Family-Owned and Operated Since 1959

Swilley Funeral Home is the oldest family - owned funeral home serving Tampa Bay and surrounding communities. We are here to serve families at an affordable price. The funeral home slogan is You don't have to pay more to have a meaningful service.

David and Kathryn Rickner, both licensed funeral directors, purchased the funeral home in 2004 changing the name to Swilley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Our mission is to offer dignified, personal, professional, and compassionate services at affordable prices. 

We offer pre-planning which ensures that your wishes will be followed and undoubtedly lessen your family's burden with the task of making emotionally difficult decisions. We also offer pre-funding to cover funeral costs so that NO financial burden remains. Funds are place in a 100% funded Trust Account and remain in the trust until the time of need. 




Swilley Funeral Home is a Traditional Funeral Home proudly serving the Tampa Bay area since 1959, in the same location, 1602 W. Waters Ave, Tampa, FL. Our goal is to work closely and diligently with the family to guide them through the difficult process of losing a loved one, as well as assisting with final preparations. Every family is unique. Our goal is to provide affordable services that will honor the memory of your loved one.