the funeral home or at a location of
your choice. Memorial registry books, service folders, flag cases and
personal memorabilia can be used to further personalize the memorial.
Pricing

Banister Funeral Homes pricing is reasonable and
competitive .  From a full service military service to
a simple cremation we take pride in keeping your
cost in line with the other funeral professionals in
the area.  However, for any Lumpkin County
resident , we will beat any other funeral home or
cremation society.  This guarantees you the best in
service and the best in price.