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Forest Meadows Funeral Home Inc
725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 · (352) 378-2528
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★★★★4.2150 Google reviews

About Forest Meadows Funeral Home Inc

Forest Meadows Funeral Home Inc is an independently owned funeral home in Gainesville, FL, which means families are typically working with local owners rather than a regional or national corporation. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans services are not available here and are worth asking about directly. Their direct cremation starting price of $3,265 is something to weigh against other local providers, as pricing context for the Gainesville market would help clarify whether this falls in the budget, mid-range, or premium tier. On Google, they hold a 4.2-star rating across 150 reviews, which reflects a generally positive reputation with a reasonable volume of feedback, though it's worth reading recent reviews closely to get a sense of what families have consistently experienced.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,265
Direct cremation from
$3,265
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,495
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$595
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$545
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$545
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$375
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$250
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
$3,265
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Robin Bizub
a month ago

Working on pre-need arrangements...a task we all put off, was made easier by working with Van Elmore. He talked with us at length about our needs and concerns and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend speaking with him to prepare for the inevitable. Sending our thanks his way!

★★★★★Tira Johnson
2 months ago

My daughters and I recently visited Forest Meadows Funeral Home & Cemeteries and were so impressed by the outstanding customer service provided by Mr. Johnny Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. He answered all of our questions thoroughly and n…

★★★★★Linda Nadeau
6 months ago

Forest Meadows Funeral home did a wonderful job in working with us, as our loving mother transitioned from this life to the next. We felt cared for and they worked with us in our plan we had laid out for our mother's ceremony of remembrance. Very professional and personal. I highly recommend them

★★★★★Mary Q Carnes
6 months ago

Hello, Friends, Nice to hear from you again. You served us well. From the moment Scott & I met at an information session, and shortly before we needed your services, I knew we had a great friend in Scott, whom I could trust. I was right. At the moment of my need for Forest Meadows to mobilize, every…

★★★★C W
8 months ago

This was one of the worst cases of professionalism I have ever experienced. The staff appears to be caring, but unfortunately, they are not truthful and do not meet deadlines. We were lied to many times. It took us over a month to get the death certificate. We were told they were mailed, only t…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(352) 378-2528
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews150 reviews →
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