Newcomer Funeral Home, South Seminole Chapel

Newcomer Funeral Home, South Seminole Chapel is a funeral home in Lake Mary, FL. The business provides cremation and funeral services, including burial options, preplanning, and reception facilities. It operates under a family-owned tradition that dates back to 1893, when D.W. Newcomer opened an undertaking and livery service in Kansas City, Missouri. The Newcomer family has served in the funeral industry for five generations, with the current leadership including fourth-generation director Ren Newcomer and his wife Theresa, as well as their children Maggie and John. The company expanded into Ohio in the late 1990s and early 2000s, opening chapels in Kettering, North Dayton, Beavercreek, and Centerville. The Lake Mary location is part of this broader network of facilities that offer simplified pricing plans for cremation and burial. The business emphasizes transparent pricing, noting that families save hundreds or thousands of dollars compared to other local providers. In February 2026, pricing surveys were conducted to compare line items such as transportation, embalming, service fees, viewing, and ceremony costs, excluding caskets and vaults. Staff members, including funeral directors Tonya Thaxton and Lindsey Rathje, bring local experience and a personal approach to guiding families through the process. The company upholds core values of excellence, trust, care, and growth, aiming to provide personal service in modern facilities.

The business holds a rating of 4.70 based on 66 reviews. This strong local reputation is reflected in consistently high customer ratings and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. The facility is located at 335 E State Rd 434.

Newcomer Funeral Home, South Seminole Chapel combines a long family history with a focus on affordable, personal funeral services in Lake Mary, FL.