Corey-Kerlin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Corey-Kerlin Funeral Homes & Crematory has been a trusted pillar of the Jacksonville, Florida community since its founding in 1963 by George S. Corey Jr. and William W. Kerlin. Originally established at 1426 Rowe Avenue, the funeral home quickly earned a reputation for compassionate, professional service. A decade later, in 1973, the founders expanded to a second location at 940 Cesery Boulevard, which remains the primary facility today. In 1983, a crematory was added, further extending its ability to serve families with dignified options. After decades of dedicated leadership, the founders retired, entrusting the business to four longtime funeral directors. The Rowe Avenue location closed in 2023, marking the end of an era, but the legacy continues at Cesery Boulevard. In 2024, Corey-Kerlin joined the Dignity Memorial network, ensuring access to a wide range of benefits while maintaining its local commitment.

Today, Corey-Kerlin offers comprehensive funeral and cremation services tailored to each family's needs. From traditional funerals and visitations to personalized celebrations of life, the staff works one-on-one with families to create meaningful tributes. The funeral home specializes in cremation services with all-inclusive pricing, offering options such as direct cremation, cremation with a funeral service, or cremation followed by scattering, memorialization, or a celebration of life. They emphasize custody of care, with licensed and certified crematory operators ensuring dignified treatment of loved ones. Additionally, Corey-Kerlin serves as a florist and offers burial services, with prepayment plans available for peace of mind.

The facility, located in a red brick building on Cesery Boulevard near Arlington Road, features a large chapel, ample free parking, and wheelchair accessibility. Services also include floral arrangements, music selection, catering, and decor. Corey-Kerlin proudly serves the greater Jacksonville area, including Atlantic Beach, Fruit Cove, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Orange Park, and Ponte Vedra Beach. The team is dedicated to honoring veterans with special funeral and burial services that recognize their sacrifice. They also provide grief support resources, including a grief library and a 24-hour compassion helpline for up to 13 months after a service.

Pre-planning is encouraged to relieve families of emotional and financial burdens, with options for in-person or virtual consultations. As part of Dignity Memorial, Corey-Kerlin offers a 100% service guarantee, lifetime flexibility on prepaid plans, and relocation protection. With a stellar 4.8 rating from nearly 60 reviews, Corey-Kerlin Funeral Homes & Crematory continues to uphold its founding principles of care, dignity, and excellence.