Banister-Cooper Funeral Home

Banister-Cooper Funeral Home We are a family owned and operated funeral home and cremation service located in beautiful Hiawassee, GA.

We are a family owned and operated facility located in beautiful Hiawassee, Georgia. We have provided full funeral, cremation and transport services to Towns County and surrounding areas since 1934. We live and work in this community and are active with local organizations and events. In addition to being available when someone passes, we strongly encourage planning and are happy to sit down with

you and pre-plan services to relieve family of those details as they grieve. We count it a privilege and an honor to serve families in their time of need. We are dedicated to you and your loved ones, because we believe in giving you our very best. About Our Funeral Director/ Embalmer:
Tamela Smith is a 2012 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. She has served as the funeral director at Banister's for 5 years before becoming the owner in 2017. Before coming to Banister's she worked in the North Georgia area for 4 years completing her apprenticeship, working under and alongside respected funeral directors and embalmers. She is fulfilling a lifelong dream of being a funeral director. Her main goal is to comfort the family in their time of need and make their loved ones day as special and peaceful as possible. She is the mother to 3 children, resident of Towns County and a member at North Mt Zion Church of God.

08/16/2026

View Virginia Howard Cunningham's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

We have a special treat at Enchanted Music on the Square in Hiawassee tonight - both Sweet and Sourwood Honey and Troy U...
08/15/2026

We have a special treat at Enchanted Music on the Square in Hiawassee tonight - both Sweet and Sourwood Honey and Troy Underwood are playing. There is still time to come out. We are here until 8p and the concert is free.

Only 3 more weeks left this season after tonight - 6:30-8p Sat on the Square, or in case of rain in the Civic Center by the Courthouse

08/15/2026

View Donna Ann Moss's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/08/2026

View Edwin P Jones's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/31/2026

View Thomas "Ralph" Kimsey Sr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/31/2026

View Buddy Eugene Allison's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/04/2026
Come see Tamela and Cassandra at the Senior Summit at Hiawassee Park tomorrow and bring all your questions about funeral...
06/24/2026

Come see Tamela and Cassandra at the Senior Summit at Hiawassee Park tomorrow and bring all your questions about funerals or cremations like:
What does a burial cost?
Can you transport me back to my hometown?
Why does Banisters care for the vast majority of Towns County residents that pass?
What does a cremations cost?
How can I lock in my price?
What are the benefits of pre-need insurance?
What is your favorite tea? (just threw that in to make sure you’re paying attention, but I’m sure the ladies would be happy to share)

🌟 Tomorrow is the Senior Support Summit! 🌟🎁 Giveaways at every vendor table & Raffles at almost every table!

Join us for a day filled with valuable resources, local experts, educational sessions, community support for seniors, caregivers, and families, and the Virtual Dementia Tour.

📅 June 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Ignite Living at Hiawassee Park
89 Hiawassee Park Drive, Hiawassee, GA

Explore vendor booths, connect with local resources, attend breakout sessions, and discover services designed to help you or your loved ones thrive.

Free to attend and open to the community!

Freedom is never free. Today we honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice.Join us at the VFW Post on Sunnyside at 11a...
05/25/2026

Freedom is never free. Today we honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Join us at the VFW Post on Sunnyside at 11a for today’s commemoration.

Enchanted Music on the Square is back! Every Saturday night from now until Sept 5 6:30-8p on the Hiawassee Square except...
05/23/2026

Enchanted Music on the Square is back! Every Saturday night from now until Sept 5 6:30-8p on the Hiawassee Square except July 18. Come get a hamburger or hot dog from the VFW Auxillary and enjoy a free concert (donations appreciated.)

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678 N Main Street
Hiawassee, GA
30546

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