Herschel Thornton Mortuary
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Herschel Thornton Mortuary
3346 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 · (404) 691-4685
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★★★★★4.728 Google reviews

About Herschel Thornton Mortuary

Herschel Thornton Mortuary is an independently and family-owned funeral home that has served the Atlanta metropolitan area since 1945, with current staff members Chuck and Brandon Thornton suggesting at least two generations of family leadership. The mortuary offers a full range of services including traditional funerals, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and grief support, along with an in-house selection of caskets, urns, and clothing described as fitting a range of budgets; families with questions about specific capabilities such as veteran services or livestreaming should contact the funeral home directly. No pricing information was available through public sources at the time of this writing, so it's not possible to compare costs directly — families should request a General Price List before beginning arrangements, as providers are legally required to provide one. The mortuary holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google across 28 reviews, with reviewers consistently citing personalized, family-like care and staff responsiveness, and noting repeat use across multiple family occasions; no negative patterns appeared in the available data, though the review volume is modest and the mortuary does not hold BBB accreditation.

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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,095
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,000
Direct cremation from
$1,095
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,500
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$600
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$75
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$200
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$175
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$225
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$250
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,500
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,250
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,095
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$1,250

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Lee Designs
a year ago

To the Staff at Herschel Thornton Mortuary, Funeral Home On behalf of the Branford family, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for the exceptional service you provided for our beloved Anthony O’Neil Branford Junior "Booka". During one of the most difficult times of our lives, your comp…

★★★★★H. S.
a year ago

Mr. Chuck Thornton, Mr. Brandon, and the entire Thornton Mortuary staff went over and beyond to make the after care and celebration of life service of my Grandmother, Mrs. Helen S. Wilson, beautiful and relieved the family of so much stress and agony during our time of bereavement. They treated us a…

★★★★★Marcus Borders, Ed.D.
a year ago

My family has partnered with Thornton Mortuary for many family members in the past. Most recently they supported me with funeral service preparations for my father. I can't speak highly enough about the warmth, knowledge, support, and professionalism provided by the Thornton Team. Specifically, Bran…

★★★★★Shannon McCoy
a year ago

My family and I partnered with Thornton Mortuary for the funeral services of my grandpa in 2016 and my young niece in January 2025. There is no other place we considered for services. There were a few values important to us: superior customer service, rapid responsiveness, love, compassion, patience…

★★★★★P.M. McKenzie
a year ago

Superb service! What a great experience during such a difficult time. From start to finish, we were pleased. Brandon Thornton made this process seamless. From showing us the most cost effective way to have a beautiful funeral service all the way to helping pall bearer for my Father was simply heartf…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
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Phone(404) 691-4685
Metro areaAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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