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Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
3596 South Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025 · (386) 752-1954
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★★★★4.124 Google reviews

About Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Lake City, Florida area, which means families are typically working directly with local owners rather than a regional or national corporation. They operate as a full-service funeral home, meaning they can accommodate a range of needs including traditional burial arrangements. Traditional burial services start at $2,845, which provides a reference point for budgeting, though families should ask about additional costs that may apply depending on specific choices. On Google, the home holds a 4.1-star rating across 24 reviews — a generally positive score, though the relatively small number of reviews means it offers a limited picture of the overall customer experience.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,845
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$595
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$300
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$275
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$250
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,095
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,420
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
Contact
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,845

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Joey M
2 months ago

Gateway handled my elderly mothers funeral and did a great job, our funeral director JD was very straightforward and honest about the costs and reviewed all options with us in advance. The estimate we received was accurate. The entire staff was compassionate and respectful. All bases were covered an…

★★★★Barbara Brandkamp
a year ago

My brother was in the VA hospice in Lake City when we went to the funeral home to make arrangements for his burial. We were taken to a conference room explained our needs, were told the price for a cremation, shown a decorated box for burial, the box to be forwarded to Bushnell Veterans Cemetery. I …

★★★★★Courtney Paschall
a year ago

Chris Starling took excellent care of my dad during his burial. He also made sure we had everything we needed. I hope I never have to work with him again, but if I do, I will be in good hands.

★★★★★Todd Brown
2 years ago

This place is the best! I cannot give them enough praise. Somehow, they seem to know exactly how you are feeling. I lost my mom and my best friend on May 7th at 11:55 am. this year. Somehow, I held it together. Mostly because of the respect these people know how to treat you with. Top notch group of…

★★★★Momma Bear
2 years ago

My aunt was in Hospice before she pass. She was very meteculous person. In her final days, she had a contract written to sell her home. Orchestrated where certain belonging would go an to whom she wished them to go to. And booked her own funeral with this funeral home. Thinking it was paid in full s…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(386) 752-1954
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews24 reviews →
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