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Plan ahead

The most loving gift is a plan in place.

Pre-planning lets you record your wishes, ease the burden on your family and find real peace of mind. Our licensed specialists make it simple, with no cost and no obligation.

If a death has just occurred

You do not have to do this alone.

If you have lost someone, here is exactly what happens when you call. We will guide you through every step.

  1. 1

    Call us first

    Call (423) 622-9995 any hour, day or night. We will listen, answer your first questions, and arrange to bring your loved one into our care.

  2. 2

    We bring them into our care

    Our staff handles the transfer with dignity, whether from a home, hospital or care facility, so you can be with family.

  3. 3

    We plan together

    When you are ready, we sit down with you to plan the service, the details and the arrangements, at your pace and within your budget.

  4. 4

    We carry it out

    From the service to the graveside and the days that follow, we handle every detail so your family can simply be present.

Why plan ahead

Peace of mind, for you and for them.

Ease the burden on your family

Recording your wishes spares those you love from making hard decisions in a moment of grief.

Lock in today's costs

Pre-funding your arrangements protects your family from future price increases.

Make it truly yours

Choose the service, the music, the readings and the details that reflect your life and faith.

No cost, no obligation

Sitting down with our pre-need specialists is always free, and there is never any pressure.

After the service

Care that does not end at goodbye.

Grief does not follow a schedule, and neither does our support. We walk with your family through the year ahead with two programs you can join free of charge.

365 Days of HealingA daily message of comfort, delivered to your inbox for a full year after your loss.
52 Weeks of SupportA weekly guide for those helping a grieving friend or family member find their footing.

Start the conversation

Request a free pre-planning visit.

Tell us a little about yourself and a Franklin pre-need specialist will reach out to set up a time, in our office or your home, whatever is easiest for you. There is no cost and no obligation.

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