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Find Sarah’s Memorial Chapel Obituaries, Services, Contact & Local Help
Looking for Sarah Memorial Chapel recent obituaries? The official business name is Sarah’s Memorial Chapel in Fort Pierce, Florida. Start with the funeral home’s own obituary search, open the individual memorial, then confirm visitation, funeral, burial, flowers and guestbook details before travelling or paying.
Quick Answer: Start With Sarah’s Official Obituary Search
Recent obituary
Use Sarah’s official obituary page. It provides a name-search box plus Show All and Browse Obituaries options.
Service details
Open the individual memorial for visitation, funeral, church, burial, guestbook and family instructions.
Contact
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel lists its Fort Pierce address and telephone numbers directly on its official obituary pages.
Legal record
Use Florida Department of Health—not an obituary page—when a certified death certificate is required.
How to Find Sarah’s Memorial Chapel Recent Obituaries
Sarah’s official obituary page includes a name-search field, a Show All option, Browse Obituaries and an email-list option. Use that page first when you are looking for a person whose arrangements were handled by Sarah’s Memorial Chapel.
Search an Obituary in 6 Simple Steps
For harder name searches, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Join Sarah’s Memorial Chapel Obituary Email List
The official obituary page includes a Join our mailing list option. This is useful if you regularly follow Fort Pierce-area notices handled by the chapel.
What You Can Find on an Individual Sarah’s Memorial Page
Sarah’s memorial pages can contain several practical details. The exact options depend on the family and service.
Visitation
Check the date, start time, end time and exact venue. A visitation may be at Sarah’s chapel or another location.
Funeral service
Many memorial pages identify the church or service venue separately from the visitation location.
Burial / interment
When published, the memorial may name the cemetery or note that interment will occur elsewhere.
Guestbook
Some pages allow visitors to view or sign a guestbook and share memories with the family.
Flowers
Some memorials provide flower-ordering information. Confirm the correct person before ordering.
Sympathy card
Some pages provide an option to send a card or message to the family.
Verify the Correct Person Before Sharing or Attending
| Check | Why it matters | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Similar names can appear in Fort Pierce and Treasure Coast searches. | Middle name, nickname or surname does not match. |
| Age / dates | Separates a current memorial from an older notice. | Age or dates are clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Family names can confirm identity. | No close family information matches. |
| Community | Sarah’s has handled arrangements involving Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach and other places. | There is no known local connection. |
| Service venue | Funerals may be held away from the chapel. | The church or cemetery does not fit what you know. |
See how RecentObituaries.info verifies obituary information.
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel Phone, Address & Contact
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel
728 Avenue D
PO Box 3588
Fort Pierce, FL 34948
Main phone: 772-464-2525
Fax: 772-464-7077
Toll-free: 800-464-4946
Call before you leave when…
- The service is today or tomorrow.
- You are travelling from outside St. Lucie County.
- The obituary and another website show different times.
- You need parking or accessibility information.
- The notice says private viewing or private service.
- You need cemetery or procession details.
A Local History Detail Most Obituary Directories Miss
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel at 728 Avenue D is part of the City of Fort Pierce’s Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail. The City identifies the site as the former Percy S. Peek Funeral Chapel.
Zora Neale Hurston connection
The City of Fort Pierce states that Zora Neale Hurston died on January 28, 1960 and that her funeral was held February 7 at Percy S. Peek Funeral Home, the location now known as Sarah’s Memorial Chapel.
Need a Florida Death Certificate Instead of an Obituary?
An obituary can confirm a public memorial and service details, but it is not a certified government death record. For Florida deaths, use Florida Vital Statistics or the appropriate county health department.
St. Lucie County Vital Statistics
5150 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Vital Statistics: 772-873-4932
Current Vital Statistics hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon–12:30 p.m.
| St. Lucie County service | Current listed fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Death certificate | $17 | County health department route. |
| Additional certificate | $17 each | Current local county fee. |
| Rush | $10 | Where available under county procedures. |
| Protective folder | $3 | Optional county-listed item. |
| Standard USPS handling | $1 | For applicable mailed requests. |
| Unknown year search | $2/year | Current maximum search charge is $50. |
Who Can Get a Florida Death Certificate?
Public-record version
Florida says any person age 18 or older may apply for a certified death record without the cause of death.
Restricted for 50 years
For deaths less than 50 years old, cause-of-death information is confidential and limited to eligible family members, estate-interest requesters, authorized representatives or court-order situations.
Florida State Bureau fees
| State route | Current fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Mail / state office | $5 first certified copy | Includes a one-year search when the record is found. |
| Additional state copy | $4 | Additional certified copy. |
| State shipping | $1 | Current mail shipping/handling charge. |
| Online through VitalChek | $15 first + $7 processing | Additional shipping or options may cost more. |
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel & St. Lucie Indigent Cremation Assistance
St. Lucie County’s current Indigent Cremation Program page specifically lists Sarah’s Memorial Chapel as a participating funeral home during certain months.
Sarah’s current rotation months
January, March, May, July, September and November.
The decedent’s date of death determines which participating funeral homes can be used under the county rotation.
What the program covers
The County states that assistance is limited to basic cremation needs.
It does not pay for burial expenses, embalming, viewing or memorial services.
Current eligibility basics
- The death must have occurred in St. Lucie County.
- The deceased does not have to have been a county resident.
- The decedent cannot have assets over $800 at the time of death.
- For a legally married person, marital assets are considered.
- For someone under age 18, parental assets are considered.
- Documentation is required.
- Only St. Lucie County Community Services can determine eligibility.
St. Lucie County Community Services
714 Avenue C
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone: 772-462-1777 — press 0
How to Verify Cemetery and Burial Information
Sarah’s official memorial pages show that burial locations vary by family. Published memorials have referenced several different cemeteries and even out-of-state or international interment.
| Burial clue seen in Sarah memorials | What to do |
|---|---|
| Pine Grove Cemetery | Confirm the exact Fort Pierce location and grave information before visiting. |
| Riverview Memorial Park | Verify the cemetery address and grave/section directly when needed. |
| White City Cemetery | Confirm cemetery name, service date and entrance before travelling. |
| Sarah’s Memorial Garden | Contact the chapel directly for current location and visitor information. |
| South Florida National Cemetery | Use the official VA page for eligibility, burial scheduling and grave-location information. |
Veteran Burial Help in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County Veteran Services provides free professional assistance to Veterans, their families and surviving spouses.
Fort Pierce Veteran Services Office
714 Avenue C
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone: 772-337-5670
The County says accredited counselors can help with VA benefit claims, documents and related benefit questions.
South Florida National Cemetery
6501 S State Road 7
Lake Worth, FL 33449
Phone: 561-649-6489
The VA currently lists South Florida National Cemetery as open for casketed remains, cremated remains and memorial-wall options. Eligibility must be confirmed through VA.
How to Verify a Florida Funeral License
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation provides an official online license search for regulated businesses and professionals.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Federal Funeral Rule protections apply when you are choosing funeral goods or services.
Ask for prices by phone
A funeral provider must give price information over the telephone when you ask.
Ask for the General Price List
When you visit and begin discussing funeral arrangements or prices, ask for the itemized General Price List to keep.
Choose individual services
You generally do not have to buy a package containing funeral goods or services you do not want.
Separate outside charges
Ask which charges come from the funeral home and which come from cemeteries, florists, newspapers, clergy or other providers.
Research Older Fort Pierce Death and Family Records
For older family-history research, St. Lucie County Libraries provide genealogy databases that can help when a current obituary website does not cover the time period you need.
HeritageQuest
St. Lucie County Libraries provide HeritageQuest access for family and local-history research, including census and historical material.
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition is available inside St. Lucie County library branches for genealogy research.
Library genealogy information phone: 772-462-1618.
Flowers, Guestbooks, Donations & Payment Safety
Flowers
Start from the correct individual memorial before ordering. Make sure the service has not already passed.
Guestbook
Assume a condolence may be visible to others. Avoid private medical, financial or family information.
Memorial donations
If the family names a charity or fund, verify the payment destination before donating.
Unexpected payment request
Call Sarah’s at 772-464-2525 if an unexpected message asks for urgent funeral, livestream or release-of-remains payment.
What If the Obituary Has an Error?
Contact Sarah’s Memorial Chapel
For an incorrect name, service detail or family detail on Sarah’s website, contact the chapel and identify the exact memorial and correction needed.
Use Florida Vital Statistics
Changing an online obituary does not amend the official Florida death certificate. Government records require the separate Florida amendment process.
After You Find the Obituary: What to Do Next
- Save the official Sarah memorial URL.
- Save the funeral, church and cemetery addresses separately.
- Recheck service details shortly before travelling.
- Ask whether the funeral home has handled Social Security death reporting.
- Order certified death certificates only from the correct Florida government route.
- Check St. Lucie indigent-cremation assistance if basic cremation costs cannot be met.
- Check Veteran burial benefits when military service applies.
- Save invoices, certificate receipts, confirmation numbers and benefit paperwork.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using only a copied obituary
Open Sarah’s official memorial before relying on service details.
Assuming funeral = chapel
The funeral may be at a church, another venue or outside Fort Pierce.
Assuming burial = Fort Pierce
Sarah memorial pages include burials in different cities, states and countries.
Ordering the wrong certificate
Choose a Florida certificate with or without cause of death based on the actual need and eligibility.
Assuming county cremation help covers a funeral
St. Lucie’s indigent program covers qualifying basic cremation only—not burial, viewing, embalming or memorial services.
Paying through a random link
Start from the funeral home, government or family-approved source before entering payment details.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, city, funeral home, newspaper, cemetery and date.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Understand when an obituary is not enough for legal proof.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize SSA, mail, records, banks, insurance and other notifications.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Find official VA burial, cemetery, marker and benefit starting points.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand General Price Lists, itemized choices and FTC Funeral Rule basics.
Official & Primary Sources Used
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel — Official Obituary Search Name search, Show All, Browse Obituaries, mailing list and official chapel contact information. Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County — Death Certificates Local certificate availability, fees, address, hours and ordering requirements. Florida Department of Health — State Death Certificates State eligibility, fees, confidential cause-of-death rules and VitalChek information. St. Lucie County — Indigent Cremation Program Eligibility, asset rules, participating funeral-home rotation and program limitations. St. Lucie County — Veteran Services Fort Pierce Local Veteran benefit assistance, address and telephone number. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — South Florida National Cemetery Eligibility, burial availability, hours, address and scheduling information. Florida DBPR — Verify a Licensee Official Florida professional and business license-search route. City of Fort Pierce — Zora Neale Hurston Heritage Trail Marker #7 Official local history for the Sarah’s Memorial Chapel / former Percy S. Peek Funeral Chapel site. St. Lucie County Libraries — Genealogy HeritageQuest, Ancestry Library Edition and family-history research help.Sarah’s Memorial Chapel Recent Obituaries FAQs
Where can I find Sarah’s Memorial Chapel recent obituaries?
Use the official Sarah’s Memorial Chapel obituary page. It provides a name search plus Show All and Browse Obituaries options.
Where is Sarah’s Memorial Chapel?
Sarah’s Memorial Chapel lists its address as 728 Avenue D, PO Box 3588, Fort Pierce, Florida 34948.
What is Sarah’s Memorial Chapel phone number?
The official chapel phone number is 772-464-2525. Its obituary pages also list fax 772-464-7077 and toll-free 800-464-4946.
Can I search Sarah’s obituaries by name?
Yes. The official obituary page includes an Enter Name search field. If the full name does not work, try the surname alone or use Show All/Browse Obituaries.
Does Sarah’s Memorial Chapel offer obituary email alerts?
The official obituary page currently includes a Join our mailing list option.
How do I confirm a funeral or visitation time?
Open the individual memorial page and verify the date, time and venue. If the service is soon or you are travelling, call Sarah’s Memorial Chapel at 772-464-2525 before leaving.
Are all funerals held at Sarah’s Memorial Chapel?
No. Sarah’s official memorial pages show services taking place at churches and other venues. Visitation, funeral and burial may all be at different locations.
How much is a St. Lucie County death certificate?
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County currently lists $17 for a death certificate and $17 for each additional certificate. Other rush, search, folder or shipping fees can apply.
Can anyone get a Florida death certificate?
Any adult age 18 or older may request a Florida death certificate without cause of death. Cause-of-death information for records less than 50 years old is restricted to eligible requesters.
Does St. Lucie County help with funeral costs?
St. Lucie County has an Indigent Cremation Program for qualifying cases. It covers basic cremation only and does not cover burial, embalming, viewing or memorial services.
Is Sarah’s Memorial Chapel part of the St. Lucie indigent cremation program?
Yes. The current County page lists Sarah’s Memorial Chapel as a participating funeral home for deaths occurring in January, March, May, July, September and November. Only St. Lucie County Community Services determines eligibility.
What are the main St. Lucie indigent cremation eligibility rules?
The death must occur in St. Lucie County, the decedent generally cannot have assets over $800, applicable marital or parental assets are considered, and verifying documentation is required.
How can I verify a Florida funeral-home license?
Use the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Verify a Licensee search and compare the business or professional name, location and status.
What is the Zora Neale Hurston connection to Sarah’s Memorial Chapel?
The City of Fort Pierce identifies the 728 Avenue D site as the former Percy S. Peek Funeral Chapel. Zora Neale Hurston’s funeral was held there in February 1960.
Where can I research older Fort Pierce family records?
St. Lucie County Libraries provide HeritageQuest and in-library Ancestry Library Edition access for genealogy research.
What should a Veteran’s family in Fort Pierce check?
Contact St. Lucie County Veteran Services at 772-337-5670 and review official VA burial and cemetery eligibility. South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth is currently open for eligible burials.
Does correcting an online obituary change the death certificate?
No. An obituary correction changes the memorial or public notice only. A Florida death certificate must be amended through the government vital-record process.
Before You Travel, Share or Pay
- Search Sarah’s official obituary page first.
- Confirm the correct person with name, age, family and location clues.
- Recheck visitation, funeral and cemetery details before travelling.
- Call 772-464-2525 when details conflict or a service is imminent.
- Use Florida Health for certified death records.
- Check St. Lucie County’s indigent-cremation program when cost assistance may be needed.
- Use St. Lucie Veteran Services and VA resources when military service applies.
- Verify unfamiliar payment, flower and donation links before entering card information.
- Keep private medical, financial and family details out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Sarah’s Memorial Chapel, St. Lucie County, Florida Department of Health, Florida DBPR, the VA or a cemetery. Verify final service, payment, certificate and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.