Death sucks. But it's a part of life. After experiencing hurricane Helene, 21 days they kept my loved one. At times I became worried because of unpreventable circumstances due to the hurricane such as long and ongoing power outages that lasted for at least 7 days. Everyone knows the cooler plays a vital part along with embalming in slowing the deterioration of remains. I WAS TOLD BY STAFF WHICH I WILL NOT NAME with a witness to prove (THEY HAD NOT HAD A GENERATOR during that power outage and that's when my anxiety kicked in because again without any means of electricity- those coolers aren't functioning. Many contradict what the staff member had to say, saying they had a way to get electricity to the cooler, but not other areas.) All in all- this was my grandmother we talking about and she was still both beautiful and recognizable. WATKINS&GARRETT IS EXPENSIVE. They prices are astronomical. Gouged. With that being said, customers want to get what they pay for. Some funerals will cost 8k whereas others will cost 17k. And perhaps more. Especially when you start to add all the miscellaneous fees for additional services that are offered. It costs to die. Either way- GET SOME GENERATORS. Too popular and highfalutin to not have it all figured out. My rating is simple. From 1 being the worst to 3 being the best. Professionalism- 2 (shout out to Tyrone, he understands mourning is vital) Cleanliness-3 Pricing- 2 Organization- 1 (Berry a sweet man but be losing jewelry AND HOW DO YOU MISSPELL NAMES IN THE PROGRAMS. ESPECIALLY IF IT'S THE SAME NAME BEING REPEATED. JUST COPY AND PASTE. There's keyboard shortcuts I tell you ctrl+c/p. Reviewed the program countless times and still couldn't get it right. You charge too much to be disorganized. Being both popular and prestigious comes with expectations.) Recommend or not recommend Note: "Recommend" -Alma Sullivan grand baby.

Doug Garrett, one of the directors, helped me and my family at a time when we were in total shock from the death of my Mother. While my Mother lived with me in Greenville her cremation services were all arranged in Michigan. Doug and his staff were easily accessible by the funeral home in Michigan and so kind and considerate. I asked Doug if he could quickly arrange a small showing for some family members who were out of town when my Mom passed away. Doug did not hesitate and made it happen. He personally assisted me and my family members. Doug and the staff of Watkins, Garrett and Woods are so kind and attentive. I can't recommend this place enough.

awful place. we had a video to be shown during my stepmother’s funeral that was allowed in the original contract they gave us which we paid $2,000 for then on the day of her funeral they asked for $200 more to actually play the video. caused my dad so much more stress after losing his wife. don’t recommend at all… unless you want to pay ridiculous fees on the day you’re burying your loved one.