Sorensen Funeral Home

Visitation assistance: We can help with making arrangements for visitation services if desired by family members or friends of the deceased person.

Our funeral directors work closely with families through this difficult time. We offer many different services to families during their time of grief and sorrow. It comprises preparing for the funeral service by dressing the body and arranging flowers at the bedside; may also include providing counseling services to help family members cope with their loss and grief, or help arrange transportation for family members both physically and emotionally.

Our goal is to make sure your loved one gets into our care as quickly as possible. We will always be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have on the day of service or during the weeks before it. So contact us to know more.

Our funeral home directors know the community well and have experience with all types of funerals and obituaries in St. Petersburg, Florida. We are one of the few offices that manage all our services in-house. With our state of facility and transport vehicles, we make a lot of things easier for you. Our transport vehicles are of the highest standard. Even on rare occasions when we have to depend on outside services for transport, we only use trusted and known transport services. This is to ensure our clients get only excellent services.

We offer many different options for cremation, including direct St. Petersburg cremation with viewing, in-ground burial, memorial services, and the like.

Yes. We offer funeralpPreplanning so that your family will not be forced to make difficult decisions when you die.

Sorensen Funeral Home is ready to offer help after the death of a close friend or family member. We step in and help you make all the necessary arrangements.

Pets are often a big part of the family. We have created an area for your loved ones pets so they can be included at the funeral.

If you choose cremation remains, we will have the cremated remains available within 2 business days of final authorization

Yes. You can Call us at 1-727-323-5111, 24/7 if a death has occurred.

We will have the death certificate for you within 2 business days of certification

We will come to meet you at your home or church to plan your service if you prefer, at no additional cost.

We will have the cremated remains available within 2 business days of final authorization.

Our cremation building allows for families to witness the cremation or view the facility in advance if requested.

We are available 247/365 days a year.

When death occurs, Sorensen Funeral Home personnel are available to assist you at any hour, seven days a week. Please call (727) 323-5111 for assistance.

With cremation, your options are numerous. The cremains can be interred in a cemetery plot, i.e., earth burial, retained by a family member, usually in an urn, scattered on private property, or at a place that was significant to the deceased. (It would always be advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.) Today, there are many different types of memorial options from which to choose. Memorialization is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. A memorial serves as a tribute to a life lived and provides a focal point for remembrance, as well as a record for future generations. The type of memorial you choose is a personal decision. for more infor,ation visit our website https://www.sorensenfuneralhome.com/

It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it provides you with increased flexibility when you make your funeral and cemetery arrangements. You might, for example, choose to have a funeral service before the cremation; a memorial service at the time of cremation or after the cremation with the urn present; or a committal service at the final disposition of cremated remains. Funeral or memorial services can be held in a place of worship, a funeral home or in a crematory chapel. for more infor mation visit our website https://www.sorensenfuneralhome.com/

Embalming sanitizes, preserves and restores the body; it slows down the decomposition process and enhances the appearance of the body damaged by traumatic death or illness. Embalming gives time to the family of the deceased to arrange a service and allows the family the option of having an open-casket viewing. for more information visit our website at https://www.sorensenfuneralhome.com/

We are here to help, we can arrange to have the remains transported home from anywhere in the world. We will assume responsibility and make the proper arrangements to have the remains return to the community. for more infor mation contact Sorensen Funeral Home (727) 323-5111

We are here to help, Sorensen Funeral Home funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

Funeral directors are in charge of all the logistics following a death. They complete all the necessary paperwork, make arrangements for the transportation of the body and put into action the choices made by the family in regards to the funeral service and the final resting place of the body. Beyond the logistics, funeral directors are there to provide moral support and guidance for someone coping with death. to know more visit our website https://www.sorensenfuneralhome.com/

It is highly recommended to have an obituary notice that’s either placed in a local newspaper or placed online. An obituary lets the public know that a death has occurred and gives them information about the service. Obituaries generally include the deceased’s full name, age, city and date of birth and the city they were living in when they died. It also includes the name of the deceased’s spouse, along with the names of anyone else significant in their lives, such as parents, children or grandchildren. Space may be limited in a newspaper obituary, but you may include a little blurb on the life and legacy of the deceased. An online obituary or memorial website offers you the chance to add a lot more about the deceased. to know more visit our website https://www.sorensenfuneralhome.com/

Of course you can, in fact more and more people are opting for a more non-traditional personalized service. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate somebody’s life. There are many unique ways to celebrate life, let the funeral director know exactly what your desires are and they will honor your wishes. contact Sorensen Funeral Home (727) 323-5111

If no pre-arrangements have been made, the type of service is entirely up to you. Services are usually held at a funeral home or a place of worship. There is a wealth of different services, ranging from a traditional religious or military service to something a little more non-traditional. Our funeral directors at Sorensen Funeral Home are more than happy to work with you to figure out what would be the most appropriate. call us today on (727) 323-5111

We believe in transparency with pricing and place all of our prices on our pricing page. Our goal is to be a high quality provider at an affordable price.

We offer all our services on our pricing page. We offer everything from direct cremation to full services with viewings and burials. We are also able to cater to any special funeral requests that you or your loved ones may have.

We handle all our services inhouse. We have our own state of the art facility and transport vehicles. Occasionally in rare instances we do use a trusted transportation company if we are not able to pick up your loved one in the middle of the night. These carriers are the highest quality and we do not charge any extra for this service. Our goal is to make sure your loved gets in our care as quickly as possible.

Our new Funeral home was built in 1971 and it was built with no expense spared. The funeral home was recently remodeled in 2018 and is located on 1.5 acres surrounded with mature oak trees. Our new on site cremation facility was built in 2008 and allows for witness cremations.

Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it. For those VA national cemeteries with an Avenue of Flags, families of veterans buried in these national cemeteries may donate the burial flags of their loved ones to be flown on patriotic holidays.

You may apply for the flag by completing VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes. You may get a flag at any VA regional office or U.S. Post Office. Generally, the funeral director will help you obtain the flag.

The law allows us to issue one flag for a veteran's funeral. We cannot replace it if it is lost, destroyed, or stolen. However, some veterans' organizations or other community groups may be able to help you get another flag.

Yes. Members of the Commissioned Officer Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as members of a Uniformed Service, are also eligible to receive funeral honors.

The preferred method is the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. If the DD Form 214 is not available, any discharge document showing other than dishonorable service can be used.

Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve. Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable. Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under conditions other than dishonorable. Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.

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Yes, we are proud to offer cremation service in St. Petersburg, Florida

We guarantee that we'll get the cremation taken care of and will iron out all the details so that you can organize the perfect funeral. Work with Sorensen Funeral Home and know you're putting your faith in a team that gets you the cremation services you need every time.

Part of what sets our team apart is that we offer affordable cremation services. We know how devastating it is when you lose a loved one, and we don't want you to have extra stress on your plate. That's why our team offers affordable cremation services. On top of that, we have a number of different cremation packages. That way, you can select a service that makes the most sense for you. Get started with Sorensen Funeral Home and know you're receiving affordable St Petersburg cremations.

Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.

The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."

When compared to other major life events like births and weddings, funerals are not expensive. A wedding costs at least three times as much; but because it is a happy event, wedding costs are rarely criticized. A funeral home is a 24-hour, labor-intensive business, with extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.), these expenses must be factored into the cost of a funeral. Additionally, the cost of a funeral includes not only merchandise, like caskets, but the services of a funeral director in making arrangements; filing appropriate forms; dealing with doctors, ministers, florists, newspapers and others; and seeing to all the necessary details. Funeral directors look upon their profession as a service, but it is also a business. Like any business, funeral homes must make a profit to exist.

It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it provides you with increased flexibility when you make your funeral and cemetery arrangements. You might, for example, choose to have a funeral service before the cremation; a memorial service at the time of cremation or after the cremation with the urn present; or a committal service at the final disposition of cremated remains. Funeral or memorial services can be held in a place of worship, a funeral home or in a crematory chapel.

here are a number of options available, including: Determine if the deceased person qualifies for any entitlements. Check with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and with your State Fund. Many people are entitled to get financial assistance with their funeral costs from these agencies if they qualify. Review all insurance policies the deceased person has, including life insurance. Some life insurance policies have coverage clauses for funeral related costs. Find local charities providing financial help for funeral expenses. Search for non profit organizations and for churches in your area. Talk to your funeral director about cremation options - these can be much less expensive depending on your choices.

You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Cremation niches in columbariums are also available at many cemeteries. They offer the beauty of a mausoleum setting with the benefits of above ground placement of remains. Many cemeteries also offer scattering gardens. This area of a cemetery offers the peacefulness of a serene garden where family and friends can come and reflect.

If you wish to have your ashes scattered somewhere, it is important to discuss your wishes to be scattered ahead of time with the person or persons who will actually have to do the cremation ashes scattering ceremony, as they might want to let your funeral professional assist in the scattering ceremony. Funeral directors can also be very helpful in creating a meaningful and personal ash scattering ceremony that they will customize to fit your families specific desires. The services can be as formal or informal as you like. Scattering services can also be public or private. Again, it is advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.

Yes — Depending upon the cemetery's policy, you may be able to save a grave space by having the cremains buried on top of the casketed remains of your spouse, or utilize the space provided next to him/her. Many cemeteries allow for multiple cremated remains to be interred in a single grave space.

Uncertainty about income tax issues can add to the stress experienced from the death of a spouse. You should meet with your family attorney and/or tax advisor as soon as possible to review your particular tax and estate circumstances. Bring a detailed list of your questions to the meeting. If you do not have an attorney or tax advisor, call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040 for answers to specific tax questions.

Our funeral home is located at 3180 30th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL.

Why do we wait to plan a funeral? Planning for a funeral deserves the same consideration we give to any other important occasion. As uncomfortable as glimpsing one’s mortality may be, it is a fact that the task must be accomplished by someone. Through your plan, we will combine your historical information and personal preferences for your funeral arrangements with a payment plan to fit your budget.

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If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right. Contact Sorensen Funeral Home to learn more.

Hi, yes we do. Schedule a consultation with one of our experienced funeral directors here https://www.sorensenfuneralhome.com/contact-us

Yes, we are proud to offer you our cremation services in St. Petersburg, FL. When you use Sorensen Funeral Home for your cremation services, you know that you're getting comprehensive assistance that leaves nothing out of the picture. We make it easy for you to make funeral and cremation arrangements for your loved ones.

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Yes, we are proud to offer you our professional funeral services in St. Petersburg, FL. Our funeral services are personalized to your needs and desires, whether you desire traditional, religious, or memorial service. Families choose Sorensen Funeral Home for our years of service in the community, our commitment to excellent customer service, and our dedication to serving families in their time of need.

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