Platt's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is a funeral home in Evans, Georgia, providing compassionate funeral and cremation services to families in Richmond County, Columbia County, and surrounding areas. The business serves individuals of all religions, cultures, and backgrounds, offering personalized planning, grief support, and pre-arrangement services. With over 200 years of continuous operation, the family-owned business has built a reputation for dignity, respect, and long-term care. It maintains two locations, including the Evans site at 337 N Belair Rd, and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The business holds a 4.90 rating based on 35 reviews, reflecting strong customer satisfaction.
Platt's Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated since 1819 and is recognized as Georgia’s first funeral home, having received the state’s first embalming license. The business has served the Augusta area for more than 200 years, with generations of the Platt and Curtis families guiding its mission. The staff includes licensed professionals with more than 200 years of combined experience. The company offers full-service funerals, burials, and cremations through an onsite crematory, and provides support with insurance claims, notary services, and paperwork. It is a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and participates in ongoing training to maintain current practices. The business also offers grief support resources and a year-long program of weekly messages for those in mourning.
The Evans location is situated on North Belair Road, approximately a quarter mile from Adams Lake and a short distance from the Evans Dialysis Center and the neighborhoods of Evanston and Glennwood. The site lies just beyond the intersection with North Belair Road, near a cluster of medical and residential facilities.
Platt's Funeral Home is known for its deep roots in the community, its enduring commitment to families, and its legacy of excellence. The business stands among the most trusted in the region, recognized for its personalized service, experienced leadership, and long-standing presence in the CSRA. Its ability to guide families through grief with compassion and professionalism has solidified its standing as a cornerstone of funeral care in Evans and beyond.
In a community where tradition and care are deeply valued, Platt's Funeral Home continues to honor lives with the respect and dignity they deserve.