Celebrating Life, One Family at a Time
Here at David Russell Funeral Home, our mission is to provide compassionate and personalized funeral services to families in Lakeland, Florida, and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to guiding you through the funeral planning process with kindness, respect, and dignity. We understand that losing a loved one is never easy, and we strive to make this difficult time a little easier by providing a range of tailored services to suit your family's unique needs and wishes.
Our Story
David Russell Funeral Home is a locally owned and operated funeral home that has been serving our community for over three decades. Our founder, Russell Moline, had a vision to provide affordable and compassionate funeral services to families in need. After his sudden passing, Scott Norris, a licensed funeral director with over 28 years of experience, took over the funeral home in 2015 and has continued to uphold the same values of respect, compassion, and affordability.
Our Services
At David Russell Funeral Home, we offer a full range of funeral services, including traditional funerals, cremations, memorial services, and veterans' services. We understand that every family is unique, which is why we take the time to listen to your needs and create a personalized tribute that celebrates your loved one's life. Our services include:
- Full funeral services with burial or cremation options
- Memorial services to honor your loved one
- Veterans' services, including headstones and burial flags
- Pre-planning and pre-funding options
- Out-of-state transfers
- Video tributes and online obituaries
Our Promise
At David Russell Funeral Home, we promise to provide you with the patience, understanding, and respect you deserve during this difficult time. We believe that every family, regardless of financial means, deserves a dignified and respectful farewell for their loved one. Our prices are 10%-60% lower than other area funeral homes, ensuring that you can afford the services you need without sacrificing quality or dignity.
Why Choose Us?
- We are a locally owned and operated funeral home, dedicated to serving our community.
- Our prices are 10%-60% lower than other area funeral homes.
- We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family's unique needs and wishes.
- Our experienced professionals are dedicated to guiding you through the funeral planning process with kindness and respect.
Excellent Service and Compassion
The majority of reviewers praised David Russell Funeral Home for their exceptional service, compassion, and professionalism. Many reviewers expressed gratitude for the funeral home's ability to make a difficult time easier, citing their kindness, empathy, and dedication to ensuring that every detail was taken care of.
Personalized Care
Several reviewers highlighted the personalized care and attention they received from the funeral home staff, particularly Stevie and Scott. They were praised for their genuine concern, compassion, and ability to make the funeral planning process as smooth as possible.
Professionalism and Respect
Reviewers also commended the funeral home's professionalism and respect for the deceased and their families. Many mentioned that the staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the funeral was carried out with dignity and respect.
Negative Experiences
However, a few reviewers had negative experiences with the funeral home. One reviewer was extremely dissatisfied with the service, citing unprofessional behavior, poor communication, and a lack of attention to detail. Another reviewer had issues with the cremation process, claiming that the funeral home was holding their mother's body "hostage" and making unreasonable demands.

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