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Your Trusted Funeral Home in Boca Raton, FL
Gary Panoch Funeral Home & Cremations has served Boca Raton and South Florida for over two decades with personalized, compassionate care. Founded in 2004 by Gary and Christine Panoch, our family-owned business prioritizes dignity, affordability, and artistic excellence in honoring loved ones. With Garys 30+ years of funeral service experience and Christines community leadership, we combine professional expertise with heartfelt service. Our 6,000-square-foot facility features a chapel, private viewing room, and hospitality suite, designed to create a warm, welcoming environment.We specialize in multicultural and multifaith services, including Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, and other traditions, while offering cremation, burial, and veterans services. Recognized for honest pricing and top Google Reviews, we provide 24/7 support and virtual funeral broadcasts to ease families burdens during their time of need.
Services
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Veterans Services
Pre-Planning
Multifaith Ceremonies
Pet Loss Services
Casket Sales
Repatriation Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 20+ years of local service
- Certified multifaith funeral and cremation specialists
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- 24/7 emergency support and virtual service options
- Award-winning staff with decades of combined experience
What people say
Compassionate team
Professional service
Affordable pricing
Beautiful memorials
24/7 support
Services
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide a dignified, cost-effective alternative to traditional burial. We offer personalized options including memorial ceremonies with urn selection, private viewings, and scattering arrangements. Our staff guides families through every step, ensuring compliance with religious and cultural preferences while maintaining affordability. We also provide direct cremation for those seeking a simple, no-frills option.
Multifaith Ceremonies
We specialize in creating culturally appropriate funerals for diverse faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant traditions. Our experienced directors understand specific rituals and can coordinate clergy, ceremonial items, and facility requirements. With over 50 combined years of experience, we ensure every service respects the deceaseds heritage and family expectations.
Veterans Services
We honor veterans with full military honors, including flag presentation, rifle volleys, and coordination with VA benefits. Our team assists with paperwork for headstones, burial flags, and pension claims. We maintain partnerships with local veteran organizations to ensure proper recognition for service members sacrifices.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services let individuals document preferences and lock in current pricing to relieve family burdens. We offer consultations to customize services, select caskets or urns, and establish payment plans. Pre-arranged plans ensure personal wishes are honored while protecting families from future price increases.
Repatriation Services
We handle all logistics for transporting remains across borders, including documentation, permits, and shipping coordination. Our team works with international consulates and airlines to ensure compliance with destination country requirements. This service provides peace of mind for families needing to return loved ones to their country of origin.
People
Gary Panoch
Owner & Funeral Director
With 30+ years in funeral services, Gary founded the business in 2004 after working at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. He studied economics at University of South Florida and funeral services in Miami. Active in local community organizations, Gary combines professional expertise with compassionate care.
Christine Panoch
Co-Owner
Christine holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and previously managed Liberty Travel. She oversees operations and community relations, leveraging her organizational skills to enhance client experiences. She also serves as President of the MECE School Board in Boca Raton.
Caleb Panoch
Funeral Assistant
Caleb assists with funeral operations while pursuing his Masters in Computer Engineering at FAU. He contributes technical expertise to the businesss digital systems and client communication tools.
Chris Zebart
Funeral Director Intern
A graduate of St. Pope John Paul II High School, Chris is completing his Funeral Directors License at St. Petersburg College. He supports daily operations while training in all aspects of funeral service.
Leslie
Staff Member
Leslie provides client support and coordination, praised in testimonials for her kindness and attention to detail. She assists with arrangements, documentation, and family communications throughout the service process.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide cremation, burial, veterans, multifaith, and pet loss services, along with pre-planning and repatriation options.
Do you serve all religious traditions?
Yes, we specialize in Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Greek Orthodox, and other multicultural ceremonies with experienced staff.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer customizable pre-arrangement services to ease future burdens and ensure your wishes are honored.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer funeral loans and flexible payment plans to accommodate different budgets.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency assistance?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach, and surrounding South Florida communities.
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Reviews (5)
Rob Gaeta
Feb 24, 2021
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Gary , Chris and the team helped me immeasurably at my Mothers' passing recently. I have never had to deal with puting anyone to rest before and they made it easy. They were comforting, patient and sympathetic. I thought especially wih the pandemic it would be difficult as I have heard stories of people waiting a long time but not the case at Gary Panoch. I was blessed to have someone like Gary who treated me with a humble humility and respect going over all the options slowly with no rush. I also like that it is a family owned business and he answers the phone himself. They did a great job of
Frances Elmes
Feb 12, 2021
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Gary and Chris made the saddest and most difficult time of our lives as easy as possible. Even though we lived out of state, with their assistance the arrangements for our father were flawless. They're fee was reasonable and service was excellent. We highly recommend them!
Gabe Fernwood
Oct 16, 2020
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From A deeply grieving place for a family to be with the loss of our father/grandfather's passing, Gary and he's funeral home provided our family and father with the utmost respect, humility and dignity. The facility its self and how impeccably clean it was, to the furnishings and comforting surroundings rounding out with the respectful and over and above customer service and pricing that Gary Panoch Funeral Home and Cremations provided. They helped a hard time to get through so much easier! Thank you Gary from our entire Family, THANK YOU! 10 STARS IF THEY HAD IT!
Cherisse Bent
Sep 11, 2020
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Gary and his sister Leslie were phenomenal. I stopped by unannounced to ask about funeral planning and they sat down with me for over an hour giving me advice. We had to coordinate the funeral service with family members across 3 countries and they were always quick to help and keep communication clear. They did an amazing job preparing my fathers body and I would go back again. Thank you so much!
Russ Hannagan
Jul 18, 2019
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My Father was very ill recently and then past suddenly. My Mom and I had to prepare for the worst. We visited Gary and the folks at Panoch Funeral Home and they were wonderful. He explained everything we needed to do when my father died. He offered advice and took care of the smallest details so that My Mom, I and the rest of my family could simply grieve when my father past and not worry about anything else. The food was amazing. The photo/video montage was well done and made us all smile remembering my father in happier times. They were caring compassionate and empathetic. All the things you
