I never thought I'd be reviewing a cemetery but after visiting it yesterday, the experience was…read moreeye-opening enough for me to write one! Came here with family for a prayer service and watch my late nephew's ashes rest in his niche. The establishment was well-kept, very clean, ornate and gorgeous -- it really does not feel like a typical cemetery that I am accustomed to. Even though it seems like a somber moment, you don't feel sadness walking around here. I felt peace. I felt like everyone here, no matter how tragic their passing was, have moved onto the afterlife with peace. Nothing eerie at all. Even my mother was so impressed, and this was her second time visiting, that she went to the office to inquire for herself. It wasn't until yesterday that it has hit me that burial places are a lot like home-buying, the prices fluctuate, you can buy or sell your plots, and luckily here, there is NO interest rates. That means the moment you buy your spot, you can put a down payment and pay the rest of it at your leisure without worrying about interest. People go to funerals to attend for someone else but yesterday has put a thought into persepective, "What do I do when it's MY turn? What do I want?" My husband and I also had a heart to heart conversation about our preferences too... after all, my nephew had passed when we least expected it so it can happen to ANY of us. I'm glad that we had our talk and that my mom put the plan in motion for her future too. Mrs. Rosa was very helpful, even offered us waters and additional chair for our group. Even the young receptionist was very sweet and professional. Just note that this is a Catholic cemetery, one of two Catholic cemeteries in South Florida at the time of writing this review, so not only is this establishment a rarity, but also very strict. You would have to be a practicing Catholic, so yes, they will ask for the name of your parish. I will ALSO note that they use a lot of paperwork -- which may raise concern that there is no digital database for safekeeping. They do provide copies of your paperwork so KEEP THAT SAFE so in that way if someone misplaces a paper, you have your copy. All in all, a gorgeous cemetery both inside and out. Well maintained. And I saw there's a thrift shop... maybe someday when I'm in the area I can do some shopping!

Beautiful Catholic cemetery with lots of staff to keep funerals running safely and smoothly. They…read morehave a Deacon available for families who need an Officiant.

What and Amazing service , Tom was really kind to me and my family and went beyond to make our…read morefather look beautiful , Serenity Funeral Home helped and explained to us every step that had to be done to cremate our Dad . What a Beautiful place makes you feel at peace , the viewing was the closure that we needed and the room where our father was Beautiful. Thank you again and to Tom for your kindness. Natalia Serna- Strader

My brother-in-law passed suddenly with no arrangements or even knowing what to do or how to do it…read more A friend recommended Serenity. They were so great - they handled everything including the paperwork we needed. We just wanted him cremated and we had a celebration of life much later. They were kind, compassionate, responsive. Highly recommend

Daniel manager and the secretary help me and my sorrow Journee with Love and kindness…read more Thank you for everything.

I didn't go to Broward Burial & Cremation to attend services for someone else, but for my own. It…read morekind of gives one a yucky feeling and though I had planned to live forever or die trying, I've come to realize it will inevitably end up being the later of those two alternatives. So my first hand experiences here were not to be present for any services but to plan for them. When I walked in, I was given a warm and friendly greeting, then introduced to one of the sales staff. I questioned and he gave answers with regards to cremations, burial trust, religious or other services, floral arrangements and obituaries. I think I have this correct that you may contract through various companies which share in the use of Broward Burial & Cremation facilities and each of these companies specializing in certain matters such as price or lavishness ceremonies. Though I haven't contracted for anything as of yet, I remain well impressed with their offerings and capabilities.

My cousins and I recently used Cremation Society of America after our beloved uncle passed away…read more What a customer-friendly process that made our experience "easy" during an otherwise difficult time. Due to recent events none of us were in the area to personally make arrangements. The staff at Cremation Society of America were extremely helpful and supportive without being overbearing. We never felt like we were being "upsold". I originally contacted another provider in the area but was not able to get my questions answered sufficiently. In contrast, Amy from Cremation Society of America guided me through the process and the easy to use website was also a good resource! The transparency, service, and ease of doing business are all reasons why I would recommend this business.

The value is ok and the 2 ladies were helpful at the time of need. They follow up and communicated…read moreeffectively with documents. Thank you on my mom's behalf.

My family and I had a very pleasant experience working with Karen at Coral Springs Funeral Home!…read more I came to Florida from California to visit my grandma who was at the hospital. Her condition got worst within a few days and we were advised to start looking at funeral homes. Completely unexpected, and definitely something my family did not have any experience planning for. My grandpa wanted to have the funeral service nearby since most of our family lives in or around Coral Springs. Originally, we were looking at another option but did not like the place because it was really dark and depressing when we dropped by to visit. Later that night, I did some searching and decided that we should check out Coral Springs Funeral Home before making any further plans. When I first stepped in, I knew this was where I wanted to have the funeral service. It was well lit and clean. Karen was very welcoming and understanding. There was a language barrier between Karen and my uncle and aunts but she waited patiently as we discussed in Cantonese and flooded her with our questions. Karen presented us with the most affordable package and worked around what fitted our needs. She was extremely understanding despite some of the odd requests we had because of Chinese & Buddhists death customs and traditions. Later that night, we compared the packages between the two places we were looking for. Although Coral Springs Funeral Home was around $1k more, we decided to go with them because of the friend service they've provided so far and the serene ambience of the place. Since it was my family's first time planning a funeral, we were making many decisions based on what others told us. We constantly made changes and Karen accommodated to our requests well! On the day of, we held a quiet service for my grandma. Two ladies were there to address any of our needs. It went very smoothly. Even after the funeral service, we still had some arrangements to which Karen helped us with! One amazing thing about this place is that they did not charge for some services that other funeral homes would charge such as requesting to cremate the body on a certain day or keeping the ashes until we found a place to hold the ashes & urn. That worked out perfectly with some of the Chinese and Buddhist death traditions. Overall, everyone here, especially Karen, made the whole experience less stressful!

I have to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to Coral Springs Funeral Home for the best…read moreservice a family can receive during a devastating feeling of losing a loved one. Candy and her team were incredible, warming and attentive. It couldn't have turned out any better. The accommodations were perfect! This is a wonderful place to hold a funeral service for the loss of a family or friend.

Founded in 1910, Evergreen is Ft. Lauderdale's oldest intact cemetery. In 1917 the city of Fort…read more Lauderdale purchased the cemetery from Mr. and Mrs. E.T. KIng. A funeral director from Miami moved bodies to Evergreen from a previous burial location near where Southside School now sits. Behind the black iron fence, Evergreen is the final resting place of Ft. Lauderdale's pioneer families. The gravestones here bear the names of the Stranahans, Kings, Cromarties, Bryans, and Olivers. Many of their former homes have been turned into museums. In 1921 The American Legion purchased four lots to bury veterans from the Civil War on. You can find veterans graves marked with American flags. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks purchased lots 34 and 43 for indigent burials. In 1926, hurricane victims were buried in unmarked graves in the north central portion of the cemetery which is also the infant section. In 1935, B'Nai Israel purchased blocks one and two for burials of those of the Jewish faith. The arguably most famous resident of Evergreen is the actor Leslie Nielsen who starred in Airplane and the Naked Gun! His grave is located in the north central section of Evergreen. He was humorous to the end with his headstone bearing the epitaph "Let 'er Rip," which is a homage to his flatulence inspired comedy. The bench by his grave is inscribed "Sit down whenever you can," which was his advice to comedians looking to break into the business. Evergreen has long been rumored to be a supernatural hot spot with reported sightings of lady in white near the crypt where Wayne Huizenga's parents are buried. During the day however it is a peaceful green space filled with trees and birds. The cemetery still has burial plots available. There is always room for one more.

I stopped by to pay my respects to the late, great Leslie Neilsen who we know from his roles in the…read moreNaked Gun movies and the movie Airplane. Yes, he is laid to rest here in Fort Lauderdale. The cemetery is quite lovely and you'll find limited parking. Fortunately, there were no active services underway when I stopped in so I did not have to find anything special. I just pulled the car to the side of one of the main routes and left it. No one seemed to mind. Mr. Neilsen's headstone is in the northern-most part of the cemetery. There's a gray marble bench nearby with one of his quotes "Sit down whenever you can" and it faces his headstone with his dates and his words, "Let 'er rip." Truly a class act to the end and beyond. [Review 10905 overall, 677 of 2019.]

For the second time in about 7 years, we've had the sad occasion to use Brooks for the final…read morearrangements for a loved one. The first time was my 104 year old mother-in-law who was ill for a number of years and her passing was expected. But this time, it was my younger brother and his death was traumatic and unexpected. He was very troubled and estranged from my family and I was determined to give him, in death, something denied him in life-respect. From the moment I contacted Jack Hagin at Brooks, until I picked up his ashes, I was treated kindly and with great compassion. There was a problem with the Medical Examiner's office and Jack gave me advice that resulted in immediate resolution. He fulfilled my every request and was thoroughly professional and a delight to work with, despite the sad circumstances. I give Brooks my highest recommendation and even though it was a long drive from my home in northern Broward County to the facility in Davie, I would never consider using any other funeral home. It's not the kind of service anyone hopes to use, but when the need arises, I urge you to contact Brooks.

This cremation service is wonderful. Jack is compassionate and very thorough. I have used Brooks…read morein the past and will continue to recommend this wonderful service. Pricing is the best, but more importantly the professionalism and honesty go beyond.

During the worst of times Atlantis took such a weight off of us all. It was my Mom's wishes to be…read morecremated, and to be honest, I was very upset at the thought of it. I believe we were guided to Atlantis because no matter who we spoke with on different days, we were treated with kindness, care, patience and respect. I truly believe it is a higher calling for them. They worked hard to get us my Mom's remains so we could pick them up, rather than having Dad have to receive them on his own. This was a great comfort to us all. Even the Urn is more beautiful than I ever imagined, as are the keepsakes that I ordered for my sister and I. Nothing is easy about losing a family member. It was the hardest week of my life. Atlantis made it so smooth and we had so little we had to do. They took care of it all--and spent time on the phone just being a caring person on the other end. Thank you to the staff at Atlantis. You are all angels on Earth.

They were very helpful in a time when I needed the most help to make preparations and take care of…read moremy loved one. I would highly recommend this company