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Funeral provider · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Smith Darlene
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Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre is an independently owned funeral home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, operated by owner and managing director Darlene B. Smith since 2024. The home offers traditional funeral services, cremation services, personalization options, and veterans services, with staff including multiple funeral directors and certified crematory operators, many with military backgrounds.
Independent, family-owned
- Ownership
- Independent, family-owned
About Smith Darlene
Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre has been serving the Jacksonville community for over 30 years, with deep roots in the area. The home is known for its compassionate approach to helping families honor their loved ones through traditional, personalized, and unique services. Owner Darlene B. Smith, a Jacksonville resident since 1976 and graduate of Florida Community College of Jacksonville's Funeral Service Program (2002), has led the home as managing director since 2006 and became owner in fall 2024. The funeral home takes particular pride in honoring those who have served in the military, with over 30 years of combined military service among its staff members, including funeral directors and staff associates who are veterans of the U.S. Air Force and Army.
Typical funeral homes prices in Jacksonville Beach
Smith Darlene doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Jacksonville Beach typically charge:
Low
$1,995
Typical
$2,195
High
$5,495
City-wide figures from 12 published prices — not Smith Darlene's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.
Services offered
- Funeral homes
Who you’ll work with
Darlene B. Smith
Owner / Managing Director
Graduate of Florida Community College of Jacksonville Funeral Service Program (2002)
Jacksonville resident since 1976, formerly worked as a nurse at Baptist Medical Center for over a decade. After experiencing a family loss, pursued funeral service career to help families through grief. Managing director since 2006, owner as of fall 2024. Mother of five and grandmother of ten.
Terry A. Tilley
Funeral Director, Embalmer, Certified Crematory Operator
Associate in Science in Funeral Service from St. Petersburg College
Employed with Quinn-Shalz since 2015. Came from Southwest Florida where he began funeral service career after work in nonprofit and animal welfare management. United States Air Force veteran.
Cory Browne
Funeral Director and Certified Crematory Operator
Associate in Science degree in Funeral Services from Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville native who began career with Quinn-Shalz while in high school. U.S. Army veteran with three tours of service in Afghanistan. Has a son and a daughter.
Damien Russo
Funeral Director
Associates in Science degree in Funeral Services from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Born and raised on Florida's Space Coast, moved to Jacksonville to attend University of North Florida where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Enjoys camping, playing music, and spending time with family.
Ilex M. Climenhaga
Funeral Director
Funeral Services Degree from Florida State College of Jacksonville
Employed with Quinn-Shalz since 2012, serving the community for over a decade. Third-generation Jacksonville native. Married to McKinley Climenhaga (retired Navy Chief) with three sons: Kai, Connor, and Lincoln.
Debbie Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Joined Quinn-Shalz in 2003. Longtime Jacksonville Beach resident with four children and seven grandchildren.
Amy Ray
Mia Fuller
Preplanning Advisor and Aftercare Liaison
Joined Quinn-Shalz in 2026. Originally from Chicago, relocated two years ago with two children (Kayla and Grey) and a Silver Lab (Sterling). Passionate about helping families make pre-arrangement decisions.
Michael "Mike" Thompson
Staff Associate
Vietnam War veteran, retired from U.S. Air Force with 21 years of service. Met his wife Patricia in Germany. Grew up in southern California, relocated to Jacksonville in 2000. Has two children and two grandchildren. Joined Quinn-Shalz in 2015.
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Military/Veterans services
- Personalized funerals
Where is Smith Darlene?
Jacksonville Beach, FL
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What funeral homes prices usually include
General context, not specific to Smith Darlene: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.
Included
- The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
- Transfer of the deceased into their care
- Coordination of permits and paperwork
- Use of facilities for a viewing or service
- An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule
Usually extra
- A casket, urn, or burial vault
- A cemetery plot or cremation fee
- Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
- Certified copies of the death certificate
Frequently asked questions
What services does Smith Darlene offer?
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Where is Smith Darlene located?
Smith Darlene is located in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Smith Darlene 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.
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