Joseph A Scarano Funeral Home

Business Details

50+ Years

experience

Emergency

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Trusted Funeral Services in Pembroke Pines, FL

Since 1974, Joseph A Scarano Funeral Home has served families in Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and surrounding communities with compassion and respect. Rooted in Italian heritage, the business emphasizes family values, hospitality, and kindness. With over 44 years of experience, the team prioritizes personalized care, offering services such as pre-planning, traditional funerals, cremation, and burial. The company guarantees today's prices for pre-planning starting at $100, ensuring financial ease for families. Bilingual staff members provide support, and 24/7 availability ensures assistance during critical moments.

The business maintains a reputation for integrity, demonstrated through testimonials highlighting their empathetic approach and professional execution. Facilities include large, beautiful chapels and live-streaming options for remote participation. The team collaborates with veterans' organizations to provide free caskets and honors cultural and religious traditions. Their commitment to transparency includes no hidden fees, finance charges, or interest charges for pre-planning agreements.

Services

Traditional Funerals Direct Cremation Pre-Planning Veterans Services International Shipping Graveside Services Memorial Services Cremation Services Funeral Etiquette Guidance Eulogy Assistance

Details

Year established: 1974

Highlights and features

44 years of experience serving South Florida families
Bilingual staff for Spanish-speaking families
Pre-planning starting at $100 with no monthly payments
24/7 availability for immediate assistance
Free caskets for veterans

What people say

Compassionate staff Professional service Stress-free process Beautiful presentation 24/7 availability

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Services

Traditional Funerals

Traditional funerals include visitation, chapel or church services, and burial options. Families may choose open or closed caskets, earth burial, or entombment. Our staff coordinates all details, from venue setup to pallbearer arrangements, ensuring cultural and religious traditions are honored while providing emotional support to grieving families.

Direct Cremation

Direct cremation offers a simple, cost-effective alternative without visitation. The deceased is cremated in a combustible container, and remains are returned to the family. This service includes transportation, cremation chamber use, and assistance with memorialization options, providing flexibility for families to hold private ceremonies at their convenience.

Pre-Planning

Pre-planning allows individuals to outline funeral preferences and lock in today's prices starting at $100. Families avoid future financial burdens while ensuring the deceased's wishes are honored. Options include no monthly payments, optional installments, and full trust-backed guarantees, providing peace of mind through the Independent Funeral Directors of Florida Master Trust Fund.

Veterans Services

We provide specialized services for veterans, including free caskets, flag presentations, and coordination with VA cemeteries. Our staff ensures military honors are conducted with dignity, offering guidance on eligibility for benefits and assistance with paperwork to secure full recognition for the deceased's service.

International Shipping

International shipping services facilitate repatriation of remains worldwide. We handle all logistics, documentation, and coordination with foreign embassies or funeral homes, ensuring compliance with international regulations. This service provides families the flexibility to honor their loved one's cultural traditions regardless of geographic distance.

People

Joseph A. Scarano

Owner/Funeral Director

With over 44 years in the funeral industry, Joseph A. Scarano leads with compassion and expertise. He founded the business in 1974, emphasizing family values and community service. His leadership ensures every family receives personalized care and dignified services tailored to their needs.

Michael Scarano

Funeral Director

Michael Scarano provides professional guidance during pre-planning and services. He maintains close communication with families, offering support from hospice care through final arrangements. His attention to detail ensures seamless execution of ceremonies, reflecting the deceased's life and family wishes.

Marilyn Ybarra Carrington

Staff Member

Marilyn Ybarra Carrington coordinates logistical details and offers empathetic support. She assists with church arrangements, documentation, and family inquiries, ensuring smooth processes during emotionally challenging times. Her dedication to clear communication earns consistent praise in client testimonials.

Sheila Scarano

Makeup Artist

Sheila Scarano specializes in presentation and cosmetic care, ensuring dignified appearances for viewings. Families frequently commend her natural, respectful approach. She works closely with grieving families to honor cultural and personal preferences while maintaining professionalism.

George Ortiz

Staff Member

George Ortiz provides compassionate support during arrangements and ceremonies. He facilitates final moments with loved ones, demonstrating kindness and patience. Testimonials highlight his role in easing families' emotional burdens through attentive, personalized service.

Questions

What pre-planning options are available?

Pre-planning starts at $100 with no monthly payments required. Balance is paid after death, with optional installments and no interest charges.

Do you offer services for veterans?

Yes, we provide free caskets for veterans and coordinate military honors, including flag presentations and VA cemetery arrangements.

Are your staff available 24/7?

Yes, we offer 24/7 availability with no answering service—direct contact with our team during emergencies.

Can you handle international repatriation?

Yes, we manage worldwide shipping services for remains, including documentation and coordination with foreign funeral homes.

What distinguishes your funeral home?

Family-owned operation with 44 years of experience, bilingual staff, and testimonials highlighting personalized, compassionate care.

Do you offer live-streaming for services?

Yes, online tribute albums and live-streaming options allow remote participation in memorial ceremonies.

Reviews (6)

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Maria L.

Apr 12, 2020 Report

I had the pleasure to actually meet Joseph Scarano for my baby boy's cremation. The lady at the office wasn't very nice though, a true princess at its best (you don't belong in that kind of work if you don't have any patience, empathy or compassion.) We acquired services for my grandfather from Scarano Funeral again, Joe Scarano didn't handle this matter and once again we met with the same standoff lady and another young gentleman who claimed to be a family member too. I just don't get how you can have such lack of compassion for someone's deceased, in that line

Paul A.

Oct 02, 2019 Report

Mr. Scarano was very helpful throughout the entire process. From the initial meeting, he was very upfront and honest about pricing and details and offered an incredible deal that was basically impossible to turn down. We had a 2 day viewing and they provided a lot of resources and tools and were very accessible whenever we had questions. HIGHLY recommend doing business with the Scarano family.

Gia G.

Mar 20, 2018 Report

We had an open viewing after tissue donation with no issues at another funeral home. You are the only facility that made this process difficult and for that we will no longer consider your facility as an option.

Chris S.

Jan 07, 2016 Report

We were making hasty arrangements for my father-in-law, whose final illness developed more quickly than we thought. We were trying to be frugal because our resources also were needed to care for my mother-in-law for the near future.

Mr. Scarano handles all the details himself, and patiently explains every option. We came to talk on a very busy day, and he dropped everything to take care of us. Even though we were clearly not his biggest customer, he and his staff went out of their way to make us feel like their most important customers.

Mr. Scarano and staff are first-class in every respect

Chrissy H.

Jul 13, 2015 Report

This was a perfect location for my cousin's memorial service. It was very comfortable, warm and inviting during a very difficult time and we were able to remember his wonderful life in a relaxed setting.

Patricia N.

Jan 24, 2012 Report

I wrote this review back in May 2011

A week ago we held my Mom's funeral at this family-owned funeral home. I am so grateful to Mr. Joseph Scarano and his staff for their genuine caring assistance. They made us feel that they understood our pain, and went out of their way to accommodate Mom's final wishes. I never thought that doing business with a funeral home would be pleasant, due to the nature of the business. However, at this place, everything was perfect and I know that my mom would have appreciated the care given to her. The location is beautiful. The employees are sweet and