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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Acworth, GA
Georgia Funeral Care was founded in 2012 by Kevin and Gina Marcy, continuing a five-generation legacy in funeral services that began in 1868. Our family-owned business prioritizes compassionate, personalized care during life's most challenging moments, offering traditional funerals, cremations, green burials, and veteran-specific services. Kevin Marcy, a fifth-generation funeral director, brings decades of industry expertise, while Gina Marcy ensures operational excellence. Our team serves Acworth, Kennesaw, Cartersville, and surrounding areas with 24/7 availability, emphasizing dignity and respect in every service. We operate an on-site crematory and maintain affiliations with the Green Burial Council to provide eco-conscious options.Our staff includes licensed professionals trained in veterans' benefits and grief support, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse cultural and religious needs. The Cowan Historic Mill offers a unique venue for post-service gatherings, blending tradition with modern amenities. We prioritize transparency in pricing and documentation, guiding families through administrative processes with clarity. Our commitment to community extends to annual grief support programs and partnerships with local organizations. With deep roots in both Ohio and Georgia, we honor the Marcy family's heritage while adapting to contemporary needs. Every service reflects our belief that each life deserves a meaningful, personalized farewell.
Services
Traditional Burials
Cremation Services
Veterans Burials
Green Burials
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
On-Site Crematory
Memorial Ceremonies
Pet Memorial Services
Cemetery Plots
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with five generations of funeral service experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Specialized veterans' burial and cremation packages
- On-site crematory with transparent processes
- Eco-friendly green burial options certified by the Green Burial Council
Associations and certifications
- Green Burial Council
Services
Traditional Burials
Our traditional burial packages include professional funeral direction, embalming, visitation/viewing, chapel or church services, and graveside supervision. Families receive comprehensive support with document preparation and transportation within 40 miles. Options range from direct burials to full-service ceremonies, accommodating religious and cultural preferences while maintaining cost transparency.
Cremation Services
Cremation options include direct cremation, memorial services, and traditional funerals followed by cremation. Services feature biodegradable containers, on-site crematory use, and temporary urns. Packages allow private goodbyes or full celebrations of life, with certified staff handling all logistical and documentation requirements for families.
Veterans Burials
Specialized veteran packages honor service members with flag presentations, military uniform memorials, and DD214 assistance. We coordinate VA benefits and cemetery placements while providing personalized ceremonies that reflect each individual's military legacy and family traditions.
Green Burials
Certified green burial packages use biodegradable materials and natural cemeteries to minimize environmental impact. Services exclude embalming chemicals and concrete vaults, offering sustainable memorialization through native plantings or GPS-marked sites while maintaining ceremonial dignity and ecological responsibility.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning service allows individuals to document final wishes for any service type. We guarantee future execution of specified arrangements while providing families with peace of mind through documented instructions and optional pre-funding options.
People
Kevin Marcy
Funeral Director & Owner
Fifth-generation funeral director with 25+ years experience. Founded Georgia Funeral Care in 2012 after graduating from Gupton-Jones College. Maintains family legacy dating to 1868 while innovating modern service approaches.
Parnick Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
35+ years in funeral service. Former president of Cartersville Chamber of Commerce. Recognized nationally for customer service excellence. Licensed since 1979 with deep community involvement and congressional honors.
Brett North
Family Service Manager
15+ years funeral service experience. Specializes in veterans benefits coordination. Former Acworth planning commissioner. Military family heritage spanning three generations with West Point lineage.
Jessica Weininger
Funeral Director Apprentice
Licensed apprentice with Miami Dade College training. Focuses on compassionate family support during grief. Combines mortuary education with personal parenting experience to connect with bereaved families.
Al Smallwood
Funeral Associate
7 years at Georgia Funeral Care. Trained at Gupton-Jones College. Former Hollywood mortuary apprentice. Combines embalming expertise with community-focused service philosophy and animal welfare advocacy.
Questions
What services do funeral directors perform?
We handle body transfer, embalming, arrangement consultations, document filing, obituary creation, service coordination, and death benefit claims assistance.
Can I plan cremation services in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement services for cremation including documented wishes and optional pre-funding options.
What information should I bring to arrangement conferences?
Bring advance directives, military discharge papers, cemetery documents, death certificates, and personal details about the deceased.
What makes green burials environmentally friendly?
Green burials use biodegradable materials, avoid embalming chemicals, and eliminate concrete vaults to minimize ecological impact.
Do you offer veterans-specific services?
Yes, we provide DD214 assistance, flag presentations, military uniform memorials, and VA benefit coordination for veteran families.
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