Funerals & Cremation
A personal remembrance
Celebrating life is the cornerstone of healing.
We look forward to helping you decide how to honor the unique individual you've lost. Whether you chose burial or cremation, together we will create a service as unique as the life, lived.
Let us guide you
Losing a loved one is one is difficult. Let us help ease the burden with a service as unique as your loved one.
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Dedicated Advisor
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Celebrations
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Resting Place
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You Need Us
Why funerals are essential to healing.
Bringing family together.
Coming together with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to share memories, express emotions, and find comforting support. Whether you choose burial or cremation, the need for acknowledgement of the loss with family and friends is ever present. Together we can create a unique meaningful ceremony to express the genuine individuality of your loved one.
A place for family & friends to gather.
When selecting burial, the ceremonies you design revolve around the casket being present. Traditions may be followed, with a viewing, and then a funeral service in the chapel. Or you could choose to have a more relaxed memorial service. We’re here to help you to arrive at the perfect way to gather together, prior to your loved one's interment.
Cremation doesn't limit their life celebration.
Cremation refers solely to the manner in which you or your loved one has chosen to deal with the physical remains. It doesn’t limit the ways you can honor your loved one's life. We heartily suggest that you have a funeral or memorial service, because your need for such a healing experience is not lessened by the decision to be cremated.
Traditional. Profound. Healing.
We can help you design a meaningful and healing committal service to take place at the graveside. These services can take place outdoors or even inside a mausoleum. We'll guide you through the process of personalizing both the service and the site in multiple ways.
What Families Are Saying
Had appointment with Todd C to go over and update our final arrangement plans. He updated our address and email address and also Made sure he had information on our contacts. He reviewed the pre-planning guide with us. He also Gave us brochure on together forever pet remains being able to be buried with us. Very helpful meeting. Thank you.
Author: Steve Nisbet rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I was at the cemetery visiting a family member and Hector came over and checked on us and even helped rearrange some flowers for me!!
Author: Janaiya Montrond rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I just had to leave this comment here I was approached by a gentleman named Hector who offered help as I was bringing flowers to a family member here at fort Myers memorial gardens take kindly help me with a big smile on his face good help like that nowadays it is easy to find I am grateful to have made a new friend
Author: Norma Medina rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I was just visiting some family that recently passed away and Hector was very helpful and funny too we had a conversation for little very good working man.
Author: Jayden Bell rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
just visited! Hector was awesome! will be returning
Author: Z’Uria Maxie rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Hector and his teen are doing a wonderful job maintaining the cemetery grounds. We are very grateful that our loved ones' restring place is being taken care of so well.
Author: Denise Baker rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Hector and his team has done so good on keeping the lawn care of my love ones.
Author: Amy Hillyard rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A huge thank you to Rob for keeping my loved one's grave looking impeccable!
Author: Michele Brown rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Robert Plunkett went out of his way to stop and help me when I needed assistance. He was kind, respectful, and genuinely caring. It's clear he takes pride not only in maintaining the cemetery beautifully but also in treating visitors with compassion. Thank you for your kindness.
Author: Kristin B. rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Working with Craig Barber was a very pleasant experience. He seemed very professional and caring.
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The possibilities are endless.
We invite you to explore the many unique ways to celebrate and honor life. Whether you choose burial or cremation, having a service to honor life, and a permanent place to visit remains, are essential parts of the healing process.
Comfort in Tradition.
Patriotic Honor.
Together Is Better.
Savor Memories.
Ride Strong.
No Place Like Home.
How Would You Like To Be Honored?
A Sporting Celebration.
Keepsakes and Heirlooms.
The Game Goes On.
Take The Stage.
Into The Deep.
Reach for the Stars.
From Ordinary To Extraordinary, We Have You Covered.
Since every life is unique, we will work with you to plan a personalized tribute that truly honors and celebrates the life lived. Let our funeral professionals help you decide what services are right for you.
Signature Services
This glass-front case displays the United States flag that is presented to the family of a military service member or veteran. The case allows family and friends to view the flag while protecting this cherished memento.
Many caskets allow for personalization to best represent the legacy of your loved one. Personalization options range from medallions to cap panels and more based on the casket you select. Talk to us today to find out more.
Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery's DVD Memorial Tributeâ„¢ gives families a lasting tribute to their loved one's life. Each tribute DVD professionally displays photographs set to music that honor and cherish fond memories of a loved one.
Fingerprint pendants are a unique keepsake featuring an imprint that captures the unique impression every life makes on our own. These prints are captured from an inked finger, hand or footprint of your loved one, and are beautifully crafted in your choice of sterling silver, 14kt white or yellow gold.
Our moving Flight Home® Ceremony signifies the soul of the deceased joining other family members who have passed on before them, creating a beautiful and uplifting element to the service.
Live streaming gives everyone the chance to honor their loved ones when they can’t attend the service in person. This service is especially important for those who are too far to travel or have health concerns that prevent their attendance.
These beautiful portrait-style canvas prints can be customized with a selection of backgrounds and frames.
A bagpiper can offer melodious background music to create a soothing atmosphere during times of reflecting and remembrance.
Create a special piece that you can wrap yourself in for years to come. Use your favorite photo, or let us create a collage of photos and elements that will make this woven blanket an incredible comfort.
Displaying memorial collages can bring joy during this time for your family and friends to look back on the good times throughout your loved one’s life. Simply provide us with photos and let us handle the rest.
A funeral home and cemetery like no other.
Founded in 1954 in Fort Myers, we began with a mission to celebrate life and serve families.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The funeral is a ceremony of proven worth and value for those who mourn. It provides an opportunity for the survivors and others who share in the loss to express their love, respect and grief. It permits facing openly and realistically the crisis that death may present. Through the funeral, the bereaved take that first step towards emotional adjustment to their loss.
- Absolutely, in fact, we recommend it. After all, the funeral is a celebration of life. Funeral directors are happy to discuss all options and ensure your funeral is tailored to your wishes. It may be personalized in many unique ways. Contact us at (469) 925-1436 to explore the possibilities.
- There are many reasons to view the deceased. It is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions, and many grief specialists believe that viewing aids the grief process, by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death. Viewing is even encouraged for children, as long as it is their desire to do so, and the process is explained well.
- Yes! Holding services is an important element of the healing process, and choosing cremation doesn't limit the ways in which you can celebrate life. You can even still have a visitation/viewing with the body present if you chose cremation. These services are encouraged to help give family friends a sense of closure during the grief and healing process.
- We have our own crematory here onsite so your loved one remains in our care.
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