The service and compassion of Lori was above and beyond expectations. From the very first phone…read morecall to ask questions and then make arrangements everything was handled smoothly and professionally. I have advised friends wanting to make arrangements that this the place to call. Thanks to everyone at Compassionate Cremations.

Last week Compassionate Cremations hosted our loved one's Celebration of Life. From the beginning…read moreconsultation to the end of the service, we were extremely impressed to their attention to detail, down-to-Earth style without the upsell and accommodations. Kindness and humor help so much when a family undergoes such an emotional event. Ron, Don and Lori (along with a greeter) made sure everything ran smoothly. Their personalities cut through the normal tension of such affairs. I highly recommend Compassionate Cremations & Memorials for your needs. Their name says it all!

This is an amazing company. Very professional and friendly team. I ordered my Dads headstone for…read moreus to pick up and take to Arkansas. I was told it could take up to 3 months to complete and I was fine with the timeframe. I was also told I would receive an email to confirm that everything was correct before they started the job. I did notice I didn't catch the incorrect spelling on the original order and messaged them with the corrections. 2 weeks later I received a call it was ready. When we picked it up it looked amazing. Everything was perfect and the timeline was quicker than expected. The price was worth the final product. I would recommend this company for any project you need done. Kaleb was wonderful to work with.

Service was delivered as requested. Quick and professional responses via text. Easy location and…read moreeasy access. Clearly marked!

We are so incredibly grateful for Rebecca and everything she did to make my mother's celebration of…read morelife so special. I was planning this from out of state while juggling work and family, and she truly took care of everything. She was patient, kind, and understanding when it took me time to respond, and she made the entire process feel manageable during an already emotional time. She captured my mother perfectly and created a beautiful, thoughtful event that felt exactly right for who she was. We received so many compliments from friends and family, and knowing everything was in such capable hands was an enormous weight off my shoulders on such a tough day. I can't recommend her highly enough. If you're looking for someone who is organized, compassionate, and genuinely invested in honoring your loved one, she is truly exceptional.

I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Rebecca while researching for my Father's Celebration…read moreof Life.  She was knowledgeable, professional, so kind and very patient as we worked together to plan a destination memorial event at Arlington National Cemetery.  While Rebecca coordinated, my sister and I were able to really focus on the celebration and those who were with us. Our family will always treasure the memories that Rebecca helped to create!  I highly recommend and will definitely use Celebrating the Memories again to coordinate future events for our family and friends!

Sanchez was awesome with the passing of my sister. I value a place that is there for the people…read moreand did I mention very reasonable. My questions were answered in a timely manner and everyone was so accommodating and caring. I could tell that Sanchez had family-oriented values from the first interaction. Things were offered that I had no clue was available, such as the tribute book, this book is going to be awesome and thank you so much for bringing my attention to that option. If you want a professional and worry-free experience, I highly recommend that you check out Sanchez Rehoboth Mortuary and Cremation.

From the owner: Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer over 37 years, Irving Sanchez III, returns home to serve…read morefamilies in Pinellas County.

Our family suffered a recent, unexpected loss of our father which catapulted us into the realm of…read morehaving to choose a cremation service. We received a list from the hospice nurse and, honestly, started with Florida Direct Cremation because of their location in St Pete. I have to say, it feels like it was divine intervention. From the very beginning Theo was compassionate and caring. He took the time to walk me through the process and helped answer all of my questions. I knew right away they were the right choice for our family's needs. Florida Direct Cremation is a small, family-owned business and you can tell by the attention and care they provide. Theo notified us when our father was in their care, he assisted with providing our father with honors given to a military veteran, and he stayed in contact with any updates in the process. I felt confident in entrusting them with our father. In terms of value, honestly, we did not do a lot of looking around since Florida Direct offered what we needed and nothing more. We did not need a big funeral home. We needed a service provided by someone who we could trust. I appreciate how Florida Direct Cremation does some of the leg work in notifying social security as well as mailing the death certificates to me (out of state). That and the wonderful customer service made Florida Direct Cremation a great value and great fit for us. Thank you, Theo. In this absolute dumpster fire of a situation (Google Florida "Free Kill" Law and schedule your surgeries out of state, you're welcome), Theo was a bright spot. He was compassionate, knowledgeable, kind, and patient. Theo, you made a terrible situation less terrible. Thank you.

Theo was outstanding from the very beginning. Professional, thoughtful, not pushing any decision or…read moreproducts. The cost was competitive especially compared to funeral home pricing. If your loved one passes in Florida and you want to perform cremation, this company is exceptional!

Great, truly caring staff. Helped with the service from start to finish and took a lot of weight…read moreoff my shoulders.

Our family was so well taken care of by Kirk and his team. They showed us kindness and compassion…read morethat was unmistakably genuine. Kirk remembered our names, our preferences, and even the vehicles we were driving. They paid attention to all the things we needed, and were present but never intrusive. From beginning to end, they handled our difficult time with tremendous professionalism and care. We were never rushed to keep a schedule, and were welcomed to stay as long as we needed after the funeral. I have (unfortunately) worked with several funeral homes, and Mohn was by far the best. I would not hesitate to call them again, or recommend them to everyone.

I visited the Heartwood Preserve after reading an article about the facility in the Tampa Bay…read moreTimes. The grounds are open to the public during normal business hours. I walked the cemetery and the preserve. I didn't inquire info or pricing of services.. A description of what I viewed while on the property is below along with several photos. The Heartwood Preserve is a medium size property and is essentially the same environment as Starkey Park. In fact, the most southwest corner of Starkey Park borders the Heartwood Preserve. The border fence can seen on the preserve trial which is probably a quarter mile long. I walked through the cemetery portion of the property viewing two graves. Small grave markers can be seen along the trail indicating gravesites. One grave not pictured was circled by pinecones with pineneedles a top. Each gravesite was directly beside the cemetery pathway (not paved) identical to many field like trials at Starkey where many fan shaped palm fronds are. The welcome center was staffed when I visited and a separate employee was tending to the grounds and politely waved and smiled. I learned a lot by walking the property on my own and will consider burial on these grounds.

From the owner: Heartwood Preserve Conservation Cemetery is the first in the Tampa Bay region to design a…read moreconservation cemetery within a nature preserve. We conserve and permanently protect the endangered natural habitats found here by providing environmentally-friendly burial options. Heartwood Preserve is a special place that offers a serene environment to visitors. What makes Heartwood truly unique is we allow pre-planning for future cemetery needs.