Bruce R Hawkins Funeral Home

"Bruce R. Hawkins Funeral Home did a beautiful job in caring for my husband's funeral. The funeral director was on point with services in terms of organization, very professional and orderly. They did a beautiful job and I would highly recommend their services to everyone I know. I want to truly thank Bruce R. Hawkins Funeral Home and I would use them again. Mrs. Renetta Davis"

"I would highly recommend, I recently used them to handle services for my dad. Melanie was very supportive during the process which helped make the planning a little less stressful. They helped me plan a home going celebration that I know my dad would have been proud of. Forever grateful to Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home ❤️"

"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 Petrowski’s services really touched our family and friends lives. Her life was a living testimony of God’s 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 family’s 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"

"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 years—my 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 Melanie’s informative and patient responses to me and my father’s numerous questions. We left our meeting with a profound sense of confidence in her team’s 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 professional—they were personal and deeply respectful. The professionalism extended to every interaction—phone, email, or in-person—never 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 mother’s 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 team’s 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. Melanie’s 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-sister’s 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."

"My experience with the Bruce R. Hawkins funeral home was outstanding. Melanie handled my mother’s home-going. Although there is clearly a strong team in place, I felt that Melanie handled every detail personally. She was kind, caring, professional and knowledgeable. In addition her patience and attention to detail- was invaluable and so appreciated. My mother had been ill, however she looked absolutely beautiful and the service was perfect. Melanie’s ability to keep the funeral progressing on time, while being respectful and patient with my sister and I during our last moments with our mother, will never be forgotten. I highly recommend this funeral home."