Southern Funeral Care and Cremation Services

Southern Funeral Care and Cremation Services, located at 10510 Riverview Drive in Riverview, Florida, is a distinguished funeral home dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized end-of-life care to families in Riverview, Brandon, and the greater Tampa Bay area. With over 75 years of combined industry experience, the expert staff—including funeral directors Kevin Talbert, Mark C. Vargo Sr., Mark Weston, and Jacob Aaron Deleon—specializes in crafting meaningful and unique tributes that honor each individual’s life. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, offering an assistive hearing loop, gender-neutral restrooms, and free parking, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Southern Funeral Care offers a range of affordable services designed to meet diverse needs and budgets. Their direct cremation package is available for $875, while a direct cremation with a private identification viewing is $1,250. For those seeking a more comprehensive service, the cremation with memorial service package is $2,395. A complete General Price List is provided for full transparency. The business is proud to be Asian-owned, Black-owned, disabled-owned, Indigenous-owned, Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned, reflecting a deep commitment to serving a diverse community. They are also recognized as an LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space, and they offer prepayment plans to help families plan ahead with peace of mind.

The funeral home is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday by appointment only, and available 24/7 for immediate assistance via phone at (813) 671-3121. Funeral and visitation services are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the facility closed on Sundays. They request no outside food or beverages (excluding water) inside the building. The website features recent obituaries and online memorial gifts to support grieving families, and the team is committed to guiding families through every step of the process with care, respect, and attention to detail. Southern Funeral Care’s reputation is reflected in its 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews, and its onsite chapel and burial and cremation services provide a peaceful, convenient setting for final farewells. The business’s mission is to deliver service as it should be—with dignity, affordability, and heartfelt compassion.