Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center

Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 1655 North University Drive in Coral Springs, Florida, has been a pillar of the community since 1980. With a stellar 4.9-star rating from 147 reviews, this locally operated funeral home is part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a blend of warm, familiar service and the resources of North America’s largest group of funeral providers. The facility was beautifully remodeled in 2017, providing a modern, light, and airy space that includes a chapel seating 100 and a reception room for 50 guests, making it ideal for meaningful memorials.

The funeral home’s rich history dates back to the late 1940s when founder R. Jay Kraeer, a mortuary science graduate from Cincinnati, moved to Florida with his wife Lorraine. They opened their first funeral home in Pompano Beach in 1952—actually the city’s first—starting with visitations held in their living room. Jay also introduced the first ambulance service to the area. Over the decades, the Kraeer family expanded to multiple locations across Broward County, including Boca Raton (1957), Deerfield Beach (1963), Fort Lauderdale (1966), Margate (1972), and ultimately Coral Springs (1980). Jay served as president of the National Funeral Directors Association in 1976 and passed away in 2004, leaving his nephew Robert D. Russell to carry on the legacy. Today, the funeral home continues to uphold the high standards of trust, service, and community engagement that Jay established.

Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center offers a full range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation with transparent pricing, and personalized life celebrations. The team specializes in creating unique tributes—whether a tea party, fishing theme, butterfly release, or Scrabble party—to honor the individuality of each life. For cremation, they guarantee custody of care, using only Dignity Memorial-owned or trusted crematories with CANA-licensed operators. They also offer innovative options like Neptune Memorial Reef and Celestis Memorial Spaceflight. The funeral home honors veterans with compassionate, respectful services and is deeply involved in the Coral Springs community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce, supporting the American Diabetes Association and Susan G. Komen Foundation, and hosting an annual holiday candlelight service. Available 24/7 with a 100% service guarantee, Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center is a trusted partner for families during their most difficult times.