They should make a stroll through this cemetery a requirement to live in Tampa. The men and women…read morethat built Tampa and made it what it is today are buried in this city block of history. Residents include the original Native Americans of Tampa, Cuban Pirates, Slaves, confederate soldiers and of course the pioneer families that built this city including the first mayor, the first lawyer, the Ybor family, the Kennedy family and many other well known names. A famous grave included in this cemetery is a very inspiring story. At the time of burial it was a very controversial story. A grave site that has made national attention! Here lies William Ashley and Nancy Ashley. A city leader and slave owner buried with the servant he fell in love with and shared a home with. In the end he insisted they were buried together where they could finally be together free from judgement. In 1873 this was unheard of. The inscription is "Here lies Wm. Ashley and Nancy Ashley, Master, and Servant,Faithful to each other in that relation in life, in death they are not separated. Stranger consider and be wiser, In the Grave all human distinction,of race or caste, mingle together In one common dust.To commemorate their fidelity to each other this stone was erected by their Executor. John Jackson, 1873." Visit this cemetery get to know the people who built this great city!

This is a cool historic cemetery near downtown, the AME church and the bus station.. First mayor,…read moreMcKays.. Other historic figs. Take a step back in time..

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Aikens Funeral Home for their exceptional service and care…read moreduring one of the most difficult times in my life. In November 2025, they handled the cremation arrangements for my mother, Dr. Arlessa Kubon, and I cannot speak highly enough of the compassion and professionalism they demonstrated throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, the staff treated my sister and me with patience, kindness, and genuine empathy. They took the time to answer every question we had, no matter how small, and provided thoughtful, professional guidance as we navigated the homegoing of our mother. Their support helped ease the burden during an incredibly emotional time. What truly stood out was their consistent communication and care. They checked in on us regularly, ensuring that we felt supported and informed every step of the way. In particular, LaCheryl Aikens-Guzman provided outstanding personal attention, going above and beyond to make sure our needs were met with compassion and professionalism. Their attention to detail and commitment to honoring our mother's memory gave us comfort and peace of mind. Aikens Funeral Home provides an invaluable service to the Tampa, Florida community. Their dedication to excellence, combined with their heartfelt compassion, makes them a trusted choice for families in need. I highly recommend Aikens Funeral Home to anyone seeking professional, respectful, and caring funeral services. Sincerely, Leslie Roberts II Charlottesville ,VA

Aikens Funeral Home handled the funeral arrangements for Linda Murray which is not her name or her…read morelegal date of birth listed on the website in a very unprofessional and questionable way. They allowed unauthorized individuals to make decisions without confirming the true policy beneficiary, even though the information was available. It appears that personal relationships within the funeral home influenced decisions, and certain staff members, including Helena Green, acted in a way that raises serious ethical concerns. This situation has caused pain and confusion for our family and shows a lack of care, transparency, and accountability. Families deserve honesty and respect especially during such sensitive times. I strongly recommend others proceed with caution and make sure all authorizations are properly verified before using this funeral home.

I was having difficulty finding the location of a couple of burial plots to get photos of relatives…read moreheadstones for a friend, this property is huge and they do not offer burial plot location maps online. I called the office and was transferred to a woman with the sweetest voice, Anna. She has one of those sweet grandmother type voices that instantly puts you at ease. (Definitely someone is want to speak with after a loved ones passing) their office is located pretty far from the particular portion of the many Cemeteries right here. She asked me for details of where I was currently positioned (It happened to be a color coded arrow without a section # on the sign) she had me drive towards the first set of mausoleums I could see and then tell her which mausoleum it was or a section number. She then proceeded to become my live edition GPS, she stayed on the phone with me the entire time, which was quite lengthy due to taking a few wrong turns and having to cross a major high way twice, plus 2 u-turns. The call lasted 17 minutes, I apologised profusely for being such a terrible fool at following directions, each time she gave reassuring words to soothe my frazzled mind. Once I arrived and came in a woman with a beaming smile sat at the desk and gave me a warm greeting, I should have guessed it was Anna because the woman is definitely the type of woman I'd pictured in my mind that she would look like. She handed me paperwork to fill in for my requests, I struggled to fill the paperwork out as I'd left my reading glasses in the car. Guess what Anna did? She offered me hers. I politely declined & told her I'd go to my car and get mine. She was busy multitasking away with telephones, paperwork, other employees asking questions and people walking in the door. She even continued holding a conversation with me while she did all of this. While the gentleman went to his computer to research what I needed, I was shown to a large open lounge and invited to have some coffee while I waited. The lounge and entry way are clean and tastefully decorated. Considering the fact that people come here to make arrangements for their loved ones after they have passed I'd highly recommend this business and its employees.

This was the second time I returned and my dad's grave was unmarked when the engraving was paid…read morebefore he was put in the tomb. The quality of service has not been delivered. The bar has been dropped several times. The 3 stars is soley for my recent interaction with Brentnol he was the first person to show care. I believe this case had fallen into the right hands and I want to believe this will be handled. His professionalism was top notch and the woman I believe Julie that was assisting. He was able to achieve more in an 35 minutes than we were able to with previous advisor Rackel in 6 months. I will update my review once the engraving completion has been completed. I love to deliver credit where it is due and am hopeful for a success story. The value is still in question at this moment.

Thank you Danielle and Jerry for your kindness and compassion. From the very beginning, Jerry was…read morevery kind and professional and gave us detailed information on the services provided. He listened and answered all questions and concerns promptly. Danielle was also very kind and answered all questions and concerns with compassion and professionalism. She went over the paperwork needed and gave us time to discuss and decide as a family. We were not rushed and was able to view our loved one as long as we needed to say our goodbyes. I highly recommend this establishment. Thank you so very much Danielle and Jerry for your kindness and expertise.

They handled my Mom's cremation and were very respectful. Got her remains back in a timely manner…read more Overall very happy.

Woodlawn Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Tampa, Florida. It is large and I was looking…read moreat some of the graves and many of the graves were of people born in the 1800's. I enjoy walking old graveyards. We seemed to have more reverence for our loved ones and many of the graves were adorned with the photos of people who left this earth a hundred years ago. One cool set of headstones, well, statues actually, were of a doctor and his wife. Again, I find that people had more reverence for the graves of their loved ones. I am happy that I found this historic graveyard. For me, there is something to be said about walking through the final resting spot where people rest after spending a complete life, filled with joy and laughter, as well as sadness and tears. I will give here five stars.

This is a historic cemetery in Tampa Heights where dead people live. It is definitely haunted…read more There is a Jewish section. There is also a Centro Asturiano section for the people from that part of Spain and their descendants who settled in Tampa. The entrance is on Indiana. The cemetery is in an older residential area. Gram's Hostel is a pretty cool place and live music venue adjacent..

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.