Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Service of St. Petersburg

Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Service is a funeral home in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving families with compassionate, personalized end-of-life care. The business offers full-service funeral planning, immediate need assistance, and pre-arrangement options, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It specializes in creating meaningful tributes through customized services such as video tributes, dove releases, keepsake jewelry, and personalized memorials. The team is dedicated to supporting families during difficult times with dignity, respect, and individualized attention.

The business was founded in 2001 by Steven S. Lawson, a licensed funeral director with over three decades of experience. Originally established in Neptune, New Jersey, the company relocated to Long Branch, New Jersey, and has since expanded its services. Steven S. Lawson, a graduate of Upsala College with a degree in Business Administration, earned his funeral director credentials through the American Academy McCallister Institute of Funeral Service. He continues to lead the company with a focus on family-centered care and community service.

Located on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, the funeral home sits just a short distance from 1st Avenue North and 1st Avenue South, with the public artwork “Orange Car That Has Not Moved For 10 Years” visible nearby. It is also within a quarter-mile of 49th Street South and Mavericks High, situated near the heart of the city’s residential corridor.

Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Service holds a strong reputation among the families it has served, recognized for its consistent compassion and reliability. It maintains a steady record of repeat and referred clients, reflecting deep trust and long-term relationships built through personal service and integrity.

In St. Petersburg, Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Service stands as a trusted presence in the community, offering thoughtful, individualized care that honors the lives of those who have passed.