Plan ahead.

Pre‑Need Arrangements
Cost Lock‑In
From Anywhere

"Pre-planning is the greatest gift you can give your family. It is a quiet act of love — made before the hardest moment, so that they do not have to make decisions in grief."

— The Atchley Family

A note for visitors

You don't have to live here to rest here.

Millions of people visit the Smoky Mountains every year. Many fall in love with the mountains so deeply that they return year after year — and many have told us they would like to be laid to rest here, among the ridges and hollows they loved in life.

You don't need to be a Sevier County resident to pre-plan with Atchley. Our pre-need coordinator handles consultations by phone, email, or video. We can hold your arrangements on file across any of our three chapels — and when the time comes, your family will know exactly where to call.

If you've been visiting the Smokies for years and have always felt at home in these mountains, give us a call. It is a simpler conversation than most people expect.

How it works

Four steps, at your pace.

Step · 01

A quiet conversation.

Call us or write to us. There is no obligation and no pressure. You speak with one of our directors — by phone, in person, or by video — and we listen to what you want.

Step · 02

Record your wishes.

We record every detail: the chapel, the service type, the music, the readings, the cemetery. Your instructions are filed across all three chapels so that any of our directors can serve your family, wherever they call from.

Step · 03

Lock in today's costs.

Through a licensed pre-need insurance plan, we lock in the costs of your chosen services at today's rates. What you plan for today is what your family pays — regardless of when the time comes.

Step · 04

Tell your family.

The final and most important step: tell your family that the arrangements are made and where to find them. We will provide written confirmation and a copy for your records.

Common questions

Things people often ask.

What does pre-planning cost?

There is no cost to have the initial conversation or to record your wishes. Funding the plan through pre-need insurance is optional — but it is the step that locks in pricing and provides financial protection for your family.

Can I change my plans later?

Yes. Pre-need plans are transferable and can be updated. If your circumstances change — you move, your wishes change, your family grows — we can revise the plan at any time.

Do I need to visit in person?

Not at all. Many families complete their pre-planning entirely by phone or video. If you live out of state but want to plan for arrangements in the Smokies, we handle everything remotely. Just call us.

What about my family if I have a plan?

When the time comes, your family calls us and we already know exactly what to do. The decisions are made, the costs are covered, and their only role is to grieve — not to arrange.

Who handles pre-need at Seymour?

Marguerite joined the Atchley family in 2022 as Pre-need Coordinator at our Seymour location. She is available by phone or by appointment at 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865.

Start the conversation today — it costs nothing.

One call, one conversation. We'll take it from there, at whatever pace suits you.

Call (865) 453‑2835 Write to us