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Personalized Funeral & Cremation Services in Lakeland
Established over a decade ago, David Russell Funeral Home has served Lakeland, FL, families with compassionate, personalized end-of-life services. As a locally owned funeral home, we reject standardized packages, focusing instead on crafting tailored memorials that honor individual wishes while maintaining affordability. Our team of licensed professionals, led by Owner/Funeral Director Scott Norris with 28 years of experience, operates with unwavering respect for grieving families. We specialize in full funeral services, cremations, veterans' tributes, and out-of-state transfers, emphasizing transparent pricing and ethical practices.By maintaining a small, intimate facility, we foster close connections between families and guests during difficult times. Our commitment extends beyond immediate services through grief support resources and community-focused operations. We accept major credit cards and insurance assignments, with financing options available for qualifying families. Located at 2005 S. Bartow Road, our funeral home remains available 24/7 for urgent assistance, ensuring no family faces loss without support.
Services
Full Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Veterans Services
Out of State Transfers
Highlights and features
- We maintain 10%-60% lower pricing than regional competitors
- Our small facility fosters intimate family gatherings
- Owner has 28 years of local funeral service experience
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Specialized veterans' service coordination available
What people say
Helpful staff
Affordable services
Professional and kind
Transparent pricing
Smooth arrangements
Services
Full Funeral Services
Our comprehensive funeral services include visitation, ceremony coordination, transportation, and burial arrangements. We work closely with families to create meaningful tributes that reflect personal wishes while maintaining ethical standards and affordability. Each package includes use of our facilities, professional staff assistance, and necessary documentation support.
Cremation Services
We offer multiple cremation choices including direct cremation, witnessed cremation, and memorial services with cremated remains. Our specialists provide urn selection assistance, scattering ceremony planning, and keepsake jewelry options for lasting remembrance while maintaining strict licensing compliance throughout the process.
Veterans Services
Specialized support for military families includes flag ceremonies, military honors coordination, and VA benefit application assistance. We maintain expertise in proper protocol for uniformed service members and provide discounted veteran-specific memorial markers and cemetery arrangements.
Memorial Services
Customizable memorial events accommodate diverse preferences including video tributes, personalized dcor, and unique venue options. Our staff facilitates guest coordination, equipment provision, and keepsake creation to honor loved ones according to family traditions and cultural customs.
Out of State Transfers
We handle interstate transfers of remains with proper documentation and regulatory compliance. Services include packaging, necessary permits, and coordination with receiving funeral homes. Our team manages all logistical aspects while providing ongoing family support throughout the transportation process.
People
Scott Norris
Owner/Funeral Director
With 28 years of Florida funeral service experience, Scott Norris has owned David Russell Funeral Home since 2015. He maintains personalized service standards while expanding affordable options for local families.
Questions
How are your prices 10-60% lower than competitors?
We maintain lower overhead through efficient operations while avoiding corporate profit structures. Our transparent pricing model eliminates unnecessary add-ons.
What veteran service details do you coordinate?
We arrange flag ceremonies, military honors, VA headstones, and burial benefits for qualified veterans. Our staff includes specialists trained in military protocols.
Can you assist with out-of-state arrangements?
Yes, we handle all aspects of transferring remains across state lines including necessary paperwork, packaging, and coordination with destination providers.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer payment plans through our Customer Financing program for qualifying families needing flexible payment arrangements.
What distinguishes your cremation services?
We provide multiple cremation options with transparent pricing, including witnessed cremations and specialized urn selections for personalized remembrance.
Do you offer after-hours assistance?
Our staff is available 24/7 for immediate service needs and emergency arrangements as shown through our continuous contact availability.
Reviews (4)
Sabrina Kujawa
Nov 01, 2021
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My father passed away very unexpectedly and this funeral home and everyone that works there went above and beyond what they had to do. They made a very heartbreaking experience a lot easier and I am so grateful for the workers there. I would definitely reccomend them to anyone needing these services.
Desirae Moody
Oct 20, 2021
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I wish I could leave no stars. My son's father's service today was a disastrous experience. Horrible service, unprofessional makeup and appearance, funeral director dressed in basketball shorts and a sweaty holey tshirt, and was loud and rude, and left early. Very unorganized and the family was distraught and very upset. No one should see their loved one like that, taken that little care of. If you can't do the job then you hire someone that can, and don't blame it on your lack of materials or your age. The services started late because the body was still not ready. His face looked horrible and
Tiffany Crowley
Oct 14, 2021
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Never in my life have I been to a funeral home that was as ridiculous as this place. The service didn't start until 25 minutes after the posted time because the deceased wasn't even ready for viewing. They then had one of the mourners assist in preparing them while everyone watched. The deceased had visible changes to his torso from the director leaning on the body in an attempt to fix the appearance. This injury was not caused at the time of death. The director was sweating profusely running around in a tshirt, gym shorts, and crocs. He looked like he just got done doing yard work. One man made
Robert Falcetti
Jul 31, 2021
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My father passed unexpectedly and we were looking for a funeral home to hold a small intimate service for our family and friends. Paula and Scott were wonderful to deal with for the viewing and very compassionate to our family. They took care of all the small details and my father looked wonderful. Paula even went out and purchased a certain kind of mint that my dad was fond of and would give to all his friends so we could offer them to guests. Thank you so very much from our family and "Papa's" grandchildren. You gave us an experience that was filled with compassion and love.
