Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Celebrating Lives and Comforting Families in The Villages
Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones.
This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail.
In partnership with Highland Memorial Park, we ensure a dignified continuum of care, offering a spectrum of beautiful resting places amidst verdant tranquility. Our unwavering commitment to personalized, respectful, and affordable service stands as our pledge to each family.
The Hiers-Baxley Life Event Center is not just an exclusive enclave for the residents of The Villages, Ocala, and nearby areas; it is a heartfelt invitation to all who seek to commemorate life’s pivotal moments. With state-of-the-art amenities and a deep understanding of personalized service, we are here to craft events that resonate with personal significance and leave an indelible mark on all who attend.
At Hiers-Baxley, every celebration is an ode to a Life Worth Celebrating. Your milestones, your memories, your moments—woven into events as remarkable as the lives they honor.
- New Building
- Multiple Chapels
- Reception Room
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Large Capacity Spaces
- Private Gathering Spaces
- Pet Friendly
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Multi-Sensory Experience
Custom multimedia experience that includes both audio and video elements.
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
- Event Planning
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
- Catered Events
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Certified Celebrants
Trained professionals for personalized ceremonies.
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Funeral Video Production
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
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Overnight Visitations
A full-night gathering to honor and be with a loved one.
- Flower Arrangement Delivery
- Home Delivery of Ashes
- Priority Mail of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
- Ash Scattering
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Multicultural Funerals
Information
- 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
- (352) 561-8048
- Call for hours. 24/7 answering service.
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Recent Obituaries for Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
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William Hall, Jr.
1932-2025CMSgt (Ret) William Thomas Hall, Jr, age 92, of The Villages, FL passed away on April 8, 2025. He was born in Miami, FL on October 20, 1932, to the late William Thomas Hall, Sr and Mabel G Gibson. He ... -
Joe Ann O'Rourke
1946-2025Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joe Ann O’Rourke, 78, of The Village of Hadley who passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Joe Ann was originally from Long Island, NY ... -
William Mottla, Jr
1953-2025William F Mottla, Jr June 29, 1953 - April 1, 2025 William Mottla, Jr, age 71, of The Villages, FL and Murphy, NC, passed away after a very short illness at UF Health, Shands Hospital in Gai... -
William Regets
1960-2025William Michael Regets, 64, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on March 26, 2025, in Tavares, Florida. William was born in Campbellsville, KY to Michael and Raegena Munford Regets on April 27,... -
Claire LaDow
1935-2025Claire LaDow, 90, of Summerfield passed peacefully March 22, 2025, with family at her side.Claire was born in Waterbury, CT on Feb. 1, 1935, to Arnold and Frances Archambault, the eldest of 3 children...
Pricing
Cremation Services Starting At
- Price is for direct cremation with temporary urn basic cremation container, and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within a 50 mile radius of the funeral home).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes in a temporary urn.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Burial Services Starting At
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff;
- Removal of your loved one as well as transportation to the cemetery for burial (within a 50 mile radius of the funeral home).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
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