Joseph A. Scarano Stirling Memorial Chapel

Joseph A. Scarano Funeral Homes, a family-owned and operated network of funeral homes in South Florida, has been serving families with dignity and compassion since 1974. Founded by Joseph A. Scarano, a Florida licensed embalmer and funeral director with deep Italian roots, the organization places a premium on warmth, hospitality, and the importance of family. With locations in Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, and formerly at the Stirling Memorial Chapel in Davie, the firm provides comprehensive funeral, memorial, and cremation services to families of all faiths and cultures. The Stirling Memorial Chapel, originally located at 6300 Stirling Road in Davie, offered a quiet, well-kept environment for services. However, the real estate for that building was sold, and the chapel is now closed. Continuing operations at the Pines Memorial Chapel (9000 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines) and the Presidential Circle Memorial Chapel (4351 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood) ensure that families in Davie and the surrounding communities receive the same trusted care. Services include burial and cremation, with direct cremation starting at $4,270. The facility features an onsite chapel, wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and offers pre-payment plans. The company also offers international funeral and cremation services, and operates additional affiliated homes such as Funeraria Rosario Rivera, Funeraria El Mar Caribe, Eternal Light Funeral Home, and Scarano Asian Funeral Home. Pre-planning is emphasized as a thoughtful gift to loved ones, allowing individuals to lock in today's prices for as little as $100 with no interest or finance charges. Available 24/7, the staff—including Nancy Rodriguez Rivera Scarano, Michael Scarano, Joseph L. Scarano, Sheila Scarano, and George Ortiz—are committed to being there before, during, and after services. The team prides itself on transparency, honesty, and a reputation earned through decades of devoted service. Families are encouraged to leave reviews and can reach the funeral home directly at any time, as the business never solicits business via phone calls. With a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 44 reviews, Joseph A. Scarano Funeral Homes continues to serve as a pillar of support for the South Florida community, carrying forward the founder's philosophy that service to others is the rent we pay for our room in heaven.