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Banister Funeral Home
678 North Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546 · (706) 896-2218
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★★★★★4.622 Google reviews

About Banister Funeral Home

Banister Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Hiawassee, Georgia area. Direct cremation starts at $1,850, which provides a helpful baseline for families comparing costs locally. Reviewers on Google rate them 4.6 stars across 22 reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience, though the relatively small number of reviews means there is limited feedback to draw broader conclusions from.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,850
Direct cremation from
$1,850
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,600
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$400
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)
$200
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$500
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
$1,850
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Sarah Tackett
3 years ago

Banister Funeral home has helped us through the passing of my father-in-law, uncle, and dear friend. Each time, they have been courteous and helpful. I appreciate how respectful they are during one’s time of grief. During my uncle’s funeral preparations, they worked very late hours on a holiday wee…

★★★★★Jenny Anderson
3 years ago

Banister-Cooper treats everyone like family! They have always went beyond our expectations when helping us with our passed love ones. Sarah has always been one call away for me when I have needed help or had questions. We are blessed to have this funeral home in our area to help families in such dif…

★★★★★Renee Ledford
3 years ago

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home and their team are the best in our area. My husband passed away suddenly and I was asked at the hospital what funeral home I wanted him to go to. I had heard him speak highly of Tamela before so I knew who he would want taking care of him. They all went above and beyond …

★★★★★Kay Walker
3 years ago

My in-laws always used Banister-Cooper for all their final arrangements. Recently with the passing of my husband my daughter took on the task of helping me with tending to his final arrangements as I was unable to. Sarah helped her through the whole process & we are forever grateful to her & the ent…

★★★★★Pam Corn Groover
3 years ago

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home provided our family with the most professional and compassionate service we could have ever imagined when our loved one passed. Losing a family member is excruciating - but Sarah and the staff at Banister-Cooper made this life challenge easier to bear by ministering to …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(706) 896-2218
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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