Long-Term Relationship & Trust

Jevebia Bell

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Aikens Funeral Home for the incredible compassion, professionalism, and care shown to our family during two of the most painful and emotional times in our lives. We entrusted Aikens Funeral Home with the services for our beloved grandmother, Mrs. Mary Gatlin, and most recently our precious Baby Jadell, and both experiences confirmed exactly why this funeral home is truly one of a kind.<br><br>From the very beginning, the staff treated our family with dignity, patience, understanding, and genuine compassion. During moments when our hearts were heavy and words were difficult to find, they stepped in and guided us with grace and kindness. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially the heartbreaking loss of a child, but the love and support shown by the Aikens team brought our family comfort during unimaginable pain.<br><br>The services for Baby Jadell were beyond beautiful. Every detail was handled with such care, excellence, and professionalism. The setup was breathtaking, peaceful, and filled with so much love that it touched everyone in attendance. In the middle of our grief, Aikens Funeral Home created an atmosphere that honored Baby Jadell’s life so beautifully and gave our family memories we will hold close forever. We truly cannot imagine another funeral home providing the level of service, compassion, and attention to detail that was given to us.<br><br>We would especially like to thank Mrs. Aikens, Tom, Eugenia, and Andrew for going above and beyond for our family. Your kindness, patience, comforting words, professionalism, and dedication did not go unnoticed. Each of you carried yourselves with excellence while making our family feel supported every step of the way. The genuine care you showed made a tremendous difference during one of the darkest periods of our lives.<br><br>Because of the experiences we have had with your funeral home, our family has fully determined that Aikens Funeral Home is, and always will be, our family funeral home. That title is not given lightly. It comes from trust, consistency, compassion, and the unforgettable way you cared for our loved ones and our family.<br><br>Thank you again for everything you have done and continue to do for families in the community. Your work is more than a service. It is a ministry of compassion, healing, dignity, and love. May God continue to bless each of you abundantly for the comfort and peace you bring to grieving families every single day.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>Ms. Bell

Ms. E

Aikens Funeral Home loves ❤️ the Tampa community! Thank you Aikens Funeral Home management and staff for serving the Tampa community for over 46 years.

Marie Sweet Zeta

Akins Funeral Home was truly amazing during one of the hardest times our family has ever faced. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly supportive. Being a family-owned business, they treated us like more than just clients—they treated us like family. Every interaction made us feel supported and understood, never rushed or treated like just another “customer”. Every detail was handled with care, compassion, and respect, which gave us peace of mind when we needed it most. Their kindness and guidance made an overwhelming experience feel manageable, and we are deeply grateful for the comfort they provided. I would highly recommend Akins Funeral Home to anyone in need of compassionate and dependable service. Akins Funeral Home will forever hold a special place in our hearts. If I could give 10 stars I would!

Carla White

Aiken's Funeral Home has amazing customer service. I have known the Aiken's family all my life. This family has a legacy of values, hard work and dedication to the Tampa Bay Community. They are true to giving excellence care and attention to families during their time of sorrow.

QUA’SHAWUN TEEL-BOOKER

Great place my family has been using them for years and years.

Mario Watkins

The passing of my mom was real heavy on me,being she lived so far away.When it came to her Sunset.It didn’t take long for me to choose who I wanted to provide her Service.I Grew up in Tampa Florida and Everyone knew who provided responsible respectable as well as beautiful services.Aikens Funeral Home Was the 1 for Me and my Family.

Celeste Peoples

Aikens Funeral Home is the only Funeral service that my family has used for as long as I can remember and for good reason. LaCheryl and her staff has always been courteous, personable and always professional for the service preparations for their clients and their love ones. Thank you for assisting me in all areas of need for my husband’s service and making sure that I was okay afterwards.

Alison Anderson

My family and extended family have used the services of Aikens Funeral Home for years. I am thankful and appreciative to LaCheryl and all her staff. They facilitated processes and services with perfect care and concern for my late mother. Thank you for helping me and my family navigate a difficult time with ease and comfort.

Trena Jones

Aikens funeral home has always been and will be our choice for our family laid to rest needs. They have taken care of all of my family members. I truly thank them.

Louis Barnes

Aikens Funeral Home has been trusted by my family for years to care for the remains of multiple deceased/dearly departed family members. They have assisted my family members and I with planning numerous funeral services with Dignity, Commitment of excellence and Compassion. Whether it was a Burial or Cremation the personal attention, sincere care, love and preparation provided allowed our family to have a complete celebration of life that was meaningful and memorable. Thanks Aikens Funeral Home for all you do to give attention to the little things to help families celebrate their loved ones. Sincerely, Louis Barnes

Jeffrie Miller

I have been acquainted with Aikens funeral home for a number of years, being a part of the Ballard/Miller family we have entrusted several family members to the care of Aikens. My in-laws Jack & Fannie Miller, brother in-law Jack Miller, My Mother Minnie Ballard, brother Carl "Hawk" Ballard and most recent February 2020 my Uncle Joe Ballard who was a military veteran. The staff was awesome! Handled everything with the VA (which was overwhelming), kept me informed, was always accommodating of my frequent changes. Their wealth of experience took care of the smallest of details, which I had overlooked. We will continue to use them in the future for our family needs as they arise.