SOUTHERLAND FUNERAL HOME, INC.
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA

Southerland Funeral Home, Inc., founded in 1955 by J. Ray and Bobbie Southerland along with their son Steve, began as a humble operation housed in downtown Panama City, Florida. Known for personal service and community support, the funeral home evolved through several generations to maintain a legacy of quality care. Following Ray and Bobbie's retirement in the mid-1970s, Steve and his wife Mary Sue continued this tradition. With foresight into Panama City’s growth, they built a modern facility in 1985 positioned centrally to serve diverse neighborhoods. Their expansion included acquiring Smith Funeral Homes of Panama City and Lynn Haven in 1992, doubling their market presence, and obtaining Gilmore Funeral Home in Port St. Joe in 1994 to strengthen regional reach. The family's dedication was solidified when Steve II joined the business, bringing his modern ideas forward. In 1995, the inclusion of Suzanne Southerland Way and her husband Bart Way added a unique husband-wife funeral directing team, enhancing the company’s offerings as one of Northwest Florida's largest family-owned entities. Today, with facilities spanning three locations, Southerland Family Funeral Homes continues its mission by providing personalized services that honor life stories across the Gulf Coast. Based in Panama City, Florida, the company operates under the corporate filing number 603203 and retains its standing as a DOMP entity since incorporation on November 12, 1971. The funeral homes uphold their commitment to personalized ceremonies at their primary mailing address at 100 E 19th Street, Panama City, FL, with contact through various phone lines available for client convenience. Information about official events is updated regularly; the most recent amendment noted a name change in June 1983. Southerland Funeral Home maintains transparency and compliance with its latest annual report submitted on March 18, 2024. Its incorporation details are available publicly with the FEI number 591370883. Guided by experienced officers including Vice President Steve II Southerland, Mary Sue SOUTHERLAND, ST., and Director Suzanne S Way, and supported by their longstanding community presence, the company remains a cornerstone for funeral services in Bay County.