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
Information
- 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
- (352) 561-8048
- Call for hours. 24/7 answering service.
- Our Hiers-Baxley Locations
Recent Obituaries for Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
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Ruth Zimmer
1929-2024Ruth Zimmer, 95, of The Villages FL, passed away on November 12, 2024 peacefully at home. Ruth was born in East Orange, NJ to Bessie and Harry Tucker on August 18, 1929. She married Herbert Zimmer on ...View Obituary -
Sandra Poklar
1939-2024Sandra M. “Sandy” Poklar, 85, a resident of The Villages, FL, and formerly of Kane, PA, passed away November 9, 2024, at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, The Villages. Born on October 18, 1939, in ...View Obituary -
Ellen Wolanski
1954-2024Ellen J. Wolanski, 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 4th in the Villages, FL after battling a brief illness. Ellen was born in Vinalhaven, ME to Ellen (Dorothy) and George Hansen on Octob...View Obituary -
Paul Hagerty
1946-2024The Hagerty family is devastated to disclose the untimely passing of Paul Edward Hagerty on October 29, 2024. He was seventy-eight years young, and the world is worse off without him in it. He was man...View Obituary -
Henry "Hank" Lemanski
1949-2024Hank Lemanski Born in Holyoke, MA, August of 1949. A College graduate with a bachelor's degree. He served in the Army and National Guard for 4 years His professional life was as Material Director for...View Obituary
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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