About Us | V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel

History & Staff

Providing Funeral Services in North Florida and across the first coast. Ever since we opened our gates we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are not a burial ground. We are a close knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.

Why Us?

In a nutshell? Experience, professionalism, compassion, and empathy.

We've learned a lot over many years. Like how to present options without overwhelming. And how to meet the needs of many caring parties. People come to us in difficult times, and we respond kindness, calmness and expertise. Our goal is to create a beautiful occasion and make you feel welcome, always. We spend our days planning with families. We stay up to date with industry developments. And we make hard times a little easier.

Welcome to Ferreira Funeral Services, "One Family Serving Another" is our motto and excellence is our standard. We are a family owned and operated funeral home where caring and compassion is our work ethic everyday.

In our home, you will find an atmosphere which is inviting, comforting, warm and beautiful. Families and friends can sit and enjoy the serenity of our spacious but private garden with a calming flow of water spilling over a three tier fountain as they reflect on the years gone by.

The Ferreira Chapel has all the amenities of a pristine cathedral with a Roman Gothic ambience. Surround sound wraps around the congregation seated on warm wooden pews and the long slender window portals provide a well lit hall for the most reverent of services.

The Family Hospitality and Greeting room is graced with an inviting fireplace for those cold days and nights and is joined with a fully equipped stainless kitchen and pass over counter for large groups gathering. Within the same hall you will find two viewing facilities and a large conference room for families to talk privately with the funeral director while making arrangements for their love one.

Concierge Services are also available for all families we service. At Ferreira Funeral Services, we are always creating ways to provide valued services to the families we serve. That is why we have established our own concierge service to assist you. We have developed relationships with local hotels, restaurants, florists, car services and other companies in order to support our families in any way imaginable. We can assist you in making reservations at a local restaurants or hotels to providing car services for family members needing transportation from the airport or ordering a special bouquet of flowers, we are here to help.

Archie Tanner Funeral Services was established by Archie M. Tanner, LFD in 1976. Archie was born in Fort White, FL on May 13, 1942 to the late Jackson Bart Tanner and Pearl Elizabeth Roberts Tanner. Archie was raised in Lake City, Florida and was a member of Philippe Baptist Church, the Shriners, VFW Post #1016, Bradford Lodge # 35, and for over twenty five years he was a Free Mason. He was a distinguished graduate of Gupton-Jones Mortuary College where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science and later became a Licensed Funeral Director. Archie enjoyed serving the community and assisting bereaved families. He had a love of serving others and he served people throughout North Florida for many years. Archie passed away at North Florida Regional Medical Center on February 6, 2012 with family by his side. He will be missed and remembered for his genuine love for people and his community, always being friendly, and bringing laughter to his conversations.

Since 1976 our motto has been "One Family Serving Another" and excellence is our standard. We are a family owned and operated funeral home where caring and compassion is our work ethic everyday.

Concierge Services are also available for all families we service. At Archie Tanner Funeral Services, we are always creating ways to provide valued services to the families we serve. That is why we have established our own concierge service to assist you. We have developed relationships with local hotels, restaurants, florists, car services and other companies in order to support our families in any way imaginable. We can assist you in making reservations at a local restaurants or hotels to providing car services for family members needing transportation from the airport or ordering a special bouquet of flowers, we are here to help.