Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, located at 4207 East Lake Avenue in Tampa, Florida, is a distinguished funeral home and cemetery that has been serving the community since 1937. Originally founded as Garden of Memories Cemetery by Senator Ray C. Knopke and Roy Timble, it was the first memorial park in Hillsborough County and the first in the county to be protected by a perpetual care fund from its inception. In 1976, the Knopke family built a funeral home on the cemetery property, initially named Knopke Funeral Home, which became the first funeral home to be a sister location for a major cemetery on the west coast of Florida. The current facility, now known as Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, was constructed in 1981 and offers 20,000 square feet of space, including a main chapel that accommodates up to 200 guests with traditional seating or round tables. The chapel features modern lighting, bright furniture, an upgraded audio/visual system, and striking stained-glass windows, creating a serene environment for celebration and remembrance. Additional spaces include the Cam-Rose Room for 75-100 guests and the Azalea Room for intimate gatherings of 20-25 people.

The funeral home provides a wide range of personalized services, including traditional funerals, cremation, memorialization, and burial arrangements. The team is experienced in diverse religious and cultural customs, including Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, and Hispanic traditions, and Spanish-speaking staff are available. Pre-planning options are available to protect loved ones and lock in prices, with low-interest payment plans and up to 10% off cemetery property and funeral plans. The affiliated Garden of Memories Cemetery spans over 100 rolling acres with well-manicured gardens, moss-covered oak trees, and a historic 5-story columbarium called Chimes Tower—the first columbarium for cremated remains ever built by a cemetery. The cemetery offers numerous burial options, including in-ground burial, mausoleum entombment, lawn crypts, monument gardens, niches, and private family estates. Two community mausoleums, including the Chapel of Lights built by the Knopke family, provide above-ground entombment at prices comparable to ground burial. The cemetery also honors veterans with four dedicated gardens, including Veterans Garden 1 featuring the "Branches of Our Military" memorial and Veterans Garden 4, created after the Vietnam War. Additionally, the adjacent Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, founded in 1917, offers a glimpse into Tampa's history with private estates and hand-carved monuments.

Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories is part of the Dignity Memorial network, which guarantees 100% service satisfaction, 24/7 availability, and flexibility for pre-paid plans that are transferable across North America. The facility is conveniently located near Interstates 4 and 275, with wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, and provides free on-site parking. Families can also send flowers or sympathy gifts through the Seasons Design Studio. With a rich history, comprehensive services, and a commitment to honoring every life uniquely, Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories remains a trusted pillar of the Tampa community.