John P. Franklin Funeral Home — Funeral Home in Chattanooga, TN
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John P. Franklin Funeral Home traces its roots to 1894, when G.W. Franklin established the G.W. Franklin Mortuary as the first African American funeral director and embalmer in Chattanooga. The business has remained family-owned for over 125 years, continuing through subsequent generations including John P. Franklin Sr. and his brother Ben Franklin.
The funeral home maintains licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and pre-need specialists on staff, along with licensed insurance agents and notary publics. Services include domestic and international shipping, in-house funeral program design and printing, funeral limousine service, and aftercare support.
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John P. Franklin Funeral Home serves families in the greater Chattanooga area.
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What is the phone number for John P. Franklin Funeral Home?
You can reach John P. Franklin Funeral Home by calling (423) 622-9995.
Where is John P. Franklin Funeral Home located?
John P. Franklin Funeral Home is located at 1101 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404.
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Can I send flowers to John P. Franklin Funeral Home?
Yes, you can send sympathy flowers to John P. Franklin Funeral Home through the Who Passed On flower delivery service available on this page.
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Click the "Get Directions" button above to open Google Maps navigation to 1101 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404.
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