Not a funeral home. 5725 S University Dr, Davie. From $1,500
Memorial Hall Rental in Davie
Walk through the facility: the entrance, the foyer, the 300-seat sanctuary, the stage and the kitchen, all on one level.
Not a funeral home
no body present
Seats up to 300
ground level, wheelchair friendly
Packages from $1,500
add-ons priced separately
Christian based and led
every family welcome
A Hall Built for Gatherings
A 300-seat sanctuary, a reception space, a serving kitchen and a foyer, all on one level.
- Facility since 1999
- Ground level, no steps
- Parking behind and in front
The facility at 5725 South University Drive has served families since 1999. Sacred Farewells rents it as a memorial hall: a 300-seat sanctuary with a stage, a reception space for the meal, a serving kitchen and a foyer to greet guests. It is a gathering venue and not a funeral home; nothing related to the care of the deceased happens here.
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The building is ground level with no steps anywhere between the parking lot and the stage. Restrooms are on the same level. Plenty of parking sits behind the building, reached through the breezeway, with more in front.
The photographs below were taken in the building as it is today. Nothing in them is staged for the camera beyond the chairs being set in rows, which is how the room waits for every family.
Included in Every Rental
The room, the sound, the screen, the tables and the staff come with every package.
- Sound and projection
- Tables and chairs
- Setup and breakdown by staff
Each of the three packages includes the sanctuary with climate control, a professional sound system with microphones, projection for slideshows and videos, the podium and stage, tables and chairs for the reception area, and setup and breakdown by staff. Basic Celebration starts the rental window 30 minutes before the service; Enhanced and Legacy give four hours of setup time.
- 300-seat sanctuary with stage and podium
- Sound system, microphones and projection
- Tables and chairs for the reception area
- Serving kitchen with counters and a refrigerator
- Setup and breakdown by staff
- Ground level entry, restrooms and parking
Rental Hours and Extra Time
Three hours with Basic and Enhanced, four with Legacy. Cleanup is not counted.
- 3 or 4 hours
- Extra hours $200 each
- Cleanup not on the clock
Basic Celebration and Enhanced Celebration include three hours in the facility, from the family's arrival to departure. Legacy Tribute includes four. Extra hours are $200 each and are agreed before the day, so a family that wants a longer afternoon never watches the clock. Staff cleanup after the family leaves is not counted against the window.
What Does the Hall Cost?
Basic Celebration $1,500, Enhanced Celebration $2,200, Legacy Tribute $2,800. Add-ons are priced separately.
- $1,500, $2,200, $2,800
- Add-ons priced separately
- 25% deposit
Basic Celebration is $1,500, Enhanced Celebration $2,200 and Legacy Tribute $2,800. Add-ons such as a sound operator ($300), a memorial video ($400), catering from $15 per person and extra printed programs ($2 each) are priced separately and shape the final total. A 25% deposit secures the date and the balance is due about seven days before.
Bring Your Own
Your officiant, your music, your photographs, your flowers, your food.
- Files due 10 days ahead
- Sound operator add-on $300
- Catering add-on from $15
Families are welcome to bring their own officiant, music, photographs, flowers and food. Music and slideshow files are due ten days ahead so the staff can test them on the system. A sound operator and catering are available as add-ons for families who would rather have the team handle them.
See It Before You Decide
A free 30-minute tour, any weekday, before anything is signed.
- Free 30-minute tour
- Any weekday
- By appointment
Photographs tell part of it. A free 30-minute tour tells the rest: walk in through the foyer, stand at the back of the sanctuary and picture your own people in it. Tours are by appointment, any weekday, and the team answers every question before anything is signed.
After the Gathering
The staff reset the room in about two hours. The family does not come back to clean.
- About 2 hours to reset
- Memorial table returned
- Digital files sent after
When the family leaves, the staff take about two hours to reset the room: chairs back in rows, tables down, the kitchen cleared, the memorial table returned to the family. Anything digital that was part of the package, such as the photographs from Legacy Tribute, is sent afterward. The family does not come back to clean.
Finding the Building
5725 South University Drive, Davie, between I-595 and Stirling Road.
- South of I-595
- North of Stirling Road
- No travel surcharge
The facility sits on South University Drive in Davie, south of I-595 and north of Stirling Road, with the number 5725 on the glass doors. Families come from Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Weston and Miramar, and from Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, and there is no travel surcharge for coming to the venue.
Walk Through the Facility
How the Day Runs
The Entrance
Guests arrive at the glass doors on South University Drive, with parking in front and more behind the building through the breezeway.
The Foyer
A wood-slat wall, a greeting table and a screen for a welcome slide. This is where guests sign the guest book and the family greets them.
The Sanctuary and Stage
The 300-seat sanctuary with the stage, screens, podium and sound system ready for the service.
The Serving Kitchen
Counters, a stove and a refrigerator beside the reception space, where the meal after is staged.
Families Also Use the Room For
Memorial Service Venue
A 300-seat sanctuary for a memorial service without the body present, with sound, projection and a room for the meal after.
Repast Venue
A repast hall beside a 300-seat sanctuary, with a serving kitchen, and staff who do not rush the family.
Packages and Pricing
Three packages, three prices, and a plain list of what each one includes and what it does not.
Questions
Something else on your mind? Call (954) 471-3965.
How many people does the hall seat?
Up to 300 in the sanctuary, with tables and chairs for the meal in the reception area.
Is the building wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The whole facility is ground level with no steps, including the entrance, restrooms and stage area, and there is accessible parking.
Where do guests park?
In front of the building and in the larger lot behind it, reached through the breezeway. Parking is free.
Can the hall be rented without a service?
Yes. A family may rent the facility for a repast or reception after a service held elsewhere. The same three packages apply.
What audio and video equipment is included?
A professional sound system with microphones and projection for photo slideshows and videos. A dedicated sound operator is a $300 add-on; Enhanced and Legacy include an AV technician on site.
Can we visit before booking?
Yes. Schedule a free 30-minute tour by phone or through the form, any weekday.
Come See the Room First
Tell the team about the gathering you have in mind. Gloria or Susan will call during office hours to check the date and arrange your tour.
- Visit
- 5725 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
- Call
- (954) 471-3965
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 7:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday closed