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.

Gratetful for the service I received at difficult times. In particular Lynda Mai and Bryce…read moreMallernee are very helpful and go above and beyond. Definitely would do business with them in the future. Hilgly recommended.

My mom passed May 27 and masaleum marker with her name still not placed. Numerous phone calls and…read moreno one calls back as of August 6, 2026. Horrible customer service! Would not recommend

FINAL UPDATE AS OF OCTOBER 17, 2022 Fined $1,500 for not…read moreproviding a priceless for goods. Making up prices with me. Fined 1,500 for other code violation. She tried too take advantage of me in my Daddy final arrangements. 3,000 same amount she TRIED to get from me or my Daddy car BEST OUTCOME SHE WAS PLACED ON PROBATION FOR ONE YEAR CROOK ON LOCKDOWN Beware this funeral home is crooked. They quote you prices for service but the correct process is you should be given a itemized price list and you pick what you want. And not what color you burying the deceased for the casket you are suppose to pick the casket. Each item of service should be itemized with a price not the word included. Death certificates are 10.00 with the health dept and she charge 20.00 with no explanation of why. If any of the above has happen to you more than likely you've been overcharged and should contact the Funeral Compliance office in Tallahassee at (850)413-3039 to file a complaint. To be taken an advantage of in the time of a love death is the lowest but if everyone file a complaint this can be stopped. I filed a complaint. UPDATE: MY COMPLAINT WAS COMPLETED AND AFTER THE INVESTIGATION THERE WAS A FINDING OF 4 VIOLATIONS. SHE IS NOW A PROVEN CROOK OTHERS JUST DIDN'T TAKE ACTION AGAINST HER AND THE REPORT STATES THAT AFTER A VISIT TO HER OFFICE AND REVIEWING OTHER DOCUMENTS

From the owner: Our professional and caring staff is dedicated to providing affordable and sincere Celebrations of…read moreLife through Funeral Services, offering Traditional Burial, Direct Cremations, Service with Cremation, Graveside Services, Immediate Burial, Memorial Chapel Service and Domestic and International Shipping.

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..

Wilson funeral home did amazing job from start to finish. The quality of professional goes un…read morematched. My grandma look so well. I will always recommend them. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts

From the owner: Integrity Compassion and Quality have been our Motto for over 55 years!…read more Integrity Compassion and Quality have been our Motto for over 55 years. Wilson Funeral Home Offers Funeral and Cremation services with a true commitment to these concepts. The passing of a loved one is an extremely difficult time for nearly everyone, At Wilson Funeral Home we strive to minimize the business aspect of the services themselves. From our preplanned programs to the most unexpected of passing at Wilson Funeral Home you can be confident the service will be held in the most respectful manner possible. If you are in need of funeral or cremation services, Please consider us.

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.

Dealing with the loss of someone so close to me was one of the most difficult times in my life. I…read morewasn't in my rite state of mind . After speaking with Arin , she put my mind at ease. Ms. Rudd was extremely friendly and professional. Her and her staff even accommodated me with a service on a date and time when they are usually not there. My family commented on how Beautiful the service was and how wonderful and professional Arin was. I want to thank the entire staff from me and my family for making the most difficult day in my life a whole lot easier! These guys are the best and I will always chose Florida Mortuary as long as Ms. Rudd is there!

How do you write a review of a Funeral Palor? I can start with, It so great people are dying to get…read morein but that's tacky. So I put on my professional hat and tried again. Funeral are never a pleasant experience, but everyone has to deal with it in their lifetime. My sister's boyfriend chose this place because he worked with them before on his mother's funeral. I was introduced to Stacy who was coodinating my sister's final resting. She was knowledgable and sympathic. They also are a crematory, so the pricing reflected the absense of the middle man. Yes, prices vary greatly when it comes to these services. Just to be sure, I contacted Carmen at Gaita's who is a family friend. He agreed that the pricing was very resonable. Stacy handled all the arrangements with no issues considering the horrible Forida laws. Are you aware that if you pass away and want to be cremated in Florida, there is a 7 to 10 day waiting period. Also if you are transporting remains out of state, it must be send to a person. No, it cannot be sent to another funeral home, but it has to be to a PERSON. Again, thanks Carmen for allowing us to send it to you. They keep the temperature to a very cool level. There was plenty of water and tissues at our disposal. Since we did not hold services here, I cannot comment on that aspect.