My name is Scott Norris, licensed as a funeral director/Mortician for the past 28 years. I became the Owner of David Russell funeral home in 2015. This was after tbe sudden death of the founder and former Owner, Russell Moline. However, many families are familiar with me as managing and operating other funeral providers in the local area.
The Funeral home has a role in our community. It is not just another business to serve the purposes of only financial or economic means. David Russell funeral home is here to serve a bigger purpose. We promise to fulfill this role to all people who call upon us at the most difficult of times. We are a Florida-grown and locally owned Funeral Home.
The Funeral home has a role in our community. It is not just another business to serve the purposes of only financial or economic means. David Russell funeral home is here to serve a bigger purpose. We promise to fulfill this role to all people who call upon us at the most difficult of times. We are a Florida-grown and locally owned Funeral Home.
Services
The caring and experienced professionals at David Russell Funeral Home are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family's wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we'll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family and friends with an atmosphere of care and support in which to share thoughts and feelings about death, funerals are the first step in the healing process. It is the traditional way to recognize the finality of death.
Reviews (10)
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.
Brooke Bowers
Jul 20, 2021
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From the moment I arrived I was treated with kindness, respect and understanding. I have lived in Lakeland all of my life and this is a wonderful funeral home. They made the process as smooth as possible given the circumstances. Their very understanding people. Thank you Paula and Scott for taking such good care of our needs.
Daylen Earley
Jun 02, 2021
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Pnut Izhere
May 24, 2021
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This funeral home is holding my mother’s body hostage at honor thy pet. In attempts to try and force me to give half my mother’s cremation to an estranged family member. It has been over 2 months since my mother’s passing yet she is still not cremated and given to me. I paid for cremation services the day My mother got picked up. The funeral home director kept moving the bar for me. first he wanted her will then he’d do the cremation. I provided it. Then he wanted her will to be deposited and he’d go ahead and do the cremation. I did that. Then he wanted to talk to my lawyer and he’d
Delina Bair
May 05, 2021
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We were very pleased with their service. They did everything to accommodate us. They were very personal. Their prices were affordable. They did such a good job preparing our Father for his funeral, that it made everyone feel better when they saw him, because he had such a difficult illness. They accommodated the Elders of our church that dressed our Father. They were very respectful of our religious beliefs. I would recommend them to everyone.
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Josuel Rivera Perez
Apr 03, 2021
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Hi my name is Jomarysa Rivera.
My experience started the night my mom passed away. The sheriff at my house came in and told us that someone called the funeral home screaming and cursing and demanding an autopsy. We all looked at each other and then looked at the sheriff and we said “ we haven’t called anywhere/no one we’ve all been here with mom” we don’t know how that ended or if it was a confusion with another family. So next thing that happened we waited for 16 days to hear from someone about picking up the ashes. on Friday 3/12 I called the funeral home for an update and I was told
My experience started the night my mom passed away. The sheriff at my house came in and told us that someone called the funeral home screaming and cursing and demanding an autopsy. We all looked at each other and then looked at the sheriff and we said “ we haven’t called anywhere/no one we’ve all been here with mom” we don’t know how that ended or if it was a confusion with another family. So next thing that happened we waited for 16 days to hear from someone about picking up the ashes. on Friday 3/12 I called the funeral home for an update and I was told
L. H.
Mar 28, 2021
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All of the staff members at David Russell treated my family with dignity and respect throughout the cremation process for our mother. They were very professional at all times during the process. I really appreciate the fact that they were very upfront about pricing & did NOT try to upsell services. The numbers given over the phone matched exactly what was stated/explained when we arrived several days later.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by Mr. Norris, who despite recovering from a procedure, felt it was important to personally meet with us. He answered EVERY question we had about the process.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by Mr. Norris, who despite recovering from a procedure, felt it was important to personally meet with us. He answered EVERY question we had about the process.
