Haisten Funeral Home

Haisten Funeral Home, located at 321 South Harkness Street in Jackson, Georgia, has been a cornerstone of the middle Georgia community since its founding in 1916 by the Haisten family. With over a century of service, this locally owned and operated funeral home is dedicated to providing families with compassionate, dignified, and personalized funeral and cremation services. Currently owned by Lynda Ballard, a retired first-grade teacher with 40 years of service to Butts County children, and her son Doug, a local attorney, the funeral home carries forward a legacy of care that began when Richard (Rick) Ballard joined the business in 1967. Rick purchased the funeral home from the Haisten family in 1981 and operated it until his passing in April 2021. Today, Haisten Funeral Home continues to honor that tradition by offering the same personal service at prices within every family's means.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services to meet diverse needs, including traditional burial services, cremation options, pre-arrangements, grief support, and veteran-specific services such as information on headstones and burial flags. They emphasize the importance of celebrating a life lived rather than mourning a loss, taking time to design personalized tributes that reflect each family's wishes. Special programs include the Public Servant Memorial Service, which provides funeral director and staff services at no charge for active-duty armed services members, law enforcement, fire department, and correctional officers killed in the line of duty. Additionally, the Little Angels Program offers the same no-charge services for families who suffer the loss of an infant 24 months or younger, reflecting the funeral home's deep commitment to supporting the community during its most difficult times.

The staff at Haisten Funeral Home brings decades of experience and a genuine dedication to service. Jeff Dodd, a licensed funeral director with over 35 years in the field, previously served as a hospital and nursing home administrator before becoming a funeral director. Jack Reeves, an administrative associate, is a Butts County native and U.S. Army veteran who began his career with the funeral home in 1978 and also served as deputy coroner for thirteen years. Richard Brooks, a lifelong Jackson resident and active member of Stark Methodist Church, joined the staff in 2015 and has a long history of community service, including recognition with the Shining Light Award by the Butts County Chamber of Commerce. Their collective experience ensures that families receive compassionate guidance every step of the way.

Haisten Funeral Home is committed to accessibility, offering a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, on-site parking, and financial assistance when needed. They also provide resources such as obituary notifications, grief support, and guidance on social security benefits. The funeral home's website offers a wealth of information, including pre-arrangement forms, frequently asked questions, and a convenient way to send flowers. Whether families are planning ahead or need immediate assistance, Haisten Funeral Home strives to make the process as smooth and comforting as possible, earning a perfect 5.0 rating on Google Maps from recent reviews. The funeral home's enduring motto, "serving families with dignity, honor and respect since 1916," underscores its unwavering commitment to the community it has proudly served for over a century.