Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home & Crematory

Fred Hunter's Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 6301 Taft Street in Hollywood, Florida, has been a trusted pillar of the Broward County community for nearly 60 years. With a legacy dating back to the 1890s when the original Fred Hunter's was founded in Detroit, the funeral home brings four generations of experience and a deep commitment to compassionate, professional service. Today, the Hollywood location is part of a network of four Fred Hunter's funeral homes in Broward County, all united by an unwavering dedication to honoring lives with dignity and care.

The funeral home is situated on the sweeping grounds of Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens, one of the most spectacular cemeteries in the United States. This unique setting offers families the convenience of planning every aspect of a funeral or memorial service in one place, from traditional funerals to celebrations of life. Flexible spaces include a large chapel and a reception center, accommodating intimate gatherings as well as large events. Modern amenities such as streaming music, tribute video production, and live webcasting ensure that loved ones near and far can participate in the remembrance. Ample parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance add to the convenience.

Fred Hunter's Funeral Home is especially notable as the only funeral home in Broward County with an on-site crematory. This provides families with exclusive custody of their loved one throughout the entire cremation process, fast delivery of the urn, and the ability to accommodate witness cremations. The crematory is built to allow families to be present when the cremation begins, offering peace of mind. The funeral home offers all-inclusive cremation pricing and specializes in personalized options, from scattering ashes to combining cremation with a funeral or memorial service. The staff includes licensed, certified crematorium operators who adhere to strict standards, including single cremation and thorough chamber cleaning.

Cemetery services at Hollywood Memorial Gardens and Hollywood Memorial Gardens North provide a wide array of resting places: ground burial plots, mausoleum crypts, cremation niches, scattering gardens, private family estates, and private mausoleums. Dedicated sections honor infants and veterans, and the grounds are adorned with marble chapels, stained-glass windows, and intricate mosaics by renowned sculptor Enzo Gallo.

Fred Hunter's specializes in multicultural and religious funeral traditions, including Catholic, Hindu, and Jewish customs. The team works closely with families to create personalized celebrations that reflect the unique life of the loved one, whether that involves a barbecue honoring a pit master, a butterfly release, or a display of a beloved antique car. The funeral home also offers pre-planning services, helping families lock in today's prices and relieve loved ones from future financial and emotional burdens. Prepaid plans include relocation protection, lifetime flexibility, and purchase protection. Additionally, an on-site bereavement counselor and a 24-hour compassion helpline support families through grief. Veterans are honored with special funeral and burial services befitting their service. With a 4.6-star rating and hundreds of positive reviews, Fred Hunter's Funeral Home & Crematory remains a cornerstone of the Hollywood community, offering professional and heartfelt care around the clock.