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Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, Est. 1971

Our History

Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory has been a part of Habersham County since 1971.

Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory has been a part of Habersham County since 1971. Formerly known as Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home, the funeral home was located on South Main Street in Baldwin.

After Swenson Perkins death, Larry & Evie Whitfield built a new facility and moved to their present location on Industrial Boulevard in Baldwin.

In June of 1999, Larry and Evie Whitfield, along with David C. Wall purchased the former Habersham Memorial Chapel renamed it the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel in order to better serve the entire county.

Larry and Evie Whitfield and their staff have developed a proud funeral service tradition built on dignity, respect, and compassion in their 55 years of service to this county and surrounding areas. Service is their first priority and they have a commitment to give the most caring, professional service possible. Quality service and cost are both important to the families of this area. Funeral service options and the costs associated with them are carefully explained and every funeral service chosen at Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory has dignity and personalized service no matter the cost. They firmly believe that each and every funeral should be a unique tribute to the life that was lived. That is why they now offer the most complete line of memorial merchandise in this area.

Larry has been a Georgia Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1967. Evie was her husband's business partner from 1985 to 2005 when she retired to spend more time with their grandchildren. Evie still assists at the funeral home on a part-time basis.

Larry and Evie’s son, John, has been employed by the funeral home since 1994. He has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Georgia since 1996. John currently serves full-time as the funeral home’s Advanced Planning Funeral Director, helping individuals plan their future arrangements with thoughtful guidance tailored to their needs. In September 2002, Yonah Memorial Gardens, Habersham County's oldest Perpetual Care Cemetery, adjacent to the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, in Demorest was purchased to help provide full service to the area.

In January of 2019, Everett J. Huffman was appointed General Manager to oversee all operations for both the North and South Chapels, The Crematory, and Yonah Memorial Gardens; Everett who has been employed with the funeral home since the beginning of 2014 is a Georgia Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.

Since 1971, Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory's vision has been to serve each family with the utmost care, detail and compassion while being dedicated to every family’s unique needs. They take great pride in serving this community, just as they have for nearly half a century.

“Since 1971, Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory’s vision has been to serve each family with the utmost care, detail and compassion.”

Take a photo tour of our history

Clippings and photographs from our own scrapbook, in order.

1971
The Original Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home that was located in the Murray House on South Main Street where we operated from 1971-1985.
The Original Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home that was located in the Murray House on South Main Street where we operated from 1971-1985.
Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home Hearse parked out front of the original location. (circa 1971)
Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home Hearse parked out front of the original location. (circa 1971)
1974
Photographs from a newspaper clipping about the Ambulance Service that Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home operated from 1971 to October 31, 1974.
Photographs from a newspaper clipping about the Ambulance Service that Whitfield-Perkins Funeral Home operated from 1971 to October 31, 1974.
1986
Ground Breaking on the Whitfield Funeral Home, Perkins Memory Chapel on Industrial Boulevard now named Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Ground Breaking on the Whitfield Funeral Home, Perkins Memory Chapel on Industrial Boulevard now named Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Photograph published in the “Southern Funeral Director” magazine announcing the opening of the Whitfield Funeral Home, Perkins Memory Chapel now Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel
Photograph published in the “Southern Funeral Director” magazine announcing the opening of the Whitfield Funeral Home, Perkins Memory Chapel now Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel
The newly opened Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard. Later to be named Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel
The newly opened Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard. Later to be named Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel
Ribbon Cutting for the new Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard in Baldwin.
Ribbon Cutting for the new Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard in Baldwin.
The original lobby of the Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard
The original lobby of the Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard
1992
Newspaper Clipping Announcing the expansion of the Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard
Newspaper Clipping Announcing the expansion of the Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard
Newspaper Clipping Announcing the expansion of the Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard
Newspaper Clipping Announcing the expansion of the Whitfield Funeral Home on Industrial Boulevard
1996
John W. Whitfield receiving his Funeral Director and Embalming Licenses. J. Larry Whitfield (John’s Father) had the opportunity to sign John’s licenses having been on the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service at the time.
John W. Whitfield receiving his Funeral Director and Embalming Licenses. J. Larry Whitfield (John’s Father) had the opportunity to sign John’s licenses having been on the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service at the time.
1999
Newspaper clipping announcing the acquisition of Habersham Memorial Chapel in Demorest and renaming it Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The newspaper clipping also showcases the two locations and the owners and operators.
Newspaper clipping announcing the acquisition of Habersham Memorial Chapel in Demorest and renaming it Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The newspaper clipping also showcases the two locations and the owners and operators.
Habersham Memorial Chapel after officially being renamed Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Habersham Memorial Chapel after officially being renamed Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Newspaper clipping featuring J. Larry Whitfield out front of the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
Newspaper clipping featuring J. Larry Whitfield out front of the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
2002
The sign at the entrance of Yonah Memorial Gardens that joined Whitfield in 2002. Located on the same property as Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
The sign at the entrance of Yonah Memorial Gardens that joined Whitfield in 2002. Located on the same property as Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
Our founders, J. Larry Whitfield and Evie Whitfield, whom are still active in the business today.
Our founders, J. Larry Whitfield and Evie Whitfield, whom are still active in the business today.
Our co-founder, the late Swenson Perkins (1930-1985)
Our co-founder, the late Swenson Perkins (1930-1985)
2020
Our Licensed Funeral Directors cira 2020, L-R: Everett J. Huffman, Roy E. Kelley, John W. Whitfield, J. Larry Whitfield
Our Licensed Funeral Directors cira 2020, L-R: Everett J. Huffman, Roy E. Kelley, John W. Whitfield, J. Larry Whitfield