Butts Memorial Chapel

Butts Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services is a distinguished, family-oriented funeral home proudly serving the Belle Glade, Clewiston, and surrounding Lake Okeechobee communities in south Florida. As the ONLY African American-owned funeral home in the Glades region, the chapel has established a legacy of trust, dignity, and cultural sensitivity. Operating from two convenient locations—507 SW 3rd Street in Belle Glade and 400 S. Berner Road in Clewiston—the facility offers a full spectrum of funeral and cremation services designed to honor the life of every individual with integrity and compassion.

The experienced staff at Butts Memorial Chapel brings over 150 years of combined expertise in the funeral service industry, encompassing cemetery and funeral care. They are committed to guiding families through every step of the planning process, whether for an immediate need or a pre-arranged service. The chapel provides onsite services, an onsite chapel, and language assistance to accommodate diverse needs. Notably, it is one of the few funeral homes in the area offering pre-planning and prepaid funeral services, allowing families to lock in current prices and ease future financial burdens. For those seeking comprehensive coverage, the chapel is an “Assure for Life” provider, offering a program that covers up to seven family members for a low monthly fee with no health exams or age limits.

Butts Memorial Chapel offers a full-service flower shop, Belle Glade Flowers & Gifts, conveniently located on-site to meet all floral needs. Additionally, the chapel provides clerical services with ordained reverends and bishops, as well as musicians and praise teams, ensuring a meaningful and personalized ceremony. The facility is wheelchair accessible, offering accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating, and proudly identifies as LGBTQ+ friendly, striving to create a welcoming environment for all.

Payment options are flexible, including prepayment plans and the “Assure for Life” program. The chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and staff are always ready to offer support, education, and understanding. Whether planning a traditional burial, a cremation service, or a unique celebration of life, Butts Memorial Chapel emphasizes timeliness, dignity, and excellence to help families begin the healing process. For more information or to begin pre-planning, families are invited to call (561) 996-8889 or visit the website.