Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home
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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home
8312 Dallas Hwy, Douglasville, GA 30134 · (770) 489-6751
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★★★★★4.537 Google reviews

About Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home is an independently owned, family-connected operation founded in 1982 in Atlanta's Historic West End, with no corporate affiliations — a firm that has spent four decades serving Atlanta's Black community and has been trusted with services for prominent civil rights figures including Congressman John Lewis and Reverend Joseph Lowery. The funeral home operates five Georgia locations and offers a full range of services including traditional burial, cremation, veterans assistance, pre-need planning, and a year-long grief support program for families after services conclude. Pricing is not published online, and the firm's own description of cremation as "competitively priced" is unverified by third-party data, so families should request an itemized General Price List before making any decisions. Across its three documented locations, Google ratings range from 4.1 to 4.5 out of 5 based on more than 265 combined reviews, with customers most often praising the warmth and personal attention of named staff members and the quality of preparation; a smaller but consistent thread of reviews raises concerns about communication gaps, disorganization, and variability in service quality depending on location and spend level, which families may want to address directly — and in writing — when making arrangements.

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★★★★★Tara W.
a month ago

Willie Watkins Funeral Home @ Douglasville provided exceptional care and support during our time of need last year. Everyone we encountered was professional, kind, and genuinely compassionate—it was clear they truly care about their work and the families they serve. We are deeply grateful for the t…

★★★★★Brittany Briggs
10 months ago

My family recently used the Douglasville location, and while the overall service and setup were beautiful, our experience was negatively impacted by the behavior of two staff members—Ms. Keisha (blonde and brown braids)and Ms. Cheryl (ponytail)—who drove two of the three family cars. Unfortunately, …

★★★★★T COBB
a year ago

I cannot thank Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home in Douglasville enough for the incredible care and professionalism they showed during one of the most difficult times of my life. Losing my mom was heartbreaking, but their team made the process of handling her remains and planning her Homegoing a smooth…

★★★★★vechell Thomas
a year ago

Outstanding service! Service for Sherelena Marie Daniel.. Greg and his staff are great people.. They are all very knowledgeable and caring. Greg and his staff really cares about their customers! They treat you like a family member. Thanks, Ms. Penny.. Very appreciative of their support to the commun…

★★★★★E L
a year ago

Sherelena Marie Daniel will be missed by all of her loved one and those who showed her love during her service at the Willie A Watkins Funeral Home. I look forward to seeing my dear Lena Bell again (2 Corinthians 15:20-22). The service was beautiful and so was the kindness they showed the family. T…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
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Phone(770) 489-6751
Metro areaAtlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Servicescremation, burial
HoursMonday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Closed
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