The Basic Service Fee includes gathering vital information, filing, and retrieving requested copies of death certificate, filing for veteran's death benefits, assisting with filing life insurance claims and with placing obituaries. This package also includes local transportation, refrigeration, and crematory fee.
Use of our parlor for a private viewing for 10-12 immediate family members and spending up to one hour with your loved one, Monday thru Friday during regular business hours (weekends are available for an additional fee). The return of death certificates, as well as your loved one's cremated remains, will be expedited pending final cremation approvals.
Use of our parlor for a private viewing for 10-12 immediate family members and spending up to one hour with your loved one, Monday thru Friday during regular business hours (weekends are available for an additional fee). The return of death certificates, as well as your loved one's cremated remains, will be expedited pending final cremation approvals.
Services
The Milam Family is a fifth-generation Alachua County family and has been involved in the Funeral Home business in Gainesville since 1965. We are proud to have provided quality service for the Gainesville Community at our downtown location since 1990, for the Newberry area since 1996 and the Alachua/High Springs area since 2000.
The services and celebration honoring your deceased loved one's life should be as unique as they were. Our competent staff will do everything to insure your individual needs are met. We serve all faiths and viewpoints. We offer many options in funeral and cremation services. All our cremations are performed in house.
Green burial, or natural burial, is growing in popularity and becoming the preferred option for many families in Alachua County. It uses no chemicals, no non-biodegradable substances, and does not require purchase of a grave vault or liner. Green burial takes us back to the natural human funeral rite of simply placing a loved one in the ground.
Having flowers present during a funeral rite is a traditional funerary custom that can be traced back to 60,000 B.C. This tradition is still practiced to this day. Sending flowers to a funeral service, celebration of life, memorial service or viewing is the way many people chose to express their sympathy, love, and support to their friends.
Mickey Milam served in the US Army, Airborne Division from 1961 to 1964. He started basic training in Tank Hill, Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. After basic training, Mr. Milam trained in Radioteletype communications in Fort Gordon, Georgia. Later, Mr. Milam went to jump school in Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Kathryn Greene
Dec 19, 2021
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My family has been using Milam for several generations. I was most recently assisted with the death, cremation and interment of my father at the Florida National Cemetery. Will and the staff at Milam were there for us every step of the way, just a simple text message or phone call away to help us with all of the proceedings. The compassion and support they gave us will be remembered with appreciation for years to come.
Tara Hollow
Nov 30, 2021
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This year my family unexpectedly lost Mom in July and my grandfather in September. We went to Milam for my Mom and William-Thomas Funeral Home for my grandfather. I was very pleased with my experience at Milam at the time, but it wasn't until we buried my grandfather through the other funeral home did I realize just how special the employees of Milam are. My family was welcomed with open arms at Milam, we never felt like an inconvenience or just a business transaction, but more like we were long time friends or family. Erma greeted me at the Newberry location where we held Mom's service and made
Carol Craig
Sep 17, 2021
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Caryn Ruano
Jul 27, 2021
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My experience with Milam funeral home was amazing! I had the privilege of working with Ashley Milam and she took care of everything for me. I was sad and upset and really didn’t know what had to be done. She was kind and caring and guided me every step of the way. I would highly recommend working with them!
Mirelys Rimada
Jul 24, 2021
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Losing a love one is never easy and losing my husband on a accident, is been the hardest thing I’ve been through. I honestly believe that William is an angel send by my husband. Without William I would’ve been lost and without no idea what to do next. The understanding and empathy that he has show me is priceless. William, I am truly thankful and appreciate everything that you have done for me and my family in the hardest time of my life.
Marlin Nipper
Feb 24, 2021
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This is a shout out to one of our best friends and one-of-a-kind officiant, Ashley Milam, for doing an exceptional job marrying us last weekend.
My wife Arlene and I have known Ashley for several years. My mother passed away in December of 2019 and it was such a relief for me to know I could count on Ashley to take care of her in her final journey and take care us during that very difficult transition. Ashley was a steadfast friend to me, a comfort to my children who were devastated by the loss, and the kindest of souls to the rest of my family and friends. Her compassion and understanding were
My wife Arlene and I have known Ashley for several years. My mother passed away in December of 2019 and it was such a relief for me to know I could count on Ashley to take care of her in her final journey and take care us during that very difficult transition. Ashley was a steadfast friend to me, a comfort to my children who were devastated by the loss, and the kindest of souls to the rest of my family and friends. Her compassion and understanding were
Tammrah Dampier
Jan 05, 2021
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William Turner Heath
Nov 12, 2020
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Melissa Redon
Sep 15, 2020
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When my brother in law died unexpectedly at 22 years of age none of us were prepared to handle his death, yet alone plan a funeral. Milam made the process as easy and painless as possible. They showed our family extreme kindness, empathy, and professionalism. They worked with us to create an event filled with personal touches, that honored his life in a beautiful way. While the experience was incredibly hard for all of, Milam really helped in making it all a bit easier for us which I will forever be grateful for.
Kaye Lewis
Aug 11, 2020
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