Medford-Peden Funeral Home & Crematory

Norman Medford Peden Funeral Home & Crematory, also known as Medford-Peden Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., has been a pillar of dignified, professional service in historic Marietta, Georgia, and the surrounding Atlanta area since 1969. Independently owned and operated by Perry Jr. and Cynthia Heard, this family-run establishment is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care for every family it serves. Located at 1408 Canton Road in Marietta, the funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honor the lives of loved ones while easing the burden on grieving families. The facility features an on-site crematory, allowing for seamless and respectful cremation services that can be tailored to individual wishes. Services include traditional funerals with viewings, memorial services, direct cremation, and direct burial. The funeral home also provides pre-need planning, estate planning, veterans’ benefits assistance (including headstones and burial flags), and grief support resources. Medford-Peden is affiliated with the DFS Memorials network, enabling it to offer low-cost direct cremation options for families in and around Atlanta. The current direct cremation price is $1,495 with no hidden fees. The funeral home’s commitment to transparency and affordability is underscored by its BBB accreditation and positive community feedback, reflected in a 3.9-star rating on Google Maps from 55 reviews. In spring 2024, the business experienced a temporary closure due to a fire on the premises. Despite this setback, the team continues to maintain obituary listings and can be reached for urgent matters by phone at 770-427-8447 or via email at medfordpeden@yahoo.com. The funeral home’s website offers a range of online tools, including a pre-planning guide, an obituary notification email list, and a facility to send flowers. The staff at Medford-Peden Funeral Home & Crematory understands the importance of honoring traditions while accommodating modern preferences. Whether arranging a traditional burial or a personalized cremation service, the team strives to provide quality work and reassuring guidance throughout every step of the funeral and grieving process. Their dedication to serving families with respect and integrity has made them a trusted resource for the Marietta community for over five decades. For those seeking a funeral home that combines longstanding heritage with contemporary services, Medford-Peden remains a steadfast choice, even as it works to recover and reopen its doors in the near future.