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At Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.
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- Onsite servicesAvailable
- Free parking garageNot available
- Free parking lotAvailable
- Free street parkingNot available
Location
Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL
4035 East 15th Street, Panama City, FL
32401, United States
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- LLLindaJul 23, 20255.0My mother recently passed in Georgia where I was taking care of her. I was left trying to decide what to do with her remains while grieving. I knew my mother wanted cremation, but she told me nothing else. My mother had dementia, and my father has Alzheimer's. I was left trying to figure out what to do with her ashes. My brother was buried at the Garden of Memories cemetery in 1981 in Panama City where my parents lived at the time. I had some divine inspiration one night wondering if my parents had arranged for their burials while handling my brother's. The next day I spoke with Charlie at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home. His calm voice was so soothing to my battered, confused soul. He researched it, and several days later called me back to tell me that my parents had arranged for space in the cemetery back in the 80s. He had to search due to the time span, and the funeral home did not own the cemetery in the 80s. Charlie was so helpful. A few weeks later after this conversation, while clearing out my mother's house, I found a family register where my dad had documented that they purchased not only plots but also grave markers for him and my mother. Again, I called Charlie who went digging in the ancient archives and found evidence that the transaction occurred. I am so thankful for Charlie! He made dealing with handling my mother's affairs a little easier. He always called or emailed me to follow up on all discussions, and he went out of his way to help me long distance with researching the archives/vault, coordinating a service, getting a chaplain, and simply just being there for me. This company is blessed to have a person like Charlie working for them.
- JYJoshua YorkJan 23, 20255.0Atleast I payed my respects to my grandfather last name tidwell Capps and grandmother Francis Muriel tidwell Capps and my mother's grave is here to Bonnie Townsend born may 12th 1967 passed away April 25 2014 nickname mighty mouse rest in peace mom and my grandparents
- BHBuddy HorimotoFeb 27, 20241.0My son is buried here in the section where it is supposed to be only flat headstones 14 years ago I was told I could only put a flat headstone in his section now obviously there are several upright headstones why are people able to break the rules and y'all do nothing about it I need a answer from whoever is in charge
Frequently Asked Questions About Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL
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.
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 are provided by the Funeral Director at Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL?
The Funeral Director handles transportation of the deceased, notifies authorities and family, arranges death certificates, coordinates with insurance and benefits, prepares obituaries, embalms and prepares the body, assists with funeral and burial arrangements, coordinates services, and provides grief assistance.
What steps should I take immediately after a death occurs?
Coordinate with the funeral home for cemetery arrangements, gather required information for death certificates, contact clergy for services, notify family and friends, decide on memorial gifts, and prepare obituary information. The funeral home assists with paperwork and notifications.
Is immediate assistance available when I call the funeral home?
Yes, if you request immediate assistance, the funeral director will come right away. If you wish to spend some time with the deceased before arrangements, that is also accommodated.
Should I choose burial or cremation for a loved one?
Burial and cremation are both options. Burial in a casket is common, while cremation offers flexibility and can be less expensive. Cremated remains can be kept in an urn, buried, placed in mausoleums or columbaria, or scattered according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing time between death and disposition so families can arrange and participate in services in a comforting manner.
What are the hours of operation at Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL?
The cemetery is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including Federal Holidays.
What payment options are accepted at Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL?
Payment options include American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Is Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL accessible for individuals with disabilities?
Yes, the cemetery has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking, and onsite parking is available free of charge.
What nearby places can visitors explore when visiting Garden of Memories Cemetery - KFL?
Nearby places include the Gardens of Memory Cemetery for additional memorial options, St Patrick's Episcopal Church for religious services, and local dining like Lickin' Chicken and Gary's Oyster Shack which visitors might enjoy before or after their visit.
How can nearby residential apartments like Whispering Palm Apartments and Westshore Palms assist visitors to the cemetery?
Visitors or family members traveling from out of town might find accommodations at Whispering Palm Apartments or Westshore Palms, offering nearby lodging options close to the cemetery.