Gause Funeral HomeObituaries · Bartow, FL

Gause Funeral Home has been family-owned and serving Bartow since 1928. George Ronald Sabb, CFSP, serves as president, leading a team of licensed funeral directors including Michael D. Smith, Sr. (licensed funeral director and embalmer) and Charlotta Sabb.

The funeral home serves families throughout Polk County, including Mulberry, Bradley, Pierce, Fort Meade, and the wider Central Florida region. All pricing information is available on their website for family convenience during the planning process.

Gause Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 625 S Holland Pkwy in Bartow, FL 33830, within Polk County. Gause Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Gause Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Bartow and the surrounding Polk County area, Gause Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Gause Funeral Home welcomes families from across Florida and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Gause Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Gause Funeral Home at (863) 533-9084 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 625 S Holland Pkwy in Bartow; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Gause Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.