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Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.
Father carrying young child on shoulders during sunset at Decatur area funeral ceremony.

Decatur Funerals

Full-service funeral, burial, and cremation arrangements throughout the greater Decatur area. We handle all aspects so you can focus on honoring a life well-lived.

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Every person brings their own story to our community. We design memorial services that honor family traditions while celebrating the individual spirit that made them special.

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Day or night, weekday or weekend, our experienced funeral directors in Decatur are here to help. Because we understand that loss happens on its own timeline, not ours.

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News May 26, 2025

Memorial Day

There is no greater sacrifice than those who gave their lives to protect us. We honor all veterans who died protecting our country -- and those they left behind.

News May 11, 2021

When a Loved One Dies Far from Home

When a loved one dies, it can be complicated to plan the funeral. There are many decisions to be made, from big choices such as the final resting place to small details such as the music and...

News May 11, 2021

Final Arrangements: When Family Members Disagree

When a loved one dies, emotions often run high. It's a stressful time, and family members may disagree on arrangements. It's hard to know what to do in that situation.   What can you do...

News May 11, 2021

Organ Donation: Does It Affect the Funeral?

Of all the good deeds one could do, organ donation is among the most charitable acts.  A single person can save or improve up to 50 lives by donating his or her organs at the time of death. It...

News May 11, 2021

Necessary Steps: What to do Immediately Following a Loss

When a loved one dies, it's easy to feel lost or confused about what happens next. Especially if the death was unexpected or if there's no plan in writing, it can be difficult to navigate this...

News May 11, 2021

The Importance of Having a Plan

Preplanning for end-of-life arrangements is not something everyone does. Many people, in an effort to avoid thinking about their own death, neglect to write up even the most basic plan. The...

News May 11, 2021

Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One's Memory

When you lose a loved one, it's important to hold onto happy memories of that person. This honors the person's life and your special connection. It can also help you move forward along your path...

News May 11, 2021

The Importance of Showing and Sharing Your Love While You're Still Alive

Sometimes it's all too easy to let life pass by without saying the really important things. An outpouring of love and well wishes at a funeral is too late for the person to hear, which is why it's...
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My mother recently had to put her dog, kilo 17 years old, down this last month which was incredibly hard for her, but Donnie with Graceland went above and beyond to make the cremation process that much less painful for her and you could tell he genuinely cared about her and kilo. We very grateful for him and Graceland cemetery.

Author: Amanda Folder rated with 5 stars
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