The Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Associates

05/16/2023

We are saddened to learn of the passing of one of our own. Charles Robbins served Knoxville for years as a funeral service professional. His legacy will live on through those whose lives he touched.
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View Charles "Charlie" Robbins's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook.

04/11/2023

👋 Hello my funeral service friends! This is just a friendly reminder that on Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:30pm, at Sullivan’s Fine Food on Northshore Drive, we will be having our 2nd meeting of the year.

Our friends at Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center will be speaking about the rising trend of green burials and their green burial cemetery!

This program will also be worth 3️⃣ credit hours of continuing education to all Tennessee licensed Funeral Directors and Embalmers!

Make plans to attend and we hope to see you there.

02/09/2023

We, as the Board of The Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Associates would like to formally congratulate our fellow board member, vice-president, but most importantly, friend, Dylan Karnes.
Dylan is officially a licensed Tennessee Funeral Director and Embalmer.
He has served the people of Fountain City at Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory for the past six years.

02/09/2023

The Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Associates would like to recognize our friend and fellow board member, Joe Grimm.
Joe has a funeral service history that spans from the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky to the wide open valley of Eastern Tennessee.
Funeral service has been his life’s calling and he has proudly served in it in some form or fashion most of his life.
Joe owns and operates Mountain Mortuary Partners Inc. which serves funeral homes across the region in funeral and mortuary type services.

02/09/2023

The Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Associates would like to recognize our good friend, Mike Harding.
Mike has been in funeral service for over 30 years. During that time, he has held many positions with the latest being the owner and operator of Feezell Funeral Supplies Inc. of Maryville TN offering both burial vaults and embalming services.
Mike’s funeral service career spans from Manchester to Savannah as a funeral director/embalmer and then as a vault salesman for Clark Grave Vault Company.
Mike has served as past president of the and is currently serving on our board of directors.

02/06/2023

The would like to introduce everyone to Tonya Dunmore. Tonya serves as one of our board members and is one of our newly elected officers.
She has been in funeral service for over 10 years and currently manages the Click Funeral Home locations of Middlebrook and Farragut.

02/06/2023

The Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Associates would like to recognize our acting president for the 2023 year, Ashley Howe.
Ashley has been in funeral service for several years now. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service degree in 2017. Since then she has become the manger of Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Knoxville, TN.

When you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, you need someone by your side who is compassionate and knowledgeable about the funeral planning process. Ashley Howe is here to help!

As a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator, Ashley has served families in need in East Tennessee since 2017. With 5 years of on-the-job experience as well as a degree from the Mortuary Sciences Program at Piedmont Technical College, she is well-equipped to guide you through each and every step with ease.

Ashley lives in Powell with her husband, Justin, and their children, Declan, Ebin, and Nellie, and her beloved animals. When she's not helping her families, Ashley is an outdoor enthusiast who can often be found hiking, camping, or otherwise exploring Tennessee’s natural beauty.

www.gentrygriffey.com/our-team

02/01/2023

Memorializing a loved one has happened in some form or fashion in every culture on earth since the beginning of time. The simplicity or complexity of each depends on the choices made by those left behind. It’s a kind gesture that involves the deceased loved one but is actually a grieving ritual or tool used by those whom are affected by grief.

Memories Last Longer Than Flowers & So Should Your Memorial for Your Loved One. Age UK Provides Several Meaningful Memorials to Help Remember Someone Special.

01/31/2023

01/29/2023

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01/29/2023

It is a little late for Christmas pictures, but these are some of the wonderful people we work with in the . Our colleagues in the surrounding Knoxville area are an asset, not only to us as an organization, but the community in which we live.

01/29/2023

Grief is hard work, which is why it's important to take care of your body while you grieve. If you are having trouble sleeping, check out these tips.

01/29/2023

After a loss, it can be comforting to keep memorial keepsakes close to remind us of them. In this article, learn how to use clothing to make keepsakes.

01/27/2023

Showing gratitude is an important daily practice and essential to nurturing a healthy marriage. Today, we’re sharing 10 ideas for showing your appreciation.

01/26/2023

Today marks a special day as one of our founding members, Jerry J. Griffey turns 89. Jerry is not on Facebook, but he does enjoy a good phone conversation. Give him a call and wish him a happy birthday.

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01/26/2023

01/26/2023

The would like to welcome some new folks into our ranks. Ashley Howe as President, Dylan Karnes as Vice President, Nicole Lauth-Cleary as 1st Counselor, Tonya Dunmore as 2nd Conselor, Joe Grimm as officer and Dale Hinkle as officer.