Hanley-Shelton Funeral Directors
473 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA, 30060
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Georgia
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Upon scrolling the reviews before completing my own, I see numerous other people describing the lack of professionalism within this business. It has saddened me to learn of Hanley E. Shelton's passing for he was a gentle, sweet, honorable person. I understand now why this place is going downhill. I am honored to have had Mr. Hanley E. Shelton take care of my mother's funeral a few years ago. Shame on ya'll.”
— T. Monet Cotton
“The best funeral home in the State of Georgia. I unfortunately loss my father, and had the pleasure of meeting the Hanley-Shelton family and the Directors of their facility. The patience, professionalism, and sympathy that was bestowed to my family during our time of grief was phenomenal. They were there every step of the way guiding through processes, and made one of the worse days of my life so memorable..... I cant thank you guys enough, knowing my father was laid to rest properly”
— Eazy Money
“Hanley-Shelton Funeral Home was amazing and very professional when we lost our Mother on June 26, 2022. They picked her up from Emory Dekalb Hospital to prepare her for a flight to Houston, TX. Funeral Home in Lake Charles, LA. stayed in touch with Hanley-Shelton Funeral until everything was finalized. We will be forever grateful to Mr. Edward Shelton and Emerald Shelton-Taylor for what they did for our family. To God be the glory. 🙏🏾🌺”
— Veronica Shelton-Taylor
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If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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