Sarasota Memorial Park

Cindy Nix

I was not in a good place making arrangements for my mother (7/11/22). Less than 30 hours later (7/12), plans changed & I cancelled via phone call and email. I called the establishment and was told to get a typed statement that I cancelled the transaction (7/14) to begin the process of my refund. On 7/25 I was informed that I wasn't due a refund; why did it take this long to inform me of this? Not listed in the terms and conditions and above the signature, (I will admit I missed it because it wasn't with the terms and conditions), "If you purchase this Agreement anywhere other than Firm's place of business the following applies [...] Purchaser, may cancel at any time [...]" I asked Sarasota and their holding company in Gainesville where the heck was I supposed to go to make the arrangements, across the street at the convenience store? What kind of place takes advantage of one grieving? I was told it is up for interpretation for how the statement was phrased. The advice was I could get a broker to sell the niche to which I paid $4.461.00. I tried to pay with a credit card & it wouldn't go through even though I had funds to cover it; ironically my debit card went through. My credit card company told me no such transaction was ever ran through the system on 7/11. They knew I could reverse the charge using a credit card. They used my venerability to swindle me out of my money. A funeral company?? Despicable. I have tried several avenues to get my money back and I am still trying (9/5). DO NOT GO HERE.

Eddie Lockridge

We don't have any loved ones buried here but we ride our bikes through daily. Last year they had a guy that worked very, very hard to maintain this property and it showed. I haven't see that guy in quite awhile and now the place looks terrible. I would be so upset if my family was in this cemetary. Everything is overgrown, not trimmed and not maintained. It is so very disrespectful to the people buried here and even more so to the families that have a loved one here. I'm sure part of buying a plot in this cemetary included maintainace...shame on you Sarasota Memorial Park, this is no way to treat the people that have entrusted their loved ones and themselves to you!

Lo Brown

well there is no improvement in the upkeep or care of the grounds. Trees are not trimed and are full of moss suffocating the leaves, there are fire ants everywhere you walk, stones are sinking and covered in sand. Recently had a burial and they left a pile of sand 8 inches deep I had to rake out and level the grave sight myself. Stone was chipped when they removed it for burial. It is a very sad place of mismanagement and no labor force to do the general upkeep let alone the massive repairs and upkeep needed to put it back in order. It is a two man show and it requires at least a team of 5 to keep it up full time. Just sad no one cares.

Pauline Brown

This place has gone down hill rapidly!!! I would give it a 0 star if possible. I have been putting flowers and Xmas decorations for over 25 years and was able to pickup after each holiday. Thiyyear they t