May and Smith Funeral Directors is the successor to the E.K. May Funeral Home, Lang's Chapel and Mayo-Lord Funeral Home. The E.K. May Funeral Home formerly of Tennille, was founded in the 1930's by Mark Smith and his son Marcus G. Smith and named the Mark and Marcus Funeral Home. Originally the home was located downtown Tennille.
In 1959 Smith moved the home to larger quarters in the D. R. Thomas House at 320 N. Main Street in Tennille where it remained until 2005. In 1970 the home was purchased by E.K. and Debby May, current partners of May and Smith Funeral Directors. Lang's Chapel was founded in 1946 by Sam G. Lang III in the Garbutt home located on North Harris Street in Sandersville.
In 1959 Smith moved the home to larger quarters in the D. R. Thomas House at 320 N. Main Street in Tennille where it remained until 2005. In 1970 the home was purchased by E.K. and Debby May, current partners of May and Smith Funeral Directors. Lang's Chapel was founded in 1946 by Sam G. Lang III in the Garbutt home located on North Harris Street in Sandersville.
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We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with two options as you consider making immediate arrangements. Please call us at (478) 552-2501 to make arrangements in person with a caring professional. With online Arrangements, you can take your time to select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget.
Staff members of May & Smith Funeral Directors are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors. Jeffery is a life long resident of Sandersville with exception of years spent in college.
Modern facility constructed in 2005. Private conference room for arrangement of services. Private viewing areas designed for large or small viewings. A special room designed for children to play games, color or watch available videos suitable for them. Large Chapel designed for having a warm, fitting service for loved ones.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
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Liza Chance
Dec 13, 2020
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My son passed in 2016. Mr mays met me at my childs grandparents home. I told him repeatedly until i spoke to my sons father i wasnt sure if or what we were doing. I asked to see my son ge told me to go talk to his father and then he should have him ready. I traveled an hour away. We talked and decided cremation. I then went to the funeral home to be told he would have to be embalmed before i could see him. To come back the next day and he would be ready. I lived 2 hours away. I found out later on that the paternal grandparents were allowed to see my child before me. The next day myself my father
Brian Welch DMin
Jan 13, 2020
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Mr EK and the entire staff went above and beyond what was required or expected in dealing with us during the loss of our son. The compassion and concern from the first moment until months later when setting up the Ledger and plot was first class in every way. I cannot give a high enough review here to show how Karen and I feel about these fine folks.
Kaki Pope
Jan 16, 2019
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Jeffrey with Mae and Smith Funeral Home recently handled the cremation of my mother. I found him and the entire funeral home staff very accessible, caring, and knowledgeable. I was making her arrangements out of town and he gave me his personal cell phone to contact him if I needed any assistance. I highly recommend their service.
Donna Hart
Dec 27, 2016
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