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49 Years
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Emergency
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Compassionate Funeral Services in Clarkesville, GA
Hillside Memorial Chapel has served Habersham County and the Northeast Georgia area for over 47 years. As a family-owned and operated funeral home, we prioritize compassionate support during times of loss, recognizing the emotional strain on families and friends. Our licensed funeral directors and professional staff are available 24 hours a day to assist with funeral or cremation arrangements, from casket selection to floral tributes. We are committed to providing dignified, personalized services tailored to each family's needs. Our state-of-the-art facility, nestled across from St. Mark Catholic Church on Highway 197 South, features a chapel seating 325 guests, ensuring a welcoming space for services of all faiths.With Hillside Gardens, our perpetual-care cemetery offering 10 developed acres and 15 reserved for future use, we provide lasting memorialization options. Our team's decades of combined experience, including military service and community leadership, underscores our dedication to excellence. We offer pre-planning resources to ease future burdens and provide aftercare support, including grief counseling and memorial DVDs. Our commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and community trust has solidified our reputation as a respected funeral service provider in Northeast Georgia.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
After Care DVDs
Memorial Markers
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Social Security Benefits Assistance
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Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer over 47 years of dedicated service to Habersham County families.
- Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate assistance during times of need.
- Personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual preferences.
- Family-owned operation with deep community roots and military experience.
- Comprehensive aftercare support including grief counseling and memorial DVDs.
Services
Funeral Services
Hillside Memorial Chapel provides dignified funeral services tailored to individual preferences. Our chapel accommodates 325 guests, offering a welcoming space for diverse faiths. Services include visitation arrangements, clergy coordination, and personalized floral tributes. Our experienced directors guide families through every step, ensuring meaningful ceremonies that honor loved ones.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Options include direct cremation, traditional services with cremation, and customized ceremonies. Families may select urns, plan memorial events, or arrange for scattering. Our staff provides guidance on legal requirements and helps create personalized tributes reflecting the deceased's life.
After Care DVDs
Our in-house production team creates commemorative DVDs featuring up to 50 photos and music selections. These 8-minute tributes serve as lasting keepsakes, available for viewing during visitations. The DVDs preserve cherished memories through visual storytelling, offering families a modern way to honor their loved ones.
Memorial Markers
We provide traditional granite and marble memorial markers in various designs. Options include polished finishes, custom engravings, and personalized shapes. Our directors assist in selecting or designing markers that reflect individual preferences, ensuring lasting tributes in our perpetual-care cemetery.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include headstone procurement, burial flag presentation, and military honors coordination. We assist with VA benefit applications and ensure proper recognition through formal ceremonies. Our staff understands the unique needs of veteran families and provides dedicated support for memorialization.
People
Samuel Linton Tolbert
Founder
A lifelong Habersham County resident and U.S. Army veteran, Sam founded Hillside in 1977. He served as Clarkesville Mayor for 21 years and built the business with his wife Martha. Active in community leadership, he passed away in 2020.
Martha Tolbert
Co-Founder
As co-founder, Martha supported Hillside's operations while raising their family. She maintained close involvement in daily activities and community outreach, ensuring the business upheld its compassionate values through generations.
S. Brent Tolbert
President/Funeral Director
Brent, a U.S. Army veteran and licensed funeral director, has worked in the family business since childhood. He manages operations, serves as cemetery president, and owns Hillside Monument Company. Active in local church and outdoor activities.
Michelle Tolbert Barron
Staff Member
Daughter of the founders, Michelle contributes to Hillside's operations. She maintains family connections while supporting the business's mission of compassionate service to grieving families in the community.
Samuel B. Tolbert II
Funeral Assistant
Brent and Stephanie's son, Samuel, assists with funeral services while completing high school. He represents the fourth generation involved in the family business, gaining hands-on experience in funeral care operations.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning options. Services can be customized with visitations, chapel ceremonies, and personalized memorial elements.
Do you provide 24/7 assistance?
Yes, our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate needs and answer questions during times of loss.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Absolutely. We help create customized ceremonies reflecting the deceased's life, including special music, photo displays, and unique service elements.
What veterans' benefits do you handle?
We coordinate military honors, VA headstones, and burial flag presentations. Our staff assists with paperwork for veterans' benefits and memorialization options.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we provide pre-planning consultations to document wishes and ease future burdens for families, ensuring arrangements align with personal preferences.
