Funeral home · Orlando, FL

Pax Villa Funeral Homes

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Pax Villa Funeral Homes is a multi-location funeral and cremation services provider with locations in Orlando, Oakland Park, Miami, East Orange, and Port-au-Prince. Founded in 1994 and family-owned by the St. Amand family, the company emphasizes compassionate care, integrity, and personalized services for families from diverse backgrounds.

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Starting price: $225
Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1994

About Pax Villa Funeral Homes

Pax Villa Funeral Homes was founded in 1994 by Fred St. Amand, Sr., who guided the company through significant growth. The organization is family-owned by the St. Amand family and operates multiple locations across Florida, New Jersey, and Haiti. The funeral home serves families from all walks of life and focuses on creating healing experiences through individualized funeral services, traditional services, cremation services, and personalization options. With second-generation leadership including Sandra St. Amand, a licensed funeral director and embalmer, the company emphasizes commitment to excellence, community involvement, and professional service in the funeral and cremation industry.

Pax Villa Funeral Homes prices

Price list published

Service prices
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead	$1,995
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation	$695
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony	$695
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service	$695
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)	$395
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)	$325
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)	$225
Direct Cremation	$995
Embalming	$895

At $225, this is below the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.

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Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes
Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

Fred St. Amand, Sr.
President & CEO, Founder
B.A. in Business Administration from Southwestern State University (1982)
Founder of Pax Villa Funeral Homes in 1994. Native of Haiti who migrated to the U.S. in the early 1960s. Served as Assistant Manager at Federal Reserve Bank branches in New York and Florida (1968-1980). Owner of Valparaiso United Services, the first and largest Caribbean money transfer company in South Florida in 1982.
Sandra St. Amand
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
B.S. in Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University; M.A. in Public Administration from Florida A&M University; Graduated from Miami-Dade College of Mortuary Science; Licensed funeral director and embalmer
Second-generation funeral director. Native of Miami, Florida. Previously employed with Leon County Sheriff's Department (Tallahassee, Florida) for 5 years. Credited with opening the second Pax Villa location in Ft. Lauderdale in 2002 and third location in Orlando in 2006. Recipient of 2011 Woman of Power award at the National Funeral Directors and Mortician's convention. Active community leader and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Funeral Directors Association, Florida Mortician's Association, and Independent Funeral Directors of Florida. Active member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Resides in Miramar, Florida.
Tony St. Amand
Staff Member
Over ten years of funeral experience. Currently pursuing a degree in funeral services at Miami Dade College.
Jessica St. Amand
Administrative Director
B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix
Second-generation Administrative Director at Pax Villa Funeral Homes. Currently pursuing a degree in Funeral Services at Miami Dade College.

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Veterans services
Preplanning
Cremation services
Personalization

Where is Pax Villa Funeral Homes?

1236 W Kaley St, Orlando, FL

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Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Pax Villa Funeral Homes reviews

Updated July 2026

4.5

79 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.5 from 79 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Pax Villa Funeral Homes: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
The cremation itself and crematory fee
A basic cremation container
Return of the ashes to the family
Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
An urn beyond the basic container
Certified copies of the death certificate
Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

How much does basic services of the director, staff, and overhead cost at Pax Villa Funeral Homes?

Pax Villa Funeral Homes lists basic services of the director, staff, and overhead at $1,995. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does use of facilities and staff for viewing/visitation cost at Pax Villa Funeral Homes?

Pax Villa Funeral Homes lists use of facilities and staff for viewing/visitation at $695. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does use of facilities and staff for funeral ceremony cost at Pax Villa Funeral Homes?

Pax Villa Funeral Homes lists use of facilities and staff for funeral ceremony at $695. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Pax Villa Funeral Homes offer?

Pax Villa Funeral Homes offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Pax Villa Funeral Homes located?

Pax Villa Funeral Homes is located at 1236 W Kaley St, Orlando, FL. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Can I reach Pax Villa Funeral Homes after hours?

Yes — Pax Villa Funeral Homes in Orlando, FL answers its phones 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone the moment you need to, including nights and weekends.

Is Pax Villa Funeral Homes licensed and accredited?

Pax Villa Funeral Homes is a licensed funeral provider, with recognized industry memberships listed under “Good to know” above. You can always confirm a provider's current license with your state funeral board.

Will Pax Villa Funeral Homes give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.