We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.
Our History
Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory was founded
in 1995 in the community of Crabapple (located midway between Alpharetta and
Roswell in North Fulton County). Our firm was founded by Rex T. Grizzle and
Randy N. Norred, both longstanding members of the Alpharetta-Roswell
Communities. Now owned and operated by Rex T. Grizzle and his daughter Lucinda
Degenhard, both are licensed Funeral Directors in the State of Georgia and
represent combined experience of over 55 years serving families in North Metro Atlanta.
Rex has spent his entire funeral service career serving
families in the North Metro Atlanta area. Formerly associated with both the
Roswell and Louie E. Jones Funeral Homes, he is a graduate of Kennesaw State
College (B.B.A.) and John A. Gupton College (Mortuary Science). He served with
the Memorial Division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Rex and his wife
Olivia live in Alpharetta and they have two daughters. Rex is a member of the
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church and Alpharetta Masonic Lodge #235
F&A.M. and the Alpharetta Rotary Club. He represents the firm in the
Selected Independent Funeral Homes organization. Rex has passed on his
commitment to family and community to his daughter, Lucinda, who is also a
licensed funeral director / embalmer and is active in the community as she
continues to raise her children here today.
Families serving families, it’s not our motto, it’s our way of life.
Lucinda is following in her father’s footsteps in funeral
service feeling the importance to serve the Alpharetta and Roswell communities
and has been doing so since 2005. She is a graduate of Reinhardt University and
John A. Gupton College. Lucinda and her
husband John live in Alpharetta and have two children, all of whom are members
of the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church.
Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory is founded upon a tradition of service. We pride ourselves in the support and commitment we have extended to families throughout the metro-Atlanta area and welcome your questions and concerns at any time. We invite you to participate in a relationship we believe to be sacred and confidential and hope to assist you in any way possible. Our Chapel and Funeral Home provide a beautiful atmosphere that honors all families and their wishes and offers handicapped access, ample parking, spacious staterooms, and a newly renovated area for making arrangements and selections. In addition, in October of 2004 we opened our own crematory. This state of the art facility has a family viewing area and is the only crematory located on a funeral home premise in Fulton County. Our courteous and professional staff is available to serve 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
Our Valued Staff
Rex Grizzle, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Lucinda Grizzle Degenhard, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Mary Ellen Troup, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Ashley Galloway, Funeral Service Apprentice
Misty Hamilton, Funeral Service Apprentice
David Beeler, Preplanning Consultant
With over 20 years experience helping thousands of families and individuals preplan their burial and cremation arrangements, David is one of the premier Preplanning Consultants in the entire Atlanta region. He brings a wealth of knowledge to each consultation, and as a seminary graduate, he also approaches each meeting with the compassion and heart of a minister. He will carefully guide and advise you in delivering the 'gift' of preplanning to your family and friends.