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Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center serves the families of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and its neighboring communities. We provide traditional and contemporary funerals and cremations to people from all walks of life. We're also a brand-new, state-of-the-art event center where celebratory experiences, action-packed activities and unique moments come together. Located near the Bradenton and Sarasota areas, we have a bright, spacious venue with a relaxed, Florida feel.
Personalized memorials and celebrations of life
At Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center, we believe that every service should be as unique as the life lived. We capture the essence of your loved one to create an event that honors your special person and gives friends and family a chance to come together and remember.
Perhaps it’s a barbecue in honor of the pit master, complete with live music and bottles of homemade sauce for guests to take home. Maybe it's a sun-and-sand fete for a beloved beachcomber. Or perhaps it's a quiet outdoor scattering ceremony with the closest family and friends. No matter your wish, no matter the detail, we handle it all.
Our premium venue is flexible and can accommodate a traditional funeral service, modern celebration of life, large gathering or more intimate service. With three private arrangement rooms, we will work with you one-on-one to ensure your needs and budget are met. From floral arrangements to music selections, decor, mementos and more, we guide you through your choices with care.
Cremation options
Not everyone knows that there are many cremation options. If you're interested in cremation, we can explain the process and your various choices. From a simple cremation without a memorial service or witness cremation to a full funeral service and catered reception, we help you understand this increasingly common choice and handle all of the cremation arrangements. We offer home or mail delivery of your loved one's ashes and cremation remembrance jewelry as well.
Learn more about our cremation options.
Multicultural traditions
The team at Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center appreciates our diverse community and is experienced in planning memorials that incorporate a variety of religions, cultures and customs. From Jewish funeral traditions to Christian, Mennonite and Amish faiths, we welcome people of all backgrounds and cultures and are here to help you honor your loved one in a very special way. Need a funeral celebrant? We can help.
A party venue with catering and modern amenities
Every inch of our newly developed space was thoughtfully designed with the Lakewood Ranch community in mind.
Whether you need an intimate room to play cards with friends or wish to host a birthday party with a larger guest list, Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center can be customized to suit your needs and wishes. With contemporary styling and modern amenities, our building includes two event spaces and is perfect for hosting your special occasion. The larger room (our premium venue) has vaulted ceilings and chandeliers. It comfortably accommodates more than 130 guests. The basic venue provides the same modern elegance in a slightly smaller space, with capacity for about 100 people.
Want to plan a New Year’s Eve party with passed hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails, live music and a dance floor? Let’s create the ultimate celebration. From high-top tables for a cocktail party to round tables for a seated meal, our venue can be configured any way you’d like.
Curious about catering, music and more? Don’t worry—we take care of it all. Our full catering capabilities include Kosher options, and our onsite kitchen provides plenty of space for food prep and staging. We also have streaming music options and televisions for custom playlists, slideshows and videos.
Expert event planners at your service
The planners at Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center are experts in all kinds of events. We have unmatched resources and experience—and a passion for helping you plan the perfect occasion, whatever that might be.
As specialists in one-of-a-kind celebrations, our team will take the time to get to know you and find a way to fulfill your every wish. No matter your request, it's our promise to provide you with a celebration that is unique, memorable and meaningful.
Plan a final farewell with style
As a Dignity Memorial® provider, we are experts at celebrating life with attention to detail like no other. We believe a funeral or cremation memorial should be an event that speaks to what makes a person special and deeply reflects a life story—and the very best way to tell your story is to plan in advance.
When you make final arrangements ahead of time, you get to carefully consider your options and make choices that ensure that your life is remembered the way that you want—but you also lock in today’s prices and protect your family from worrying about money.
Find out everything you need to know about prepaid funeral plans.
Veterans and public servants programs
We deeply appreciate those who have sacrificed for our freedoms and specialize in serving the veteran community. It's our privilege to honor veterans and their families in need of funeral services.
Watch a video to learn all about our services and get a free veterans planning guide.
Lean on us
We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please reach out to us, day or night, if we may assist with funeral or cremation arrangements in Lakewood Ranch, if you'd like to plan a party like no other, or if you would simply like a tour of our event center.