Savannah

Savannah, the seat of Chatham County, is an Atlantic seaport in Georgia, with more than 144,000 residents.

There are nine funeral homes in Savannah serving its residents, seven of which are located within a five mile reach of the center.

There are around three crematoria in the city, and Savannah is well provided with twelve cemeteries and memorial gardens, including: Colonial Park Cemetery on Abercorn Street, Laurel Grove Cemetery on Kollock Street, and Bonaventure Cemetery on Bonaventure Road.

Savannah has many places of worship, counting among others: Christ Church Episcopal on Bull Street, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on East Harris Street, Congregation Mickve Israel on East Gordon Street, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir on Canebrake Road, and the Islamic Center on Dutchtown Road.

Funeral homes in Savannah will be able to support and help you you with your loved one’s funeral arrangements and will be aware of Georgia’s state laws that apply following a death. For instance, a death certificate should be filed with the local registrar within 72 hours of the death. There are no laws requiring embalming in Georgia and a burial take place on private property, subject to county and city zoning ordinances. Cremation ashes may be scattered anywhere, provided this is done considerately.

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