I am pleased to pass on my thanks to Ms. Michelle Gaynor the Family Service Counselor at the…read moreEdgewater New Smyrna Cemetery for her exceptional explanation of pre-planning future needs. She spoke in detail about the options available, and the support she will pass on going forward. Already, she has confirmed a personal commitment of service by researching and detailing some of the history of the cemetery and future plans. It is reassuring that Ms. Gaynor will the person in charge of future plans for me at the Edgewater New Smyrna Cemetery.

Older cemetery set back off main road allows for a peaceful setting. Roads are made of sand but…read moreaccessible. Mausoleum complexes in the rear are nicely situated and trimmed/landscaped. "Wind phone" near the Veterans Memorial in the front section is a nice touch that I've yet to see elsewhere. I cannot speak on the staff or pricing as it was after office hours.

This is the historic cemetery in Mount Dora. It is owned by the city. In 1866, Mr. and Mrs. J.P…read more Donnelly set aside 2 1/2 acres to be used as Forest Cemetery. It was given to the Forest Cemetery Association in 1919. Then councilwoman Esther Wyatt Bishop, urged that the name should be changed because there were already 28 other cities with a Forest Cemetery. In 1953 the name was changed to the more unique Pine Forest in honor of the trees at this cemetery. The cemetery has since been enlarged to about 20 acres. Graves lie under the pine trees dripping in Spanish moss. The first burial here was a settler named Mrs. I.M. Mabbette in 1881 but her exact grave has been lost. One of the saddest known stories in the cemetery is that of the Warburton family from England. Their grave is the first to have received a marker in the cemetery and it lies to the right of the cemetery in the oldest section. The parents and two children were riding in a wagon on a trip to Eustis when they wanted to stop to water their horse. Their approach to Fiddler's Pond was too steep and the whole family drown on May 21, 1882. Recently some family members of the people buried here have become upset by the removal of the historic concrete coping that separates family plots. The cemetery took them out to make it easier to trim the ground cover. The Mount Dora Historical Society would like to see the coping preserved because without it some grave markers might be lost. If you are interested in history this cemetery is a nice place to walk around and pay respects to the settlers of Mount Dora.

Respectfully, my son and I came here to look for the founder of Cassadaga, who is buried on the…read moregrounds of Lake Helen cemetery. His name is George P Colby. We did not find his resting place. Though, we did find one of the pioneers of southern Cassadaga, Mary Stewart. I thought that was pretty neat. A little piece of history.

As far as old cemeteries go this one did not disappoint. There are sights aged anywhere from the…read morelate 1800's to 1990 in one section and I imagine more recent in the other. This cemetery is small and surrounded with spiritual history including folklore of the Devil's Chair which says the devil will whisper in the ear of anyone who dares sit in the chair at midnight. This would be difficult as the gates are locked and if caught you are considered trespassing.

It feels weird to review a funeral home. We had never been through the process before. We were…read moreworried about getting ripped off. But the gal that works there was very kind, compassionate, caring and thoughtful. She did not pressure us at all. No up-sells, no hidden fees, etc. It makes me so angry to think about funeral homes that do that sort of thing. We were referred to Shannon Funeral Home by a family member and are glad we were. They made the horrible event as painless as possible.

My husband and I had the privilege of working with Loomis and Gabriel in the pre planning of our…read moreservices. Gabriel was caring and attentive at every turn. This is not an easy thing to do and Gabriel and Loomis gave us the best possible experience. ( I recently lost a brother in another state, and how we were treated by Loomis was far above what we experienced in Pennsylvania.). it is a comfort knowing that such a caring business is here to help persons at one of the most difficult times of their lives.

When you find yourself in need of cremation services, I would highly recommend Loomis Family…read more My husband was in hospice and passed away from COVID over in The Villages. The social worker gave me a list of funeral service vendors in that area. I called around and the prices and approaches were all over the place. A high quote with a discount for being in hospice? Ugh. I looked on Yelp and saw a recommendation by a friend that she thought Loomis was a professional and thoughtful organization. I could not have asked for better service and fee prices. - They were helpful and explained their fee and costs for death certificates over the phone. When my husband later died in the middle of the night, they responded quickly - Cremation fees were much less than those quoted by others on the list furnished by hospice. - They did not try to up sell, they even suggested I might want to complete the request via the web and conveniently pay at the same time if I did not feel like driving over there. - I am having a funeral service in another state. They were so kind and respectful on the phone and in person. - They provided the paperwork and documents I will need to have my husband interred in another state. - They had a catalog of urns and the prices were very reasonable and I know this as I had shopped around. Their location in Apopka seems small but most of the staff I spoke to were young and caring. In a time when I was stressed this was the easiest decision.

I attended a former colleague's memorial service at the Lohman Funeral Home not too long ago, and…read moreit was just so well-put together. The service itself was very lovely and so deeply honoring of my former colleague's legacy. The staff were so kind, and the overall atmosphere of this establishment was very warm. While I cannot speak to pricing, as I was just a guest attending a memorial service, I can honestly say that Lohman's is a very nice funeral home. There is ample space to host home-going services at Lohman. There is also ample parking out front and off to the side/rear of the funeral home. Again, the staff is so kind. So, you don't have to worry on that front.

This RV & Boat storage just opened up and we're loving it. Beautiful facility and family-owned…read more They have electric hooks, shaded parking spots, and free air. They offer very good prices, with no in-and-out fees. Definitely recommended!

The best experience I've ever had in securing a space to store a boat or an rv. The personal…read moreservice and ongoing assistance provided is outstanding. The site is impeccably maintained and I feel our rv will be completely safe and secure here. Total satisfaction with every aspect of operation!

This company provides a wonderful service for those of us who want to scatter loved one's ashes in…read morethe ocean. The staff is friendly and accommodating to just about whatever you would like the experience to be. The boat is clean and beautiful with lots of shade. It was accessible to my elderly father with no problem. He could see us scatter ashes from one level up without having to deal with the ladder going to back lower deck. The price was reasonable considering the entire experience.

I was looking for some way to have my husband's ashes scattered and a friend of my son found…read moreDignity at Sea for us .I called and asked for information which was sent to me within a day. I chose a date and booked it. I was contacted several times to provide information and fill out the form for what services we wanted. We wanted a military service as well and they took care of that and the American Legion was there to do the ceremony before we sailed. It was a very emotional day .We boarded the boat and set sail. The ocean was rather rough but our First Mate Gary made sure we were all OK and comfortable. Gary did a lovely reading and then guided us down to the deck where we would release my husband's ashes. It was a really beautiful day and as the ashes were released they all came together and rode out on a wave. It was an amazing and beautiful experience. The Captain was also wonderful making sure we were doing well. Even though it was a sad day for all of us it turned into a very positive experience because of the compassion shown to us. We were treated like family and I highly recommend Dignity at Sea.