Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services
3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 543-7373
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★5.0116 Google reviews
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About Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services is part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral home chain in the country — families who prefer locally or independently owned businesses may want to keep that in mind. They offer full-service funeral and cremation arrangements, and reviews suggest staff are attentive and responsive from the first point of contact through the return of cremated remains. Pricing information was not available for this listing, so it's worth requesting a General Price List directly from the funeral home and comparing it with other Athens-area providers before making a decision. Bernstein holds a 5.0-star rating across 116 Google reviews, with customers consistently highlighting compassionate, unhurried service and clear communication during an emotionally difficult time — no notable complaint patterns appeared in the reviews reviewed here.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Jan 22, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,200
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,295
Direct cremation from
$2,200
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$3,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,295
Other Preparation of the Body7 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$395
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$195
Cosmetology
$95
Refrigeration
$295
Hairdresser
$100
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$295
Additional day of refrigeration charge (per day)
$100
Use of Facilities and Staff11 items
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$595
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$895
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$895
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$895
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$995
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,295
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$195
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$795
Reception Room
$295
Transportation7 items
Transfer to or from airport
$395
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$995
Transfer to or from crematory
$295
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$595
Flower Vehicle
$150
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$495
Service vehicle
$195
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$3,095
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation of
$2,745
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$2,200–$17,895
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$2,200
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$3,395
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$2,650
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$2,595
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$2,395
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$2,200
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$4,295–$25,690
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$4,295
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$5,890
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$4,295
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,395
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,195–$6,195
Urns3 items
Urns
$35–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise55 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$195
Bookmarks (Per 12)
$10
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $495
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Combination Unit
$295
Crematory Fee
$400
Cross/Crucifix
$20
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$150
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Memorysafe Keepsake Box
$95
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Outer Burial Container Installation
$695
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Temporary Urn Container
$35
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$825
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Vanessa Gonzalez
2 months ago

After my father passed we had to contact a funeral home and I’m so glad we went with Bernstein. I never had to handle funeral arrangements and Bernstein handled every thing so well that it made this extremely difficult time just a little easier. From the first phone call they demonstrated compassion…

★★★★★Maria Wiley
2 months ago

We are so thankful with Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens, GA. They have a very compassionate team with the kindest hearts. From the time our beloved mother passed away, until we received her ashes they gave us the best services we could have asked for. Many thanks to all and may God bless you all.

★★★★★Leigh Williamson
3 months ago

The experience we had with Bernstein Funeral home was so nice. Everyone was kind , comforting and helpful. The cost was very reasonable. They kept us informed and were prompt in picking up our father after he passed. We just received a precious set of ornaments to honor our father from Bernsteins. …

★★★★★Milagros Colfer
4 months ago

From the moment I made the call, the staff at the funeral home were incredibly empathetic and truly understood what my family was going through. There was no rushing, no pressure, and no hurried paperwork. They provided the proper guidance we needed. Everything was handled with great empathy, awaren…

★★★★★Jenn Deese
7 months ago

Bernstein provided us with unmatched service alongside care and compassion. I would not hesitate to recommend them if you are in need of funeral services. Their staff treated us as if we were family and Clif helped us make hard decisions without pressuring us. They made sure everything was handled w…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(706) 543-7373
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews116 reviews →
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