Employee
Maria
Maria is a technician at Boza and Roel Funeral Home in Tampa, FL, named in 19 verified reviews averaging 4.8★ (94.7% positive).
“Went for a consultation about pre paid cremation. Maria was the associate I spoke with. She was very kind and explained and answered all questions I had. Very good experience for something that can be a difficult subject.”
Reviews mentioning Maria
Johanna Gonzalez
Went for a consultation about pre paid cremation. Maria was the associate I spoke with. She was very kind and explained and answered all questions I had. Very good experience for something that can be a difficult subject.
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February 12, 2026
juliesguerra
💛 Losing a loved one is not only devastating, but it also comes with an overwhelming responsibility: navigating protocols, honoring wishes, and managing countless details, all while trying to process your own grief. Thank you to Maria, Shane, Jacob, and the entire incredible team at Boza & Roel. You made this difficult process feel human, compassionate, and deeply respectful; never like a transaction. You took care of every detail and allowed our family the space and grace to grieve. Do I recommend this team? One thousand percent. Your compassion, dedication, love, and commitment reminded me that my mother’s celebration of life was not about money, but about honoring her with care, dignity, and heart. You treated us like family and ensured everything was handled with intention and respect. All the love, always. 💕
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January 2, 2026
Seble Gizaw
Kayla and Maria did an excellent job, they made our tragedy smoother by taking away the stress and burden of funeral Planning. They are very compassionate and professional, I would recommend to anyone going through this process.
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March 26, 2024
humberto eb canal
We are very disappointed with the service received at this funeral home. My mom purchased a funeral service many years ago. Then, at the time of her passing, and after meeting with the funeral home representatives (Director Mariah and Maria) we realized that Mom had purchased services she did not want, such as open casket funeral, and so on. So technically she had paid enough money for the cremation, and some extra items such as a portrait and cards. We did not need the welcoming tour we received when we first got to the funeral home at the time of my Mom's passing; they should have listened to us before trying to sell us more products…we were mourning, grieving, and the last thing we wanted to hear was someone trying to sell us products. So, after hearing from Mariah and Maria that we had paid enough money to cover for the services my Mom wanted, they assured us they will be available by phone or email in case we had any questions while my Mom's body waited to be cremated. And here is where it gets difficult for us - after the first two weeks after my Mom's passing, I started emailing Mariah and Maria, asking for a status report, but no response. To make the story short, I never received a call back from Mariah or Maria. Eventually, we got in touch with Lupe and she helped us from that moment on. In the end, we heard our Mom's ashes were ready for pickup after making a call to the funeral home. Less important issues but nevertheless worth mentioning is the fact that one of the two portraits on my Mom had a noticeable defect in the frame. I ended up fixing it myself back at home, but as soon as I get the chance I will replace it since the frame is obviously of very cheap material. The cards with Mom's photo and prayer were made of cheap material; and it was not even laminated. You would say all the extra money paid should have been enough for the print or lamination. In the end, the most important issue I will recommend the funeral home to address is the lack of communication and empathy with those staying behind and grieving in such desperate moment. I would not want that to happen to anybody else. On March 2 2024, my Mom's ashes received a burial at sea, and with survey we are closing this sad chapter in our lives. We will move on and attempt to forget this painful episode we had we Boza and Roel Funeral Home in Tampa.
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March 7, 2024
Bruni Jaeger
Maria was very helpful making this transaction easy. Thank you for your professionalism at a time like this.
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December 27, 2023
Mayra
En un servicio funebre de la familia Fuimos atendidos por la señora Maria. Fue un placer ya que la compañera es un amor de persona. Nos trató cómo una psicologa . Transmite paz a los que van con su dolor a ser atendidos . Dios la bendiga siempre.
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November 27, 2023
Janet Negron
I would like to thank everyone at the Boza & Roel Funeral especially Yesi and Maria from Sunset Memorial. I’ve done several funerals there but this last one, my family and I was not ready for but Yesi, did everything to make things so easy and help us every which way she could
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September 11, 2023
yudelkis mitchell
Maria was excellent. Un servicio ejemplar!
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July 25, 2023
Nieves Abreu
Excelente servicios, estamos muy complasido de su personal, especialmente la Sra. Maria
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July 18, 2023
Peggy Rivera
The Exposito Rodríguez Family was tore apart 2x unexpectedly with in 20 days. Boza & Roel funeral home team went above and beyond. There are not enough kind words and or gratitude We can ever give Mike, Maria, Mariah, and Luis to express how thankful for there passion, caring, understanding. Our wishes on arrangements were accomplished and in addition they have been with us every step of the way. Many blessings to your team!
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June 28, 2023
Al F
Maria Gonzalez was a compassionate and helpful aide to me during this very difficult time in my life. I’m very grateful to have met her at Boza & Roel.
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June 28, 2023
Joe Baez Jr
Mom and dad were taken care by Boza & Roel and did a great job. Thank you Mariah Escamilla, also thank you Maria Gonzalez, appreciate you both.
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June 17, 2023
Jacob Albarran
just wanted to give thanks to the manager Maria Gonzalez and director of operation Mike Bell for being so involved and paying attention before, during, and after the funeral service of my uncle Ariel Rodriguez.
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June 5, 2023
Derek Santiago
Thank you to Maria Gonzalez and mike bell for your amazing hospitality and service Ariel Rodríguez and family were very pleased with your service thank You God bless.
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June 5, 2023
Paola Perez
Big thank you to Maria Gonzalez and Mike Bell Support during this time of sorrow for our family member Ariel Rodriguez
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June 5, 2023
Zuelem Santiago
Going through such a painful loss… being able to have the attention and care from Maria Gonzales (General Manager) and Director - Mike Bell, the Empathy showed to my Family the care to my Bother Ariel Rodriguez the quick respond, the random questions coming to my mind and being able to called Maria and get her to answer me with different type of questions even during her PTO, accommodating every single need including transmitting the whole service live for my family in Puerto Rico what a blessing to me this was not just a funeral care it was another set of family helping us carrying the weight of losing a lovely family member.. words cannot express our gratitude. May God bless you all and prosper your business to continue impacting people life… Recommend 100% Ps… The Oleo picture was awesome I was surprised the way my brother’s picture came out… :.) Thank you, Zuelem N. Santiago.
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June 5, 2023
Angel Ortiz
The people of Boza&Roel treated us in a great manner me and my family are very great full specially Mss Maria Gozales she is a wonderful human being. Thank you for everything God bless everyone.
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September 12, 2023
Reyliseo
My Name is Robin I lost my father a couple of days ago and it’s been the hardest my family and I have been through. Upon entering Boza & Roel we felt a certain connection to the funeral home we knew that my father would have loved this place. I also want to highlight the service. Mariah Escamilla and Maria Gonzalez were absolutely amazing, kind, considerate, gentle and provided a beyond great experience. God Bless them 🙏🏽
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May 22, 2023
Giselle GRguez
Just wanted to acknowledge the special treatment received from Maria Gonzalez since the very first day that she contacted me to schedule our family's appointment after I had to contact the funeral home following my dad's sudden death. Maria has been very caring and extremely helpful. She has taken care of me and my family with a lot of devotion. I highly recommend her if anyone needs these services. In this kind of situations in which we lose a family member and we do not know what to do, it is extremely important to receive the kind of support that I was blessed to receive from Maria. She has been very caring and loving in our deepest moments of sorrow. Thank you very much Maria Gonzalez. Our family, and specially me, thank you from the bottom of our heart. Giselle Guerra Rodriguez