Join Us: Spirit of ’45 Day
On August 16, 2015, Georgia Funeral Care will be participating in the Spirit of ’45 Day initiative to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of “the Greatest Generation’s Greatest Day” – August 14, 1945 – t..
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Eugene Adair Hatfield
Eugene Adair Hatfield, 72, died on January 12, 2017. He is survived by wife Carol; two children, Ann Patterson (Ryan) and Edward (Brittney Baack); and two granddaughters, Amelia and Dorothy Patterson; sisters, Joan Recor..
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Phyllis Deaton
Phyllis Deaton, 72, of Atlanta, Georgia, died January January 14, 2017. Services to be announced.Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The Deaton family is being cared for by Georg..
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Mitchell L. Athearn
Mitchell L. Athearn, age 96, of Kennesaw, Georgia, died January 21, 2017. Services to be announced.Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The Athearn family is being cared for by Ge..
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Charles Patrick Pearson
Charles Patrick Pearson died on February 16, 2017, peacefully at his home.Pat was born on March 17, 1937 (St Patrick’s Day). His parents were Skip and Sara Pearson. He graduated from Maryville College where he won the pr..
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David J. State
David J. State, age 61, of Atlanta, GA, died February 21, 2017. Services will be announced.Please express condolences for the family in the comments section below. The State family is being cared for by Georgia Fune..
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Cynthia Abell Hogate
Cynthia Abell Hogate, 55, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away May 5, 2017 in Rome, Georgia. Celebration of Life will be held at Red Top Mountain Group Pavilion #2 on May 11, 2017 at 2pm. Cremation services were held at ..
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Remembering 9/11 and Honoring Local First Responders
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Last year, in honor of the first responders on September 11, 2001, we wanted to give back to those who protect our community on a daily basis...
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Celebrities Who Chose Cremation
If you are still on the fence about whether you prefer cremation or burial, look at some of these celebrities and famous people whose wishes were to be cremated. In 2015, 56% of Georgians were cremated and that number is..
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Philip J. Floor, Sr.
Philip J. Floor, Sr., age 54, of Kennesaw, Georgia, died June 15, 2017.Philip John Floor, Sr. was my best friend, husband, father, brother and friend to all. I think back when I first met Phil in Wilmington, Delaware on ..
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Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Smith
Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Smith died June 12th, 2017, at the age of 70 and was a resident of Canton, Georgia since 1995. Larry was born August 24, 1946 to Dozier and Martha Smith in Macon, GA. He attended Lanier Senior High..
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There is a sacredness in tears…
If you are experiencing the loss of a loved on, allow yourself to be there with your grief. It’s okay to be angry. It’s okay to feel whatever it is you are feeling. it’s okay to cry.There is a sacredness in tears. They a..
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12 Facts About Grief
Grief is the process of learning to live with the person we lost. It’s not easy, it doesn’t follow any specific timeline, and everyone experiences grief in their own, unique way. The following 12 facts about the grieving..
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Book Recommendation: Why Did You Die?
When a child experienced the death of a loved one, they make experience a wide variety of emotions and challenges. Depression, moodiness, behavior problems, inability to concentrate – these are all possible reactions in ..
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GriefWatch.com
The Grief Watch site was created to provide you with bereavement resources, memorial products and links that can help you through your personal loss. It also serves as an excellent educational tool for all who ..
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Centering.org
The Centering Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources for anyone experiencing grief. The group got their start with nine coloring books for hospitalized children ..
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GriefNet.org
GriefNet.org offers more than 50 email-based grief support groups and two websites that provide resources for adults and children who are working through loss and grief issues.Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Se..
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The staff of Georgia Funeral Care held a fundraiser to raise money for the the bell tower project
On August 24, 2017, Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services founder, Kevin R. Marcy, & GFC Veteran Liaison, Darrell Waits, proudly presented the Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council a check for $2,700.00 ..
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Georgia Funeral Care Hosts Benefit for Patriot Guard Riders
Georgia Funeral Care Owner and 5th generation funeral director, Kevin R. Marcy is shown in photo presenting a check for $1000 to the Patriot Guard Riders. Recently, Kevin and his staff held a benefit Car and Motorc..
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The Veterans Funeral Care Network Helps Raise Over $10,000 for the Danny Dietz Foundation
Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services is one of only a few hand picked affiliates in Georgia of a national organization called Veterans Funeral Care. Recently, Georgia Funeral Care was part a a national fundraise..
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