Gilley's Family Cremation

Gilley's Family Cremation Providing Polk County Cremation Services at a reasonable price with dignity and respect. Petersburg College.

In a day when many of the area’s funeral homes are part of a chain or are even owned by out of state for-profit corporations, Gilley Family Cremation is proud to be family owned and operated. Brian Gilley started working in Lakeland at a funeral home in December of 1988. Over nearly 30 years he worked at a couple of funeral homes in Lakeland. He also served one year of an internship in Bartow after earning his degree in Mortuary Science from St. After college Brian passed his State Board and National Board Examinations at the top of his class. Brian is committed to serving Polk County in a manner that would make his family proud. The Gilley family is a real Polk County family…just like yours. You can trust our family to serve your family with the same commitment to professionalism and integrity that you would expect from a local business, not an out-of-town conglomerate. We have been in the cremation industry for nearly 30 years, serving the entirety of Polk County. We have helped many families and made many friends over the years.

01/07/2026

William R. Gardner, age 85, of Lakeland passed away on November 25, 2025. Any family members are asked to please contact Gilley's Family Cremation at 863-875-9079.

Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Gay, age 63, passed away at the Lakeland Hospice House on January 3, 2026, after a long battle with ...
01/06/2026

Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Gay, age 63, passed away at the Lakeland Hospice House on January 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Bonnie was born on August 6, 1962, in Lakeland to Donald Leon Gay and Frances Ada Harris. She was a native of Bartow her whole life and graduated with top academics from Bartow Highschool, home of the Bartow Yellow Jackets, class of 1981.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her father Donald Gay, mother Frances H Braunbeck and uncle Gary Gay. She is survived by her siblings Thomas (Mary) Gay of Lakeland, Bobette (Ken) Moseley of Winter Haven, Sonya (Wade) Mincey of Mulberry, Timothy Gay of Homeland, Georgianna Whyte of Mulberry and Sara (Russell) Albritton of Winter Haven along with bonus sisters Diane (Bobby) King and Tammy Wheeler, aunt Betty Altman, uncle Warren (Jane) Gay, aunt Deanna (Buddy) Long and a multitude of loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Those wishing to give remembrances of Bonnie are encouraged to donate to Good Shepherd Hospice House – c/o Bonita A Gay, 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.

01/02/2026

Jennie Marie DeHart, age 66, of Winter Haven passed away on December 28, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband William DeHart, sons William DeHart Jr. (Rhonda) and Benjamin DeHart (Stephanie) and her grandchildren Justin DeHart and MattieMarie DeHart along with numerous extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

01/02/2026

Wayne Robert Jackson, age 71, of Polk City passed away on December 28, 2025. He is survived by his loving family and friends.

01/02/2026

Joan Sheron McCreery, age 79, of Davenport passed away on December 25, 2025. She is survived by her loving family and friends.

01/02/2026

Joseph G Poulin, age 85, of Winter Haven passed away on December 17, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Silvia, family and friends who will miss him dearly.

01/02/2026

Ruben Laide Segura Perez, age 52, of Davenport passed away on December 25, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Mailin, daughter, family and friends who will miss him dearly.

01/02/2026

Wanda Beth McClarren, age 69, of Winter Haven passed away on December 25, 2025. She is survived by her 2 sisters, extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

01/02/2026

Phyllis Marie Farley, age 85, of Winter Haven passed away on December 26, 2025. She is survived by her loving family and friends.

01/02/2026

Madeline Ceola Speckman, age 99, of Winter Haven passed away on December 27, 2025. She is survived by her loving family and friends.

01/02/2026

Timothy Michael Costa, age 58, of Winter Haven passed away on December 27, 2025. He is survived by his loving family and friends.

01/02/2026

Joseph George Katsefaras, age 94, of Winter Haven passed away on December 24, 2025. He is survived by his son Barry (Leslie), 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren along with many other extended family member and friends who will miss him dearly.

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332 3rd Street NW
Winter Haven, FL
33881

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In a day when many of the area’s funeral homes are part of a chain or are even owned by out of state for-profit corporations, Gilley Family Cremation is proud to be family owned and operated. Brian Gilley started working in Lakeland at a funeral home in December of 1988. Over nearly 30 years he worked at a couple of funeral homes in Lakeland. He also served one year of an internship in Bartow after earning his degree in Mortuary Science from St. Petersburg College. After college Brian passed his State Board and National Board Examinations at the top of his class. Brian is committed to serving Polk County in a manner that would make his family proud. The Gilley family is a real Polk County family…just like yours. You can trust our family to serve your family with the same commitment to professionalism and integrity that you would expect from a local business, not an out-of-town conglomerate. I have worked in the deathcare industry for nearly 30 years, serving the all of Polk County. I have helped many families and made many friends over the years.