Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

05/14/2026

To grieve is to be human.

Image description: Quote set over a sunset: "Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity. The price you pay for love. The only cure for is to grieve." —Earl Grollman

05/13/2026

🎉 Join us for our FIRST EVER Bingo Night at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services in Port Charlotte! 🎉

Come enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, friendly competition, and community connection inside our chapel. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo player or just looking for a fun outing with friends and family, we would love to welcome you!

🗓 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
2405 Harbor Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Enjoy light refreshments while playing for fun and making new memories with members of our community.

We are excited to host this special event and hope this will be the first of many community gatherings to come. Be sure to invite your friends and join us for a great afternoon! 🎊

05/13/2026

Did you know? When a surfer passes, their friends and family host a "paddle out" or "surfer's funeral" for them. This involves paddling out on their boards at their loved one’s favorite surf beach. The group forms a circle and throws leis and flowers into the middle as they all say something nice about the deceased. The largest to date had 511 participants.

05/13/2026

Have you ever thought about the legacy you want to leave behind for the people you love most? ❤️
At Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, we believe planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family — providing peace of mind, clarity, and the opportunity to make your wishes known.
Join us for our Your Life, Your Legacy Educational Presentation and learn how preplanning can help protect your loved ones while creating a meaningful and personal legacy for the future.
📅 June 2nd
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Kings Gate Palace Theater
Topics include:
• The importance of preplanning
• Protecting your family and your wishes
• Creating a meaningful legacy
• The emotional and financial benefits of planning ahead
Registration is available through the HOA office.
Take control of your future — because it’s Your Life, Your Legacy. 🌿

05/11/2026

🎉 Join us for our FIRST EVER Bingo Night at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services in Port Charlotte! 🎉
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, friendly competition, and community connection inside our chapel. Whether you’re a seasoned bingo player or just looking for a fun outing with friends and family, we would love to welcome you!
🗓 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
2405 Harbor Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Enjoy light refreshments while playing for fun and making new memories with members of our community.
We are excited to host this special event and hope this will be the first of many community gatherings to come. Be sure to invite your friends and join us for a great afternoon! 🎊

05/11/2026

Gold Star Spouse Day recognizes the sacrifices made by surviving spouses of fallen service members, and seeks to raise awareness and support for the families affected by war. You can show your support by visiting The Gold Star Wives organization’s list of scholarship resources that can help the spouses and children of the fallen.

Gold Star Spouses Day is recognized on April 5th every year to recognize the sacrifices made by the surviving spouses of our fallen service members.

05/11/2026

This National Nurses Week, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses throughout our community who care for families during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Before many families come through our doors, they have already been touched by the compassion, strength, and dedication of a nurse. Whether in hospitals, hospice care, rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities, or emergency care, you provide comfort, dignity, and kindness when it is needed most.
At Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, we see the difference you make every single day. Thank you for the long hours, the gentle reassurance, the unwavering professionalism, and the compassion you continue to show to our families and loved ones.
Your work does not go unnoticed, and your care leaves a lasting impact on so many lives.
From all of us at Kays-Ponger & Uselton, thank you for serving our community with such heart, dignity, and grace.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

In recent years, flameless cremation has gained in popularity. Also called water cremation, liquid cremation, aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process patented in 1888 involves a nontoxic solution of 95% water and 5% sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, heat and a pressurized chamber. https://bit.ly/3MIEEnz
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We explain the difference between traditional cremation and water cremation and walk you through the different types of cremation services.

05/09/2026

Mother’s Day can bring many different emotions. For some, it is a day of celebration and gratitude. For others, it may be a quiet reminder of someone deeply missed. 💗

At Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, we want those grieving the loss of their mother to know that they are not alone. Sometimes honoring her memory can be found in the smallest moments — lighting a candle, looking through old photographs, cooking her favorite meal, or simply speaking her name.

There is no right or wrong way to navigate grief, especially on days that hold so much meaning. However you choose to spend this Mother’s Day, we hope you give yourself grace and hold close the memories that continue to live in your heart.

This Mother’s Day weekend, we honor all mothers — those with us, and those forever remembered. 🌸

05/09/2026

This May, we’re proud to honor the men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸

Join Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services and the Disabled American Veterans for a special Veterans Open House focused on helping veterans and their families plan ahead with confidence, dignity, and peace of mind.

📅 May 11th
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Port Charlotte Town Center

Stop by to meet Jeffrey, an Air Force Veteran and Preneed Specialist, and learn more about available veteran benefits, exclusive discounts, and how preplanning can help protect the people you love most.

Whether you have questions, want information for the future, or simply want to connect with others in our veteran community, we would be honored to welcome you. ❤️💙

No appointment necessary — we look forward to seeing you there!