Springhead Cemetery is a historic community burial ground located on the border of Hillsborough and Polk counties, often associated with both Lakeland and Plant City, Florida. It serves as a final resting place for many of the area’s earliest pioneer families and military veterans.
A Quiet, Rural Setting
Features a traditional layout with a
mix of historic upright monuments
and modern flat markers.
Contains graves of veterans spanning several
major American conflicts, contributing to its status
as a site of local historical importance.
The grounds are well-maintained and integrated
with the surrounding agricultural and
residential landscape of the Springhead area.
Burial Plots
Acquiring the rights for interment of the human remains is a central part of funeral planning. Donating today can lower your funeral-planning costs, which have increased over time.
- Interment Rights (sometimes called a deed)
- Donations go toward the ongoing upkeep of the cemetery
| Plot Tiers (#) | Donation Tiers ($) |
| 1 Plot | $1,750 per plot |
| 2 Plots | $1,500 per plot |
| 3-4 Plots | $1,375 per plot |
| 5 or more Plots | $1,250 per plot |
Open & Close
Prepare gravesite for interment and restore it, ensuring the burial is conducted with dignity.
- Excavate plot / mark grave
- Lower casket
- Backfill and restore earth
- Administrative costs
- Electronic services
Eulogy
Speech at a funeral service that honors and celebrates the life of someone who has passed away. We will craft the message, coordinating with the family for any special requests, and deliver the message. As part of the Springhead Cemetery Ministry, we are available for prayer and to offer spiritual guidance for any of the bereaved family and friends.
- Craft message for tribute
- Deliver message
- Spiritual guidance
- Prayer
History of Residents
- Hershel DunkinHershel Dunkin Born Died Hershel Glenn Dunkin, 90, of Lakeland, Florida, born on May 26, 1936, in Cullman, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on June 18, 2026. He retired from Davey Tree Expert Company, and… Read more: Hershel Dunkin
- Refugio “Cuco” Mendoza TorresRefugio “Cuco” Mendoza Torres Born Died Refugio “Cuco” Mendoza Torres, 64, of Plant City, born on July 4, 1961, in San Jose De Medina, Nuevo León, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2026.… Read more: Refugio “Cuco” Mendoza Torres
- Remedios Nolasco VictorianoRemedios Nolasco Victoriano Born Died Remedios Nolasco Victoriano, age 65, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Plant City, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her family. She was born… Read more: Remedios Nolasco Victoriano
- Sylvia HarrellSylvia Harrell Born Died Sylvia E. Harrell, born on January 10, 1947, in Plant City, Florida, passed away on April 20, 2026, in the same beloved hometown, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and… Read more: Sylvia Harrell