I had a great experience with setting up my future burial arrangements wit Kirk Maclin. He sent me…read moreall the information to make my decisions for me and my wife for when the time comes. Kirk answered all my questions and took the time to walk me through all the details so I could make the decision on the options I wanted. Prices were good and this took a lot off my mind so my wife and children did not have to deal with this in the future. Definitely would recommend asking for Kirk. Michael

Nicely kept grounds very close to my mom's house. When the time comes, she can easily visit my dad…read morewithout getting lost. I enjoy the numerous tree carvings that they have commissioned lately. Numerous options for interment or entombment, whatever you select. Their sales staff is understanding and not at all pushy, which is greatly appreciated.

3 days ago Blane was the Director for my Father in laws…read morefuneral he was so compassionate friendly and very attentive to our needs. thank you so much for the beautiful service

We used gentry Morrisons last week for my Dad they are the greatest at making the arraignments and…read moremaking you feel at ease . Thank you Blane and staff for all that you do.

I deeply regret choosing Spangler Cremation Service to cremate my beloved mother…read more It was my wish to have a lock of my mother's hair and a copy of her fingerprints before she was cremated. I paid extra for the fingerprints and watched Kevin write my requests on one of their forms. I stressed to Kevin that this was very important to me. I had not heard from them, so after 10 days I called to ask if I could pick up her ashes. They called back and said that they had "dropped the ball" on getting a lock of my mother's hair and her fingerprints. This has left me devastated and has caused great emotional turmoil. It was very important to me that my mother's remains were treated with dignity, so we read many reviews for several cremation businesses in the area. We weren't even looking for the cheapest service. We just wanted her remains to be treated with care. Although they state that they provide "compassionate care," the fact that they did not review the forms with my requests (which I watched them write down on the form before we paid for the service) before cremating my mother gives me little faith that they treated her with compassion or dignity. There are just some jobs that you cannot afford to "drop the ball" on. It is not like this was a coffee order that they got wrong. This was my mother's remains and I will never get her back. I will never be able to have a lock of her hair or her fingerprints like I wished. Handling the remains of our loved ones is sacred work and it seems like this business has been de-sensitized to the gravity of the service they provide. It is difficult to trust that I even have the correct ashes. And, as I said, the result of their carelessness has caused me great emotional distress. There is absolutely nothing that they can do to remedy this situation as it has left me utterly devastated. Please consider using someone else who will treat your loved one with dignity.

We chose Spangler because they had the highest overall rating and we weren't disappointed. Very…read morefriendly service, and every time I called I wasn't routed thru a five minute phone tree in order to speak to someone. My calls were answered by a real person every time.

Fort Meade is the oldest town in Polk County and Evergreen is the oldest cemetery. It is owned by…read morethe city of Fort Meade. The town and fort was named after Lt. George Meade, an army lieutenant serving in Florida following the Second Seminole War. Fort Meade was founded in 1849 along a military trail set up between Tampa and Fort Pierce after the start of the Second Seminole War. Founded in 1840, the earliest known burial in the cemetery is that of John I. Hooker (1821-1862). The age of graves range from the pioneers in the 1840's to today. Mr and Mrs. L.B. Brown are also buried here. Mr. Brown started life as a slave and became a successful businessman. His former home has been turned into a museum you can tour. A recent addition is 23 year old Damion Tillman who was killed in July of 2020, along with friends Keven Springfield and Brandon Rollins in a triple homicide that took place during a fishing trip in Frost Proof. The murder dominated the news when it occurred. This is a very picturesque cemetery and peaceful place of final rest with lots of trees dripping in Spanish moss and some very interesting headstones. There is a lot of Polk County history here. This is a great place to do historical research and a little known fact, cemeteries also make a great place to bird watch.

First of all, my husband and I went by to get quotes to have an idea in case something happened to…read moremy loved ones. My first point of contact was with Joshua the funeral director. I must say Joshua is a very respectful and caring person. They were very transparent, which we truly liked, the first thing he gave us was a price list. The price was reasonable and there were no hidden fees. The next day we met with Blair which was also a nice person and not a pushy salesman. I would definitely recommend this funeral home because they treat you with compassion and they went above and beyond to accommodate us, since unfortunately we ended up using their services a lot faster than expected. Overall, they were punctual, compassionate, and very friendly. My family and I are very thankful for the beautiful service and special thanks to Joshua, for accommodating my family and myself the day after my dad died, which 8 of us showed up to his office for the final planning and he was very comforting at this difficult time. Thank you and I have recommended it to all our friends and family in Sebring.

My family went to (then) Stephenson Funeral Home in 1976 when my great grandfather passed away to…read morehold services. Over the years our poor record keeping meant that in 2018 we were unsure where his final resting place was. Craig Nelson answered the phone (outside of normal business hours!) and took down what little information I had. He promised to see what he could find and arranged a time to call me back. He went above and beyond to locate the records and help us figure out where my great grandfather was buried and all of us are so thankful. They don't use an answering service, so I was able to talk to him right away. He was kind, helpful, professional and empathetic - I can't imagine a better character for someone in this industry. He didn't try to brush off my call or delay returning my call, even though we were customers 40+ years ago. He treated me with respect and kindness. For a family who is grieving, I doubt there's a better place to gather and remember loved ones lost.

The owners and family of Seigler Funeral home were very supportive, kind, and extremely caring to…read moremy friend Esteban Santos Jr. They were very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful during the shocking death of his father. Thank you, you will forever be in our hearts. God Bless

From the owner: Seigler Funeral Home was established in 1926, and is one of the only funeral homes in Polk county…read morethat is still owned and operated by the founding family. For the last three generations we have taken great pride in providing "Exceptional Personal Service" that the families we have had the privilege of serving expect and deserve.

It saddens me to write this review! I've been here all too often during the last year…read more I live in a tiny town known as a retirement mecca and with a high average age. As you might expect, the pandemic has ravaged the town! Many of these unfortunate folks have been my friends and acquaintances and have had their services here. Atmosphere- This is a tiny place next door to a large cemetery. It doesn't look like much from the outside. Sometimes, parking can be a huge challenge! Once you get inside the rooms are beautifully decorated in an understated way. Everything is spotless. Customer Service- Everyone that has touched me has been sensitive to the emotional trauma that visiting here entails. I fervently wish that I would never need to visit here again but sadly, I know that is wishful thinking. Their ability to deal with an emotional and difficult situation is exceptional!

This "family" will take care of all your needs without any pressure..."upsales"! I was very…read morecomfortable dealing with the death of my husband, etc making the final arrangements.