Gardenview Funeral Chapel
605 Olympic Dr, Athens, GA, 30601
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Georgia
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“To Whom ever recieve this humble message of bless- ful understanding, I would like to say we appreciate everyone for their awesome skills of a professional homecoming, for my families last viewing. Which was extremely difficult beyond measures. Y'ALL ARE SUCH A BLESSING , AND LOVED UNCONDITIONALLY FOREVER.SINCERELY . MS. BARBARA JEAN LUMPKIN”
— Barbara Lumpkin
“For 1. The obituary has several mistakes in it. 2. My family has been waiting over 2 months for a death certificate with no clear explanation of what is taking so long. We've called several times only to be told " due to circumstances". What circumstances? If you want professionals to handle your love ones passing in a timely manner, don't go here. It should not take more than two months to receive a death certificate under any circumstances! The one thing I can say about this establishment is that they did a good job on/ with my babies viewing.”
— Joyce Cooper
“Awesome,Gardenview was amazing,full of kindness, compassion & grace. Integrity & professional servicesd during this difficult time of loss. Gardenview addressed all my concerns, held my hand, dryed all my tears, when you cant do it alone call on Travis/Nash they will give you the strength to make it to finish line & be right there beside you all the way to the end. You guys are truly the best in Athens Ga. I am so happy. Again, Thank you Gardeview funeral chapel for a job well done. The Saylors family”
— Mary Moon
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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