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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
  • Multi-Sensory Experience

  • Pre-Need Planning
  • Memorial Services
  • Event Planning
  • Celebration of Life
  • Livestreaming
  • Catered Events
  • Certified Celebrants
  • Aftercare and Grief Support
  • Funeral Video Production
  • Memorial Programs and Stationery
  • Private Viewings
  • Overnight Visitations
  • 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
  • Parting Stone

  • Multicultural Funerals

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Recent Obituaries for Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge

  • Sharon Bibby

    Sharon Bibby

    1944-2025
    Sharon Anderson Bibby, a devoted matriarch who was a steadfast and unwavering confidant to her loved ones, passed away in the early morning hours of January 6th, 2025. She held a deep love and devotio...
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  • Treva Clark

    Treva Clark

    1939-2025
    Treva June Clark 85 years old of The Villages, Florida passed away on January 1, 2025. Treva was born in Marion, Indiana to Glenn and Thelma Blanchard on August 19, 1939. Treva married the love of her...
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  • Todd Buonasera

    Todd Buonasera

    1970-2024
    Todd Buonasera, 54, of the Villages, passed away on Dec. 29th, 2024.  He was a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and best friend.  Todd was born to Garland and Vivian (Schrimpe) Bu...
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  • Norma Hoehndorf

    Norma Hoehndorf

    1937-2024
    Norma Clare Shonerd Hoehndorf, 87, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 10, 1937, to George D. and Edith M. Shonerd. As ...
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  • Theodore Le Dane

    Theodore Le Dane

    1946-2024
    Theodore Edward LeDane, 78, of The Villages, FL passed away on December 19, 2024, in The Villages, FL. Ted was born in Carlisle, PA to Margaret & Robert LeDane on November 19, 1946. He served in the U...
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Cremation Services Starting At

$3,460
  • 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.
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Burial Services Starting At

$3,730
  • 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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Reviews

4.8 34 Reviews
(5)
My stepmother preplanned her needs following her death. Hiers-Baxley followed through as she requested. There were no issues.
Linda Parker / Nov 29, 2024
(5)
Very helpful in navigating all the minutiae involved with dealing with passing of a loved one. Would highly recommend their services to anyone in their time of need.
Robert Haskell / Oct 09, 2024
(5)
I contacted Rick Gugli of Hiers-Baxley (The Villages) after my sister's passing and cremation in Colorado Springs. Her desire to have services in The Villages in Florida and to be placed with her husband at the Florida National Cemetery necessitated all arrangements to be conducted by text or phone. We arrived at the Funeral Home (having had no prior personal visits) and Rick had everything in order incl a Deacon, a buffet to follow and arrangements for travel and interment at the cemetery. Rick handled everything flawlessly with compassion and professionalism and was available every moment of the day for advice and assistance. The Funeral Home was First Class and well appointed. I cannot recommend Rick and Hiers-Baxley Strongly enough. Doubly so since all was handled at a distance with no personal contact prior to the day of the service. Our trust was awarded in full.
Gary Hodel / Sep 17, 2024
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