Platt's Funeral Home

Platt's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 721 Crawford Avenue in Augusta, Georgia, stands as a distinguished pillar in the community, proudly recognized as Georgia's first funeral home since 1819. With over two centuries of continuous family ownership and operation, Platt's has earned a reputation for unwavering compassion, dignity, and respect in guiding families through life's most difficult moments. The business is proudly identified as women-owned and is committed to serving all individuals, with a welcoming environment that is LGBTQ+ friendly and recognized as a transgender safe space. Platt's offers two convenient locations to serve the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area): the historic Augusta location and a second facility at 337 North Belair Road in Evans, Georgia. Both locations provide on-site services, free parking, and full wheelchair accessibility, including accessible entrances, parking lots, restrooms, and seating. The funeral home specializes in a comprehensive range of services, including burial services, cremation services, and personalized funeral planning. Their team is experienced in honoring diverse religious, cultural, and budgetary needs, ensuring that every life is celebrated uniquely. Platt's also offers a prepayment plan to help families plan ahead with financial peace of mind. Beyond immediate funeral arrangements, the business provides robust grief support resources, including a year-long program of weekly grief messages designed to offer strength and comfort during the grieving process. They also facilitate online planning through their partnership with Afterword, and offer convenient options for sending flowers and making payments. The staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be reached by phone at 706-733-3636 for the Augusta location or 706-860-6166 for Evans. Platt's Funeral Home maintains a strong online presence with current obituaries and service information, and is affiliated with reputable organizations such as Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the National Funeral Directors Association, the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. With a perfect 5.0 rating from community reviews, Platt's continues to be a trusted partner for families in Richmond County, Columbia County, and surrounding areas, providing compassionate care and expert guidance in honoring loved ones.