Blount & Curry Life Event Center
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Blount & Curry Life Event Center
605 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609 · (813) 876-2421
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.9171 Google reviews

About Blount & Curry Life Event Center

Blount & Curry Life Event Center is a full-service funeral home in Tampa that operates as part of Service Corporation International, the largest corporate funeral home chain in North America — families who prefer an independently or locally owned provider may want to keep that in mind. The facility is described by customers as beautiful, and reviewers mention a distinctive "Speakeasy" reception room that offers a more personalized gathering space for the right family. With 171 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, customer feedback is consistently strong, with multiple reviewers specifically praising staff member Kristine Koeze for her compassion, attention to detail, and helpfulness throughout the arrangement process. Reviewers also note that staff respected stated budgets without upselling, which can be a meaningful reassurance for families navigating costs during a difficult time.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 14, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,900
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,095
Direct cremation from
$2,900
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$3,270
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,395
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$595
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$595
Additional day of refrigeration charge (per day)
$95
Restoration (Per hour/where necessary)
$100
Refrigeration
$695
Use of Facilities and Staff14 items
Premium Facilities & Staff Services
$2,295
Standard Facilities & Staff Services
$1,895
Extraordinary Affair
$4,995
Equipment and Staff Services for Service at the Crematory (Our services include
$995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation for four hours the evening before, or for two
$695
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for Celebration of Life Graveside Services
$695
Off-Site Venue Staff Services for Celebration
$2,295
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$2,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$595
Additional Personalization
$295
Standard Personalization
$795
Premium Personalization
$1,395
Supervision of Disinterment
$1,995
Signature Personalization
$3,995
Transportation9 items
Service vehicle
$395
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$895
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$495
Flower Vehicle
$395
Transfer to or from airport
$395
Transfer to or from crematory
$295
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$995
Limousine
$995
Sprinter Van Limousine
$1,295
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$3,695
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home2 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$2,795
This charge includes Professional Staff and Services for Anatomical Donation, Embalming, Transfer
$3,695
Direct Cremation6 items
Direct Cremation
$2,900–$18,595
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$2,900
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$4,095
Direct Cremation with Harmony Deluxe - Blue cremation container with a blue veneer and
$3,350
Direct Cremation with Transporter - Wood grain alternative container with a wood grain
$3,195
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$2,900
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$5,095–$26,490
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$5,095
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$6,590
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$5,095
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$295–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,395
Caskets
$1,000
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,895–$6,295
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise67 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional 4.5"x5.75" Portrait Cards
$25
Air Tray
$295
Audio Visual Equipment Rental
$395
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $295
Combination Unit
$395
Coordination Fee for International Ship-Out
$1,595
Cremation Expediting Fee
$395
Cremation Witnessing Fee
$595
Crematory Fee
$395
Cross/Crucifix
$40
Delivery of ashes to a Local Cemetery
$295
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
Contact
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$95
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Legacy Video Book 10” Screen
$245
Legacy Video Book 7” Screen
$195
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
From $395
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Diamond
$3,499
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Neptune Memorial Reef Exclusive Placements
From $37,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Limited Placements
From $22,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Premium Placements
From $18,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Scattering
From $1,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Standard Placements
From $9,995
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Outside Cemetery Opening and Closing
$2,495
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Scattering of ashes at Sea
$595
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Temporary Container
$95
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$895
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Leon Russell
2 months ago

The service provided by Blount Curry Life Event Center was excellent. Kristine Koeze handled everything in a compassionate and professional manner. At a very stressful time, she made sure that all our family needs were met. Thank you for outstanding service.

★★★★★Brielle Linares
2 months ago

Kristine went above and beyond during an incredibly difficult time. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and compassion were evident in everything she did. She made the entire process feel seamless and thoughtfully guided us through each step, which brought a lot of comfort during an emotional …

★★★★★Jennifer Malcolm
5 months ago

From the first moment I contacted Blount & Curry after the passing of my mother I was treated with compassion, respect, and kindness. On top of that, the professionalism and courtesy was unmatched. Top notch. Kristine was wonderful, helping every step of the way with a beautiful presentation tail…

★★★★★Erica Levey
5 months ago

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Kristine was through the process. She made everything so easy even during the saddest of circumstances. Facilities were beautiful and though we didn’t use their Speakeasy room, it was such a cool space for the right person. Shoutout also do Suzie for being so …

★★★★★Nina Strychalski
a year ago

From start to finish I had an amazing experience. The team was so professional and accommodating. They even brought table cloths from another location because it was my mom’s favorite color. They did miss any small details. I told them my budget and they did not try to sell me on anything else. I ca…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(813) 876-2421
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews171 reviews →
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