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Chestnut Funeral Home
18 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · (352) 372-2537
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★★★★★4.847 Google reviews

About Chestnut Funeral Home

Chestnut Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Gainesville, FL area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of end-of-life needs, though specific details about services such as pre-planning, veterans' assistance, or graveside ceremonies are not available here. Direct cremation starts at $1,460, though pricing for traditional burial services is not currently on record for comparison. Families have rated them 4.8 stars across 47 Google reviews, which reflects a strong level of satisfaction, though the relatively modest review volume means that picture may not capture the full range of experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,855
Direct cremation from
$1,855
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,350
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$385
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$200
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$250
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$250
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$185
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$200
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,460
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Tyanna Simpson
2 months ago

I recommend Chestnut funeral home to anyone and everyone they are very personal understanding and they will work with you. They are very awesome. They sent me a message on my husband‘s birthday. Sending more condolences and hope I get through it which was very nice of them. I lost my husband not too…

★★★★★Delores Perry
3 months ago

Although it was extremely difficult for me to function the same morning my mom died, Chestnut service couldn't have been more comforting. Everything was handled with care & professionalism. They effortlessly guided me through making both funeral & burial arrangements. Thank you, Delores Perry

★★★★Andarious -
4 months ago

I have been doing chestnut funeral home for years. They have service in my family in the community over the years. Today they help are giving free gas to the community, which was a help because I really need it. Thank you Chestnut for being right on time

★★★★★Janet Brailsford
a year ago

Chestnut funeral Home provided us the opportunity to have a beautiful home going service for my Father who passed away in December. While working with Chestnut to plan the service they made sure that we were well informed on all of our options. Additionally, they shared a cost effective ways to make…

★★★★★Roads Traveled Photography
a year ago

The Chestnut family in Gainesville has served the mortuary needs of the African American community in Alachua County since 1914. Charles S. Chestnut, Sr. was a founding member of the Florida Morticians Association in the early 1900s. The business was founded in the early 1920s by Matthew E. Hughes a…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(352) 372-2537
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews47 reviews →
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