Bernhardt Funeral Home

At Bernhardt Funeral Home, our mission is to provide the highest standard of compassionate care and dignified service to the families of Gilmer County and the surrounding North Georgia communities. For decades, our commitment to excellence and integrity has made us the trusted leader in funeral service throughout the region.

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Ellijay on River Street, Bernhardt Funeral Home is proudly owned and operated by Mr. Billy Bernhardt—a lifelong resident of Gilmer County, former coroner and sheriff, and the 2009 Gilmer County Citizen of the Year. Billy’s deep roots in the community and his unwavering dedication to helping others are the foundation of our funeral home’s legacy. As one community member wrote in a nomination letter, “I have known Billy for almost 50 years, and what has always stood out to me is his selfless desire to help others without recognition.”

Our staff is composed of highly trained and licensed professionals—Billy Bernhardt, Donald DeHart, Butch Anderson, Eaan Wilson, Cody Evans, and Austin O'Neal, along with licensed apprentice Caden Farist—all of whom are residents of North Georgia. When you walk through our doors, you are not just another client—you are family. We are honored to walk with you through every step of this deeply personal journey, from the initial call to the final farewell.

As an independently owned and operated funeral home, we are not part of a corporate chain. Every decision and every service is handled with care, compassion, and your family’s unique traditions and wishes in mind. We take pride in offering personalized services tailored to reflect the life of your loved one.

We provide a full range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation, worldwide shipping, green burials, and advanced pre-planning options. We also operate Yukon Cemetery, for which additional information is available upon request.

At Bernhardt Funeral Home, we believe that funeral service is not just a profession—it is a calling. We are here to guide, support, and serve you with the utmost respect and compassion.

For assistance at any time, please contact us at (706) 635-4325. For our 24-Hour Obituary Information Line, please call (706) 635-2222. You may also reach us by fax at (706) 635-4315 or email us at Bernhardtfh@hotmail.com. We invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Bernhardt Funeral Home for updates and service information.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. At Bernhardt Funeral Home, your family becomes our family—and we are honored to care for those you love most.