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Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home
1253 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 543-3623
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★★★★★5.018 Google reviews
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About Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Athens, GA area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements, and their direct cremation starting price of $995 sits at the more affordable end of the market, making them accessible for families working within a tighter budget. They carry a perfect 5.0-star rating on Google, though the 18 reviews on record represent a relatively small sample size, so families may want to supplement that picture with personal referrals or additional research before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,195
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,745
Direct cremation from
$1,195
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,595
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$600
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
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Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
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Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
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Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$150
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$250
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$995
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Debra Little
2 months ago

Awesome services done with integrity, dignity, and compassion.

★★★★★Yvonne Brown
4 years ago

The Jackson and Jackson extended family are the most caring loving family in the business. Continue the great work you are doing. Blessing to you all.

★★★★★Marco Hull
5 years ago

The Jacksons are definitely a one of a kind family committed to service. From Mr. William "Billy", Ms. Henrietta, Angela, Shanna, all the way to down to Haley and Jackson B. They are a genuine set of folks! Keep serving well as you always do.

★★★★★Eric Bradley
6 years ago

To Jackson- McWhorther & Staff, thank you so much for your excellent service & being so supportive for me & my family of our loss of our mother Doris. Shanna you did a wonderful job on the preparation of my mother going home she looked so beautiful & everything was done perfectly. We as a family ar…

★★★★★Keitha Shorter
9 years ago

Absolutely extraordinary people, and wonderful service. We could not have picked a better funeral home to assist us with my father's funeral. If I could give more than 5 stars I would have. Thank you Jackson-Mcwhorter Funeral Home!

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(706) 543-3623
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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