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Marty Byars has been in the funeral industry for over 30 years, serving all aspects of the death care industry.  He has a B.S. in Psychology and Counseling from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and a Mortuary Law and Science degree from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville IN.  Marty was an instructor at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA, where he taught microbiology, psychology, sociology, and mortuary law. 

Byars, founder of both Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, and Byars Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Service, was a 2002 graduate of Leadership Forsyth, and served on the board of directors of that organization from 2002-2005.  He has also served on the boards of several other agencies, including The chamber of commerce, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, and the Forsyth County YMCA. 


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Phone: 678-455-5815
Fax: 678-455-5816
Address: 155 Professional Park Drive
  Cumming, GA 30040
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Do prices vary from funeral home to funeral home, or are they pre-set?
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Prices vary.  In fact, you can find funerals varying by as much as three to five thousand dollars.  Check with several funeral homes before making your final decision

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Is it important to pre-plan my funeral service? 

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Having your wishes written down on paper is very important.  This gives your loved ones a blueprint as to exactly what should be done.  Anything you can do in advance to make this time less stressful will be a help.

 

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 Do I have to pre-pay for my funeral service when I do pre-planning? 

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No you do not.  The most important thing is to have your wishes written down, and to be sure your loved ones know where to find the document.  Don’t be pressured into a pre-payment you’re not sure of. 


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Is cremation offered as an option, and does it cost less?
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Yes, and it can cost less than a burial service, but, as with any funeral, you should check prices before making your final decision. 


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If we have a specific religious service in mind, can it be accommodated? 

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Yes,  we can usually handle any type of religious service. This is another question you should ask when researching funeral homes.

 

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