Chattanooga, Tennessee · Established 1926
Caring for Chattanooga families as if they were our own.
Family-owned since 1926, Hardwick & Sons brings innovative approaches together with traditional values, offering every family personalized attention, patient guidance, and honestly priced choices.
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- • Family-owned since 1926
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1926Nearly a century of
caring for our city
When you need us most
Has someone passed away? You do not have to know what to do.
We do. One phone call is all it takes, at any hour. We will bring your loved one into our care and gently walk with you through every step that follows.
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Call us first, any hour
One phone call is all it takes. Reach us at (423) 267-1244 day or night, and we will walk you through exactly what happens next.
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We bring your loved one into our care
Our staff comes right away, handling the transfer with gentleness and dignity, so your family can be together.
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We plan together, when you are ready
There is no rush. We sit down with you to make arrangements at your pace, explaining every option in plain language.
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We handle every detail
From the ceremony to the paperwork and the obituary, we take care of it all so you can focus on one another.
A service as individual as they were
Find the path that fits your family.
Every family is different, and so is every goodbye. Choose a starting point below to see how we can help. There is no wrong choice, and we are always here to talk it through.
Traditional Service
A traditional funeral planned entirely around your family's wishes and faith, from visitation and ceremony to the graveside committal.
- Visitation and viewing
- Funeral ceremony in our chapel or your place of worship
- Casket, vault and merchandise selection
- Procession and graveside committal
Cremation
Respectful cremation, with or without a memorial service, and a thoughtful selection of urns and keepsakes so you can remember your loved one your way.
- Direct cremation or cremation with a service
- A range of urns and keepsakes
- Memorial service, held whenever you are ready
- Guidance on scattering and final resting options
Celebration of Life
A personalized celebration that honors a life well lived, shaped around the stories, music and moments that made them who they were.
- Personalized program design and printing
- Photo and video tributes
- A service held in our chapel or a place of meaning
- Options for veterans, including military honors
Since 1926Our story
Nearly a century of caring for our neighbors.
Founded in 1926 by C. H. Hardwick, Sr., Hardwick & Sons has proudly served the Chattanooga community by providing dignified service to all who call on us. Family-owned and operated to this day, we treat each family as if they were our very own.
We built our name on a simple idea: bring innovative approaches together with traditional values, and give every family personalized attention, patient guidance, and honestly priced selections.
Read the Hardwick story →Plan ahead
The greatest gift is a plan already made.
Pre-planning lets you record your wishes and lock in today's costs, so that one day your family can grieve without the weight of decisions. Our specialists guide you through every option, with no obligation and no pressure.
The trust of Chattanooga families
Held to the highest standard, and to our own.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2016, with an A+ rating for the way we treat the families we serve.
View our BBB profile →Generations of Chattanooga families have trusted us to care for the people they love.
It is our greatest pleasure to hear from families we have served after the service is over. We receive many letters, cards and emails thanking us for our care and attention during their time of need.
Hardwick & Sons Funeral HomeRead reviews on Google →
Grief support
Our care does not end after the service.
Every person is unique in the way they carry the loss of a loved one. While grieving looks different for each of us, none of us should walk it alone.
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time. Because healing does not follow a calendar, our care continues long after the service is over.
Where we serve
Serving Chattanooga and the communities around it.
From our home on Duncan Avenue, we care for families across the greater Chattanooga area.
Good to know
What families often ask us
What should I do when a death occurs?
Call us first at (423) 267-1244, any hour of the day or night. Our staff will guide you through the immediate steps, bring your loved one into our care, and help you begin planning when you are ready.
Are you available 24 hours a day?
Yes. A death can happen at any time, so we answer our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our office on Duncan Avenue is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, or by appointment.
Do you offer cremation as well as burial?
Yes. We offer full funeral and burial services, cremation with or without a memorial service, and a range of caskets, urns and vaults to fit every family and budget.
How much does a funeral cost?
Every family and every service is different, so costs vary with the choices you make. We are known for personalized attention and honestly priced selections, and we will give you clear pricing before you decide anything.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Absolutely. Pre-planning lets you record your wishes and ease the burden on your family. Our specialists will walk you through every option, with no obligation.
Do you serve veterans?
Yes. We are honored to arrange military honors for those who served our country.
Reach out
However we can help, we are here.
Send a message and we will respond with care. If you need us right now, please call, day or night.
Thank you for reaching out.
We have received your message and will be in touch soon. Need us now? Call (423) 267-1244.