“I went home that night and told my wife ‘I want to be a Funeral Director,’” said Wolf. He then attended the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and earned his degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. He became a Licensed Funeral Director in December 1991.
In response to COVID-19, Haught Funeral Home began live streaming services to their Facebook page for those unable to attend. The business has decided to make this a normal practice in their business now, as the staff has realized the need for those who can’t attend in person, such as family members living internationally or those who are sick. The videos are then uploaded to www.haught.care
HAUGHT CARES
A COMMUNITY PARTNER
“Memorializing a loved one is a very personal experience,” Wolf said. “We help families plan a service that honors their loved ones and puts them on the path to find closure and peace after a loss.”
“FFA was such an important part of my life growing up,” said Wolf. “I know the impact it can have on students, so we give a scholarship each year to one senior at Plant City.”
Perhaps the descendent was a fan of Elvis Presley’s gospel hymns or their favorite sports team was the Florida Gators, Haught Funeral Home will accommodate the requests of the family to reflect the decedent's life interests, hobbies, or career. From musical choices to flower arrangements, the funeral directors at Haught Funeral Home will guide grieving families through all aspects of the funeral planning.
In being so active in the community, it can be challenging when friends turn to them in the loss of a loved one, but Haught Funeral Home is honored to serve Plant City families since 1999.
From a traditional visitation and funeral, to memorials, Haught Funeral Home honors the decedent with dignity and respect and allows families to decide how they’d like to pay their respects. Haught offers open and closed casket visitations, funerals on the property or at the family church, graveside service, and more.
The Wolfs also own Lanier Funeral Home in Lakeland, which houses a crematorium. The bereaved can rest assured that their loved one is always in the care of Haught Funeral Home’s staff.
Wolf was Vice President of the Strawberry Youth Parade board and an annual sponsor of Diamonds and Denim by the SFBH Foundation. Wolf is an active member of the Kiwanis Club, and each year, the funeral home presents a $1,000 scholarship to a senior in the FFA at Plant City High School.
“It can be hard to say goodbye,” said Wolf. “but it’s rewarding to be able to be here to help. When a family says ‘thank you,’ I always reply with ‘it’s an honor’- and I mean that- it’s a true honor. We are a family operated business, so we are serving the families of Plant City the way we would want to be served.”
“I think families feel better knowing that their loved one isn’t leaving our care,” said Wolf.
708 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, | Plant City, FL 33563 | (813) 717-9300 | www.haught.care Open 24 Hours PAGE
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