Amidst this crazy pandemic, we unexpectedly lost our grandma at 89 years young. Due to her delicate…read morestate, Cornerstone Hospice suggested that we have pre-arrangements made. I immediately thought of Porta Coeli, and so glad that I did. Upon my grandma's passing at her nursing facility, Porta Coeli sent in to have her picked up. As we could see through the window, we could immediately see the compassion, care and diligence in the way they handled her. It was as if it was their relative, and it gave us lots of comfort. Both staff members wore formal suits, had an extremely clean and professional demeanor, and were solemn and respectful to our suffering. Once outside, they reminded us that - due to funeral protocols - we could not see her, however they stopped to speak with us and let us know that she is well taken care of and will be taken immediately to the funeral home. We were assured I would get a phone call later in the morning from the funeral director to proceed further. That's when Ludmila de Oliveiros (Mila) called. She was an angel. Her soothing voice and human compassion is simply worthy of recognition. She made an appointment with me to finalize paperwork and else, and from that point forward, all expectations exceeded. There was no pressure at all in sales of any kind. She cared more about our wishes and needs, yet found the perfect time to suggest some memory items that our family would appreciate in due time. We had my grandma's fingerprint taken, in case we wanted to have on a piece of jewelry in the future. Glad we did. Unfortunately, and due to COVID 19 (and not of any fault of Porta Coeli), it took over a month to have all finalized. The system is so backed up, that getting ashes and a certificate seemed like an eternity. Nonetheless, Mila made the time to arrange the pick up of ashes in a ceremonial and most dignified experience I could have imagined. She gave me a place to mourn and take pictures, and feel at peace. For that, we are very grateful.

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After a difficult situation and some communication issues, management stepped in and worked with…read moreour family to resolve our concerns. The Director of Operations personally became involved, listened to us, and helped bring the matter to a resolution. We appreciate the professionalism shown in addressing the issue and ensuring Amanda's cremated remains were released to our family. Thank you for taking the time to make things right.

The staff at the funeral were so nice, professional and respectful. Ms. Araceli such a great help…read morewhen getting my witos service ready. she made my family and I feel very comfortable, and explained everything clearly. place very clean and very spacious

We had my fathers funeral service yesterday!! And I had to run here to give a review. From the very…read morefirst moment they came to pick my father up after he past from his home at 2:00 am, they were incredibly humble, fragile, understanding and patient with my family. My father was in hospice at home and even though it has been almost two hours after he past saying goodbye was hard for my mother and my sister. They asked if we wanted to help putting my dad on the stretcher (we had 3 brothers there). Of course the boys wanted to help. But they were so gentle and gave us the option to leave or stay during this point. Also asked if we wanted to cover him up before he brought him out. We did of course. All the way till the very end when they put him in the car, they shook my hand and said they will drive him with car as if he was still alive! That was only the night he past, and it got better and easier. Mike at the funeral home was so patient, empathetic, gentle and understanding. He walk us through and even warned us the scams people will do once they find out someone dies. Actually made the process extremely seamless. Made a video for the family he played during the funeral. Sent us everything to review before proceeding. Even after the funeral we asked him to pay for everything he said "please today you mourn and spend time with your family, we will talk about that later!" Big thank you to the staff from the usher and everyone there to answer any question we had about the schedule etc. I definitely recommend this place. We never felt rushed even after saying our last goodbyes.

Our mother passed in Florida on the 5th of February. Our family is from Northeast Pennsylvania…read more Being from outside the area we received a list of funeral homes from the hospital. As I began looking thru the list I began checking reviews online & some of the things I read were scary. As I scrolled thru the reviews I found on Conrad & Thompson they had excellent reviews and also I read that they support Veterans & Veteran families. Our family served in the United States Army. Myself, my brother and my dad. Seeing that they support vets is important to us and our mother is going to be laid to rest at the National Cemetery at Fort Indiantown Gap with our father who was a Vietnam Veteran. When we went to the funeral home they took great care of all our needs. We worked with Mr. Brady who is from Pittsburgh and that made us feel comfortable. They made the entire experience painless. We received our mother remains last week. I am thankful to Conrad & Thompson funeral home. They were professional thru entire process and they kept us informed of everything. In my opinion they are the best funeral home in Kissimmee, FL. Don't hesitate to use their services especial if you are from outside the area.

Creamations América made the entire process of cremating my brother and sending hos ashes to Miami,…read moresimple and streamlined. Thank you for making a difficult moment so much easier.

I heard of this business when my sister's husband passed away in Dec. 2021. Josie was very helpful…read moreand compassionate when handling my sister's cremation following her untimely death.

It took them one day shy of a month to cremate my grandmother. Her arrangements were made and paid…read morefor in 2011. My mother repeatedly got the run around when she wanted answers.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial® professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

Not equipped for a funeral with 100 people had to stand in foyer for whole service.Director didn't…read moredirect. No presrnce no one letting anyone know anything.Terrible vibe and very unprofessional.

Kelli, Amy, Gae Ann and the entire staff were wonderful. Losing a loved one is probably one of the…read moreworst moments of a person's life and they make it so much easier. My mother passed away a month ago and they still call to see how my brother and I are doing. Thank you for everything Family Funeral Care! God Bless you always

While exploring historic downtown St. Cloud I discovered one of Florida's distinctive blue historic…read moremarkers, which are part of the state's Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular public history initiatives. These markers highlight important people and places throughout Florida. They can be found along roads, at archaeological sites, battlefields, cemeteries, churches, colleges, historic districts, schools, and in front of historic buildings like this one. This marker tells the story of the oldest continuously operating funeral home in St. Cloud. It's deep history has been shaped by a committed owners, visionary architects, and a deep community foundation. Marker F-1100 was installed in 2020 by St. Cloud Main Street, Fisk Funeral Home and Crematory, and the Florida Department of State. In 1915, licensed embalmer Carl E. Carlson opened an undertaking business in a rented building at Massachusetts Avenue and 11th Street in St. Cloud. Three years later, he purchased the former home and office of St. Cloud's first physician, Dr. C.S. Cooper, and transformed it into what was then considered a modern undertaking establishment. Carlson was first joined in partnership by John Newton and later by George Barber, a Union Army veteran who had settled in St. Cloud. In 1919, brothers Dana and William Eiselstein purchased the Carlson Funeral Home and continued operating the business alongside Barber. The business was renamed The Eiselstein Brothers. In 1925, architects Isabel Robert, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright and Ida Annah Ryan of Orlando's pioneering all-female architectural firm were commissioned to design a new chapel. The exterior was remodeled in a Florida Spanish inspired style featuring a stucco finish known as Spaniflora design. The Fisk family's connection to the funeral home began when William Eiselstein married Susie Fisk. Her nephew, Robert A. "Bob" Fisk, graduated from the Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1942 before serving with the U.S. Naval Hospital Corps during World War II. Following Dana Eiselstein's passing in 1949, Bob Fisk became the funeral director. His son, Bill Fisk, joined the business as a funeral director in the 1970s. In 1983, Bob Fisk became the sole owner and renamed the business Fisk Funeral Home. Bob Fisk served as a respected local historian and co-authored the book Images of St. Cloud. For much of the 20th century, Fisk Funeral Home was the only funeral home serving St. Cloud. Today, the funeral home continues its longstanding tradition of community involvement by supporting local heritage initiatives, including Walk in the Stones at historic Mount Peace Cemetery. Through these efforts, Fisk Funeral Home helps to preserve and share the stories of the veterans and community members who were laid to rest there.

The staff were wonderful: kind, empathetic and professional. They delivered in every possible way.read more