David Russell Funeral Home and Cremation

At David Russell Funeral Home in Lakeland, Florida, we believe that every family deserves the utmost respect during times of grief, regardless of their financial means. We reject the idea that funeral services can be packaged into generic options, and instead, we create personalized services that cater to the unique desires of each family. Our flexibility allows us to offer a wide range of options, even for those with limited budgets. Whether it's a sudden or accidental death, the loss of a young person, or a death after extensive medical expenses, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to celebrate the life of their loved one and uphold their spiritual rites.

As the licensed funeral director and mortician for the past 28 years, my name is Scott Norris, and I became the owner of David Russell Funeral Home in 2015 following the sudden death of its founder, Russell Moline. Many families in the local area are familiar with my management and operation of other funeral providers. Throughout my career, I have maintained a simple ideal of how a funeral home should be operated – with compassion, integrity, and a dedication to serving the community.

We understand that a funeral home is not merely a business driven by financial gain. Instead, David Russell Funeral Home has a greater purpose. We aim to be the alternative to funeral homes owned by non-local mega-corporations and the one-stop shopping combos that prioritize maximizing profit from grieving families. Our commitment is to be a responsible and respected member of our community. When families turn to us in their most challenging times, we promise to provide patience, understanding, and sincere respect, all at an affordable cost.

As a Florida-grown and locally owned funeral home, we work tirelessly for each family because we believe that everyone is a neighbor to somebody. Our efforts contribute to the improvement of our community as a whole. When you contact us, you will have the opportunity to speak directly with the funeral director, ensuring that your needs are heard and understood.

We offer a range of services, including full funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, veterans services, out-of-state transfers, and video tributes. We accept major credit cards and insurance assignments to make the planning process more manageable.

Your feedback is invaluable to us. We truly appreciate hearing from the families we serve, and we invite you to take a moment to let us know how well we attended to your needs during your time of loss.

At David Russell Funeral Home, we understand that grief support is essential in helping individuals navigate the loss of a loved one. For this reason, we provide helpful resources to guide you through this difficult time.

If you have questions about the funeral arrangement process, we have compiled a collection of frequently asked questions to provide you with answers and guidance.

Located at 2005 S. Bartow Road in Lakeland, Florida, our funeral home and cremation services are easily accessible. You can reach us at (863) 616-1131 or via fax at (863) 616-1507.

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