M.J. Edwards Funeral Home

M.J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, located at 5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee, is a distinguished funeral home with a legacy of compassionate service dating back to 1980. Founded by M.J. Edwards Sr., the funeral home was established with a mission to provide dignified, affordable funeral services to the Memphis community, particularly its African American neighborhoods. Edwards Sr. began with a single hearse, one limousine, and one sedan, handling 12 services in its first month. He offered a special $250 funeral package to ensure no family was turned away due to financial constraints. Over the decades, the operation has grown to include multiple locations across the Memphis area, including Orange Mound, Southaven, and Raleigh, with a fleet of more than a dozen hearses and numerous limousines and sedans. Today, M.J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel is part of the Dignity Memorial network, combining its deep local roots with the resources of a nationwide provider.

The funeral home is housed in a two-story red brick building and offers a large-capacity chapel that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Services include traditional religious funerals, contemporary celebrations of life, and personalized memorials that reflect the unique interests and passions of the deceased—whether that involves boating, music, gardening, or other hobbies. The staff specializes in creating meaningful tributes, including multimedia videos, obituary writing, and catered events such as breakfast buffets or dinner receptions. The facility is wheelchair accessible, offers free on-site parking, and provides white limousines for lease. The funeral home also offers a range of cremation services with transparent pricing, including options for scattering ashes, Neptune Memorial Reef underwater memorials, and Celestis memorial spaceflights. A rigorous custody-of-care program ensures the identification and safety of loved ones throughout the cremation process, using only Dignity Memorial-owned or trusted crematories. Licensed and certified crematory operators adhere to CANA standards.

Pre-planning is a key focus, allowing families to lock in today’s prices for future services and relieve emotional and financial burdens on loved ones. M.J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and offers a 100% service guarantee. With a stellar 4.8-star rating from over 300 reviews on Google, the funeral home has earned the trust of the Memphis community through decades of personal, attentive care. M.J. Edwards Sr.’s legacy of generosity continues through his foundation, which has supported local schools, churches, and the M.J. Edwards Health Center in Coldwater, Mississippi. The funeral home’s experienced team is dedicated to guiding families through every step of the funeral planning process, honoring traditions, and ensuring a respectful farewell.