Bruce R Hawkins Funeral Home

Hawkins was chosen by my Mom for her funeral services.Melanie was absolutely the best , she handled every detail. They did an excellent job!
Oct 8th, 2023

Sep 26th, 2023

We were very pleased with my Uncle's home going arrangements. The Hawkins Family and staff are very professional and handled all details. Thank you.
Sep 23rd, 2023

Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home was the absolute best decision my family made when we got the devastating, heart wrenching call that our dear beloved Mother passed away. The work, love, grace, kindness they poured into our Mother Alberta Petrowskis services really touched our family and friends lives. Her life was a living testimony of Gods sacrificial love . Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home staff made the process that was so shocking, devastating, and unbelievable, Bearable. They made planning her services much easier when grief was in my throat daily . They were so kind in my familys grief, and the communication of her services , attention to detail was so great from the first day I went there till I left her graveside. Thank you, Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home staff for everything. Christs love was so evident in everything they did. God bless you all! Blessings, Teresa
Apr 2nd, 2024

Compassionate Care and Professional Excellence at Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home In April 2023, I faced the heart-wrenching task of planning my mother's funeral. With a legacy of trust that dates back 30 yearsmy family turned to Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home, just as we did for my grandmother in 1994 and my great-aunt in 2002. My instinct was right; reaching out to Hawkins Funeral Home was the first and best decision during this most difficult and challenging time. From the initial call, Mr. Edward Gethers (Ed) was the epitome of calm professionalism. He meticulously guided me through the process, ensuring me that the transport of my mother from the hospital morgue to their facility would be handled with compassion and care. I was informed at each step in this process. His professionalism also set a comforting tone for the exceptional service that would follow. Meeting Mrs. Melanie M. Hawkins Tudos (Melanie) fortified my confidence in choosing Hawkins. As someone who values thoroughness as evidenced by my background as a college professor and certified project manager I was deeply impressed by Melanies informative and patient responses to me and my fathers numerous questions. We left our meeting with a profound sense of confidence in her teams ability to manage the funeral with dignity and attentiveness. Her approach not only solidified my trust in her management, leadership abilities and expertise, but also highlighted her unique vision and business acumen, which are strengthening and building upon the esteemed legacy of Hawkins Funeral Home. The respect and care that my father and I received from Melanie and her staff were beyond professionalthey were personal and deeply respectful. The professionalism extended to every interactionphone, email, or in-personnever once did the experience feel transactional. It was clear that we were in the hands of individuals who understood the gravity of the moment and responded with the utmost empathy and attention to detail. For example, Ms. Linda Brown was equally attentive, offering her expert advice on the selection of my mothers attire and footwear. Her discerning eye for detail and insights into the finer details of my mother's appearance, from the make-up and jewelry, ensuring to capture the essence of my mother's elegance and the dignity she embodied and for which she was admired. My father and I are deeply grateful for Linda's meticulous attention in choosing the perfect ensemble and for her thoughtful guidance in all the aspects that honored my mother. The personal touches didn't end there. Melanie's guidance in selecting a casket was both compassionate and informative, taking us through the catalog and showroom with patience and understanding. And the suggestion to have Charlene as the soloist was outstanding her spirit-filled singing brought comfort and a special touch to the funeral service. The recommendation for Debra as the florist proved equally impressive. The floral arrangements for the funeral were stunning, and her personal delivery of birthday flowers for my mother's grave was a gesture of kindness that went beyond expectations. The overall management of the funeral service and burial was handed with such proactive and detailed care. Melanie and her teams coordination with the church and cemetery allowed me and my father to focus on mourning and honoring my mother's memory, confident in the knowledge and understanding that everything was being handled with care and diligence. Melanies management and compassionate oversight were evident and appreciated by family and friends who took notice of the staff's exceptional conduct throughout the service. It's no surprise that Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home was the preferred choice for subsequent family services, leading to their selection for my god-sisters brother, Ronald Ingram Jr., in May 2023, and my uncle Zacharias Moore's funerals in July 2023. Without reservation, I highly recommend Melanie and her team at Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home.
Nov 20th, 2023