Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Funeral Services in Eastman, GA
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home has served Eastman, Dodge County, and Middle Georgia for over 65 years, establishing itself as a trusted provider of compassionate funeral services. Founded in 1950, our legacy began with Stokes and Southerland relocating to 304 4th Avenue in 1952, later moving to our current 206 5th Avenue location in 1998, which features a 300-seat chapel and modern facilities. Over decades, we have maintained a commitment to dignified service, guided by the Golden Rule, while adapting to community needs through generations of family ownership. Our expertise spans traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning solutions, supported by a dedicated team with deep local roots.We assist families with insurance claims, veterans benefits, and social security filings, ensuring comprehensive support during times of loss. As a locally owned business, we prioritize fair pricing and personalized care, reflecting our motto 'A Tradition of Trust Since 1950.' Our staff, including Owner Warren E. Southerland III and experienced funeral directors, continues to uphold the values established by our founders, serving as a cornerstone of support for grieving families in our region.
Services
Burial Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Services
Obituaries
Memorial Services
Direct Burial
Veterans Benefits Assistance
Social Security Filing
Insurance Claims Services
Cemetery Memorials
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of experience serving Eastman and Dodge County families.
- Our locally owned business maintains a 300-seat chapel and modern facilities.
- We provide comprehensive support including veterans benefits and insurance claims.
- Our team includes dedicated funeral directors with generational community knowledge.
- We prioritize fair pricing and personalized care for every family we serve.
Services
Burial Services
We provide full-service burials with customizable options including wood and metal caskets, chapel or graveside ceremonies, and visitation arrangements. Our staff ensures seamless execution of church funerals or funeral home services while offering guidance through every decision. With decades of experience handling thousands of traditional funerals, we prioritize honoring individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services balance practical needs with emotional support, offering direct cremation or full-service memorials. We provide urn selection, cremains burial assistance, and memorial planning to celebrate lives meaningfully. Our team guides families through creating healing tributes while maintaining the same professional standards as traditional services.
Pre-Need Services
We help individuals document funeral preferences through our pre-planning form, reducing future family burdens. This service includes documenting personal wishes, selecting services in advance, and optional pre-payment options. Our process ensures clear instructions for executors while providing peace of mind through documented final arrangements.
Veterans Benefits Assistance
We assist families in securing veterans' funeral benefits including flag presentations, military honors, and VA reimbursement claims. Our staff understands specific eligibility requirements and documentation processes to ensure qualified veterans receive entitled benefits. This service simplifies navigating government programs during difficult times.
Obituary Services
We publish detailed obituaries with service details and family information while maintaining an online condolences book. Our obituary service includes coordinating visitation times, funeral schedules, and cemetery arrangements. We ensure accurate dissemination of information across multiple platforms for community awareness.
People
Warren E. Southerland III
Owner
Third-generation funeral director continuing the family legacy established in 1950. Brings decades of experience in compassionate service delivery and business leadership.
Joy Southerland
Secretary
Supports daily operations with administrative expertise and institutional knowledge spanning multiple decades of local funeral service history.
L. Graham Snyder
Funeral Director
Licensed professional managing funeral arrangements with personalized care, combining technical expertise with empathetic client support for over 20 years.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and direct burials with customizable arrangements.
Do you assist with veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we help families secure military honors, VA reimbursements, and flag presentations for eligible veterans.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-need planning with customizable options and documentation to ease future family decisions.
How do you handle out-of-town arrangements?
We coordinate transfers and local services for families needing assistance with distant loved ones' arrangements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Eastman, Dodge County, and surrounding Middle Georgia communities.
Do you provide cemetery memorial options?
Yes, we offer cemetery monuments and memorials through our partnership with Silas Worth Monument Company.
Reviews (5)
Marli Ray Thigpen
Nov 20, 2021
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While we were there to see my uncle for the last time we were not offered a room. We had to stand at the front desk and we were told to be quiet while the receptionist was on the phone because she couldn’t hear. If we were in a private room then it wouldn’t have been a issue for anyone. They had my uncle pushed in a hallway by the back door for us… to see him for the very last time. No skirt around the stretcher he was laid on nor any sheets or bedding to make it look nice were under or around him; just his body covered by a blanket on a stretcher. The funeral director talked
Sue Noles
Mar 30, 2020
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These people are the best. They treat you like family. They serve the people with the most respect and kindness.
Anissa Holder
Mar 10, 2020
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Wonderful & Caring group of friends that treat you like family and I consider them as family! Thank you for everything y’all have done for us in out time of need!! Anissa & Ashley Holder
Syble Pruett
Sep 10, 2019
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They take care of all the business end which saves a lot of time and aggravation for the family. Very friendly and try to please and accommodate in every situation . Even to the service marker for my husbands grave. Patricia is wonderful at her job. Many years I’ve known Graham , Wes and Wayne always so friendly and nice
Kimberly White
Jun 19, 2019
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Everything! They are the most sweetest people in the world. They know how to comfort the ones who have lost their loved ones. They truly are caring,friendly,honest and amazing people! I love them all!
