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Stanfill Funeral Home in Miami, FL provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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What are people saying?
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Compassionate Care
Customers consistently praised the staff for their kindness, empathy, and support during difficult times.
Professionalism
The team was noted for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle arrangements seamlessly.
Customer Service
Many reviews highlighted excellent customer service, with staff being responsive, accommodating, and attentive to family needs.
Facilities
The funeral home was described as beautiful, clean, and well-equipped, providing a comforting environment for families.
Value
Several customers appreciated the reasonable pricing and lack of pressure to upsell services.
- MCMary ClarkDec 17, 20255.0My experience with Stanfill was made easier by my having obtained a pre-need contract several years earlier when my loved one was able to communicate her wishes, When the need arose, the Stanfill folks were warm, proficient and professional. I am grateful for their assistance.
- MKMartie KevenDec 16, 20255.0The registration was amazing nice people
- MPMadison PennabereDec 13, 20255.0Carly whom we dealt with for our cousins funeral arrangements was very professional and thorough she took her time with us.
- GBGenna BrissonDec 8, 20255.0Daniel was kind, patient and extremely communicative during this difficult time. All arrangements were coordinated perfectly allowing our family to focus on family and honoring my father. Thank you to the Stanfill team.
- TRTom ReeseNov 21, 20255.0They took care of everything at a reasonable price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stanfill Funeral Home
What happens during cremation?
Cremation is another form of disposition or handling a body after death. However, many people don't know what happens during cremation. Cremation takes place in a carefully maintained facility known as a crematory or crematorium. Within the crematory is a special cremation chamber. The body is placed in a cremation container or casket and positioned inside the cremation chamber. Once the container or casket is in the cremation chamber, the door is tightly sealed. The operator then turns on gas jets, which create intense heat that reduces the body to bone fragments. This process takes approximately 2-3 hours.
After the cremation, the remains are collected and processed to the consistency of sand or a finer ash. The white or grayish remains, often called cremated remains at this stage, are then sealed in a transparent plastic bag along with an identification tag. The bag weighs about 5 lbs. and will often be returned to the family in a selected urn, which can then be buried, placed in a niche inside a columbarium, taken home or transported for scattering. Additionally, the cremated remains can be separated and placed into multiple urns, keepsakes or even jewelry specifically designed as a final resting place.
Cremation is a respectful, dignified process chosen by many families. However, some faiths discourage or prohibit cremation. If you plan to hold a religious funeral ceremony or have the remains buried in a church cemetery, check in advance to make sure there are no issues.
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
Why have a public viewing?
Viewing is a part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists believe that viewing aids the grief process by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death. Viewing is encouraged for children, as long as the process is explained and the activity is voluntary.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does Stanfill Funeral Home provide?
Stanfill Funeral Home provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services.
How can I contact Stanfill Funeral Home?
You can call them 24/7 at +1 305-667-2518 or email wecare@stanfillfh.com.
What are the operating hours of Stanfill Funeral Home?
Stanfill Funeral Home is open 24 hours every day, including Federal Holidays.
What payment options does Stanfill Funeral Home accept?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
What happens during cremation at Stanfill Funeral Home?
Cremation takes place in a crematory where the body is reduced to bone fragments by intense heat over 2-3 hours. The remains are processed to ash, sealed with an identification tag, and returned in an urn or other keepsake.
What does a Funeral Director at Stanfill Funeral Home do?
They handle body pickup, notify authorities, prepare death certificates, assist with benefits, prepare the body, assist with funeral arrangements, coordinate with clergy, and provide grief assistance.
What should I do immediately after a death occurs?
Coordinate with the funeral home, gather vital statistics, notify clergy and family, decide on memorial details, and let the funeral home assist with death certificates and obituary submissions.
How can nearby transportation options help me visit Stanfill Funeral Home?
The Miami Dade Transit-BUSWAY & SW 104 ST bus station nearby provides convenient public transportation access to Stanfill Funeral Home.
Are there nearby flower shops for funeral arrangements?
Yes, DGlamour PineCrest Flowers and Glamour Floral Creations, both nearby flower and gift shops, can help with funeral floral arrangements.
What other medical services are available near Stanfill Funeral Home?
Nearby health services include Serena Sara (chiropractor and hospital), Endodontics of Pinecrest (oral surgery), and Sage Dental of Pinecrest (dentist and general dentistry).