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At George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, Tennessee, we believe everyone deserves an exceptionally special memorial tribute. To that end, our professional funeral directors create uniquely tailored memorial services that highlight the best elements of a personality.

Inspired by life's passion

Chapel at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral HomeYour stories inspire the perfect memorial service. Tell us about a defining passion, uncommon dedication to a vocation or a lifelong hobby, and we will incorporate meaningful elements that best reflect a personality. Envision an off-road themed service for the one who spent every spare weekend out on the trails, with her off-road club’s 4x4s front-and-center outside our chapel and keepsake knobby tire keychains for guests. Host a one-night-only gallery opening for your family’s most talented artist, with their best works on display in our flexible reception space and take-home prints for guests. Your imagination, coupled with our experience and creative resources, can make almost any final wish come true.

Guidance and support at every step

Count on us to guide you through every aspect of funeral planning with integrity and respect. Leave the cooking to us, with your favorite dishes prepared and served by our professional caterers, so you can spend more time with those who matter most. Welcome your guests to our interfaith chapel, which serves celebrants of all walks of faith. From music to decor, we will walk with you as you select the elements to create the perfect service.

Create the perfect fitting tribute

Whether you select a traditional religious service or an upbeat celebration of life, we provide a wide range of customization to make the memorial service uniquely yours. Military funerals, including a service with military honors, commemorates service to our country in a time-honored tradition. Those who choose cremation may choose to host a viewing in advance, with optional burial, interment or scattering of cremated remains at the cemetery of your choosing.

Call on us day or night

Our tradition of serving families from Youngs Crossing to Pinson dates to 1930. As a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery providers, we provide exclusive benefits, compassionate care and personalized service you can trust.

Please contact us if you need assistance with funeral arrangements in Jackson or would simply like to arrange a tour of our spacious staterooms and inspiring chapel. Your satisfaction at every stage is our enduring commitment.

Celebration of Life Planning

Our planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute with attention to detail like no other.

Every family who entrusts us with their loved one’s service can expect an event that includes:
  • meaningful music celebration of life
  • cherished memories celebration of life
  • a personalized message celebration of life

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We love hearing from the families we serve. Their feedback helps us continue unique and meaningful celebrations that honor loved ones with unparalleled attention to detail.

My dad's funeral was the very first held at Smith South in Feb 2000, soon after, we preplanned my mom's. When the time came for her funeral, everything was handled very efficiently and with dignity and care.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

November 2024

Outstanding service and support and exceptional staff and service. Highly recommend to anyone

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

September 2024

I have taken a little longer to respond because i have communicated with five family members about their experience and how well satisfied they were with the funeral home, I received five outstanding and suburbs, all were very satisfied. One is going to arrange a funeral in a few weeks. thanks Jim Weaver]

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

September 2024

I would recommend Smith's to others. They make something that is very hard and sad as easy as they can for you.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

August 2024

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