Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory

Personalized funeral services

Every life has a defining trait. Whether it’s a trademark style, favorite decade or a pop culture addiction, our dedicated funeral directors carry special training to discover and develop the key elements that transform a traditional memorial service into a celebration to be treasured by all who attend. Imagine a ceremony that speaks to a lifetime replete with food from the family cookbook, favorite songs that bring a rush of memories, and a color palette to match the staples of a wardrobe. Whatever your desires, our team will work diligently on your behalf to honor every final wish.

Military honors pay special tribute to the veterans and members of the U.S. armed services who served our country. At Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory, we also offer traditional religious ceremonies to suit all cultural backgrounds and religious rites. Cremation services have become increasingly popular and with our on-site crematory, you can rest assured that your loved one will never leave our care.

Let us assist with the food and drink. We'll coordinate with catering so you have more time to spend with family and friends.

Our chapel, stateroom and reception areas adapt to welcome your guests with warmth and comfort. Let our attentive team guide you through every step of the funeral planning process, with team members available to assist day or night.

We’re here to help

We are a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, offering exclusive benefits, compassionate care and personalized service. You can count on us to be there for you in your time of need.

Our location in Temple Terrace offers hassle-free access to Tampa International Airport and is especially convenient to the Northeast Tampa communities of Crystal Springs, Wesley Chapel and Del Rio. Please contact us if we may provide additional information regarding funeral arrangements in North Tampa or if we may arrange a personal tour of our chapel.

History

When Blount Henderson Funeral Home first opened its doors in 1913, Tampa was a small city on the rise. When Frazier T. Blount purchased an interest in the funeral home 4 years later, the F.T. Blount Company Funeral Home represented a change in name and ownership.

In that era, funeral homes usually operated out of small converted residences. In search of larger quarters, Mr. Blount purchased 2 homes on the northeast corner of Tyler and Marion Streets. One structure was converted to a funeral home, and the other became his family residence. An enclosed passageway connected the 2 facilities, creating Tampa's first funeral home staffed on a 24-hour basis.

Growth and expansion

In 1952, Mr. Blount retired and sold his business to 2 key employees, Henry Hale and Jack Yent, Sr. Three years later, Hale and Yent built Tampa's first conventional funeral home on Nebraska Avenue. That building now houses the administrative offices and training center for our new employees, as well as continuing education classrooms for all personnel.

Over the years, numerous funeral homes from Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties joined the F.T. Blount family, including Curry & Son Funeral Home, founded by Mark Curry, Jr. In late 2006, Terrace Oaks Chapel was added to serve families of Temple Terrace and the Tampa area. Today, 5 chapels serve Tampa-area clients as members of the Blount & Curry family.