Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home

Allen-Summerhill Funeral Homes & Crematory, with its historic Deland location at 126 East New York Avenue, stands as Florida’s oldest continuously operating funeral home, serving families since 1877. For over a century, this cherished institution has been dedicated to guiding families through the process of creating meaningful ceremonies that celebrate life and legacy. The funeral home operates with two convenient locations: the flagship Deland facility and an additional location in Orange City, Florida, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the surrounding communities. At the heart of its service is an on-site crematory, providing families with the peace of mind that their loved one never leaves the care of the dedicated professionals. The funeral home offers a full spectrum of services, including traditional burial and cremation options, immediate burials, visitations, memorial services, and graveside services. Families can choose from simple or elaborate ceremonies, traditional or unique tributes, all tailored to reflect the personality and wishes of the departed. The team is committed to transparent pricing and affordable options, ensuring respectful, dignified, and professional care for every family. In addition to in-person arrangements, Allen-Summerhill provides a convenient online pre-planning tool that allows individuals to make arrangements entirely from home, from selecting services to payment, at their own pace. The funeral home also proudly serves veterans with specialized benefits assistance, including help with headstones, burial flags, and a unique flag retirement program where aged U.S. flags are draped over cremated veterans as a patriotic tribute before being retired. A complimentary replacement flag is provided for each donated flag. Further adding to their community commitment, the funeral home plants a memorial tree in honor of each family served whenever an online obituary is posted, creating a living, environmentally sustainable tribute. The facility is fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, and offers an on-site chapel for services. Financial assistance and prepayment plans are available to ease the burden on families. With an outstanding 4.9-star rating from 43 reviews, Allen-Summerhill Funeral Homes & Crematory continues to be a trusted pillar of compassion and care in Volusia County, standing ready to support families in their time of need.