After a Lifetime,
Afterall.
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.
Features
- New Building
- Multiple Chapels
- Reception Room
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Large Capacity Spaces
- Private Gathering Spaces
- Pet Friendly
- 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
- Scattering Assistance
- 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
- Multicultural Funerals
Details
- 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
- (352) 561-8048
- Call for hours. 24/7 answering service.
- Other Hiers-Baxley Locations
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Pricing
General Price ListCremation 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.
Immediate Burial 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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After a Lifetime,
Afterall.
