Winter Oak Funeral Home & Cremations

12/08/2025

Respect the Final Journey

When you see a hearse on the road, remember it is not just another vehicle in traffic.

That car is carrying someone on their very last journey, and behind it are the family members and close friends who loved them most.
Those cars following closely aren’t just traffic.

They’re sons, daughters, partners, parents, grandchildren, neighbors and best friends.

Every one of them is grieving, carrying heavy hearts, and trying to hold themselves together while they drive in procession behind their loved one.

Imagine what it must feel like in those cars, tears in their eyes, hands trembling on the wheel, silence broken only by quiet sobs.
The last thing they need is someone cutting in, rushing past, or sounding a horn because they’re in a hurry.

It costs nothing to slow down, keep your distance, and show a little patience.

That small act of respect means everything to the people in mourning.

We never know when it will be our family in that procession, wishing for the same kindness from strangers on the road.
In fact, In Florida, it's illegal and disrespectful to interrupt or interfere with a funeral procession;

you must not drive through it or cut it off, and can face fines for doing so, as the law requires you to wait for the entire cortege to pass, showing respect for the grieving family.

Respect the hearse.
Respect the procession.
Respect the final journey.

12/03/2025

Grant Williams III Service

11/11/2025

01/16/2025

Rita Freitas
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Exceptional Care and Compassion from Winter Oaks Funeral Home and John Romano

Our family is eternally grateful to Winter Oaks Funeral Home, particularly Director John Romano, for the incredible care, compassion, and professionalism he provided during one of the most challenging times in our lives.

After a deeply disappointing experience with Giuseppe Funeral Home, who not only refused to assist with cemetery arrangements but also quoted us an exorbitant fee to transfer my brother’s ashes, we felt utterly overwhelmed and heartbroken. That’s when John Romano stepped in and turned everything around.

John not only transferred my brother’s ashes with great care but did so at absolutely no cost. His generosity and kindness were beyond anything we could have expected. On top of that, he went the extra mile by negotiating with the cemetery on our behalf, securing a significant discount that eased the financial burden on our family.

His professionalism was matched only by his genuine empathy. John guided us through every step of the process, ensuring that every detail was handled seamlessly and with great respect for our loved one. He treated us not as clients but as family, offering the kind of support that made an unbearable situation more manageable.

If you’re looking for a funeral home that truly prioritizes your family’s needs and takes care of every detail with integrity, compassion, and fairness, Winter Oaks Funeral Home is the place to go. John Romano is not just a director—he is a rare gem who goes above and beyond to provide comfort and peace during the darkest times.

Thank you, John, and the entire Winter Oaks team, for your kindness and dedication. You have made a lasting impact on our family, and we will never forget everything you’ve done for us.

11/08/2024

Kimberly Price
Thu, Nov 7, 12:17 PM (1 day ago)
to me

Dear John and Robert,

I know it has been a while since my dad's Carlos Rodriguez' funeral, however, I wanted to send you a late "THANK YOU" note for all you did for us and all your help!
The funeral turned out beautifully, very organized, peaceful, and WOFH was a wonderful location to say goodbye to our dad, with our family and closest friends. Also, all the coordination on our way to the cemetery and the event there as well. Very meaningful for us.
Everyone was pleased with the outcome, and how beautiful everything was despite the circumstances.
I wanted to personally thank you both, for all your support, kindness and for making that process seamless and easy, specially going through the loss of our beloved dad.

We wish all the best for you and your team and thank you again for everything.

best,

Kim Price

07/16/2024

Share Memories of Mary & Support the Mitchell Family

07/04/2024

The staff of Winter Oak Funeral home would like to inform all the families that we respectfully serve, that the Florida Department of Health just issued a statement concerning the entire process of Vital Statistics which effects all Death Certificates and all processes in which all Florida Funeral Homes operate.

Be assured we will be working deligently in getting all our families their Death Certificates as soon as the system is restored.

The Report from the State is as follows:

The data was captured in a cyberattack, hackers claim
The Department of Health possesses some of the state’s most sensitive data.
The Florida Department of Health oversees the state’s 67 county health departments and licenses doctors, nurses and dozens of other health-related professions. The department is led by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, who reports to Gov. Ron DeSantis’

A hacker group claims it has breached the Florida Department of Health and gained access to a large amount of potentially sensitive data on Floridians.

09/21/2023

What a wonderful Surprise to John and Staff today from the Fazio Family. Thank you Theresa for the delicious Sweets, we enjoyed them. That was so kind of you to acknowledge us.

08/01/2023

A very special thank you to Dan Enea and Family for the delicious
Four Rivers Lunch today. It was our honor to assist your family in its hours of need. May your brothers memories stay with you always.