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M. D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home
502 Congress Parkway North, Athens, TN 37303 · (423) 745-1473
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★★★★★4.612 Google reviews
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About M. D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home

M. D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Athens, Tennessee area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of arrangements, and their direct cremation starting price of $1,295 is a reasonable entry point, though pricing for other services is not publicly available to share here. They hold a 4.6-star rating on Google, though with only 12 reviews, that score reflects a relatively small sample and may not capture the full range of experiences families have had. For those who value local, independent ownership over a corporate provider, Dotson & Sons may be worth a direct conversation to better understand their full range of services and pricing.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,295
Direct cremation from
$1,295
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,480
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$685
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$250
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$275
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$275
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$175
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
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
$1,295
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★LaQuisha Armstrong
3 months ago
★★★★★Heather Ervin
6 months ago

From the time Ms. Alma answered my panicked phone call at 6:30 a.m. October 2, 2025, she was my Co-Pilot through navigating the complexities of my mother's passing in another state and ensuring her body would be preserved and transported back to Tennessee in a timely and respectable manner. The ent…

★★★★★Christopher Jones
3 years ago

5-Stars is NOT a high enough rating! Mr. Marcus and Mrs. Alma and the entire MD Dotson & Sons Funeral Home staff did an Absolutely Amazing job for our family, as we laid our Husband, Father, Uncle, and Friend to rest on December 18, 2022! We were treated as “Family” and this made the entire proces…

★★★★★Xavier Johnson
3 years ago

They take care their bodies with care. And treat everyone like family.. my family only use Dotson. And Mr.D was a great man and always be miss...

★★★★★H Henley
5 years ago

M D Dotson & Sons funeral home provided top-notch professionalism when we had to use their services. They provided a dignified and safe environment in order for us to give our loved one a Homegoing celebration.

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(423) 745-1473
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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