With an astounding career that has lasted over the better part of thirty years, Willie Watkins’ life has been immersed in end of life rituals and home-going celebrations. Watkins has been a lifelong student of mortality, frequenting funerals as a young boy in rural Georgia, later becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and ultimately proprietor of Atlanta’s busiest mortuary. Watkins has likely spent as much time in the presence of the deceased as he has among the living. He is equally comfortable in either realm, celebrating both life and death with a trademark style, equanimity and sincerity, having hosted more than X amount of services over his tenure owning and operating his 5 funeral home businesses.
Willie A Watkins was the most amazing experience. Who knew a
funeral could be so grand.
SIGNATURE WHITE DOVES
A white dove release at your loved one’s life celebration service can bring peace and comfort during a time of bereavement as attendees will have the ability to watch the symbolic spirit of their loved one ascend to the heavens.
HORSE + CARRIAGE
Our guests have the option of having an authentic horse-drawn hearse procession. This experience provides guests with the experience of celebrating their loved one’s life over in a quieter, more nostalgic manner as you return to simpler times.
LIMO + TRANSPORT
During their time in need of comfort guests can rest assured knowing that their chauffeuring and traveling needs can be taken care of by some of our experienced driver services. It is our privilege to serve you and yours through this time of need.
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS + GIFTS
Memorial flowers are a beautiful tribute to the departed. Our floral arrangements can be delivered to the funeral service to pay respect to the deceased, while also expressing consolation to bereaved friends and family.
DOVES
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A white dove release at your loved one’s life celebration service can bring peace and comfort during a time of bereavement as attendees will have the ability to watch the symbolic spirit of their loved one ascend to the heavens.
CARRIAGE
More
Our guests have the option of having an authentic horse-drawn hearse procession. This experience provides guests with the experience of celebrating their loved one’s life over in a quieter, more nostalgic manner as you return to simpler times.
+ GIFTS
More
Memorial flowers are a beautiful tribute to the departed. Our floral arrangements can be delivered to the funeral service to pay respect to the deceased, while also expressing consolation to bereaved friends and family.
TRANSPORT
More
During their time in need of comfort guests can rest assured knowing that their chauffeuring and traveling needs can be taken care of by some of our experienced driver services. It is our privilege to serve you and yours through this time of need.
Since opening 28 years ago, the business has expanded to four locations, with a fifth in development, serving residents throughout Metro Atlanta. Our business is now Atlanta’s busiest mortuary, presiding over more than 1000 funeral services a year collectively, grossing more than $6 million annually with 47 employees. Each location is designed to make guests feel at home, and each is strategically integrated into the community it serves.