If you have an immediate or imminent need for affordable cremation in Melbourne, then we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,095.
Are you looking for a simple ‘no fuss’ direct cremation service package?
A direct cremation package can help you arrange a low-cost funeral. Direct cremation takes care of the immediate disposition of the deceased, and once the cremated remains are available, a memorial or ash-scattering service can be conducted.
The DFS Memorials provider in Melbourne – Mortuary Services of Florida is a licensed Direct Disposer Establishment as licensed by the Florida State Board F438949. Licensed to conduct direct cremations only.
What is included in the Direct Cremation Package?
Our simple cremation service includes the following:
- Collection of the deceased from the place of death
- Transfer to the funeral facility*
- Shelter of the deceased
- Filing of a death certificate and cremation permit
- A cardboard cremation container for the cremation process
- The cremation process
- Return the cremated remains in a temporary cremation urn
*an additional mileage fee can apply if outside our basic service area
Are there any extra costs?
The only additional fees are county fees, which are subject to change and payable to the county in order to facilitate the cremation proceeding. Death certificate fees in Florida are $5 for the 1st certificate and $4 for each additional copy at present.
If the deceased weighs over 250 pounds or has a pacemaker that must be removed, you may incur an additional charge for this.
Can we still have a funeral service if we arrange a direct cremation?
Yes, of course. You can arrange a memorial service once you have the cremated remains returned. A memorial service is a type of funeral service where the deceased’s body is not present. You can hold a memorial service with the cremation urn present. Or conduct a memorial without the cremation urn, or hold an Ash Scattering Memorial.
A memorial funeral service can also take the shape of an ash scattering ceremony, candlelit vigil, or tribute. We have useful resources to help you plan and make your memorial tributes in our Memorialization section.
Comparing cremation costs in Melbourne, FL
As cremation is becoming a popular choice for residents of Melbourne, several cremation service providers are serving Brevard County. The cost of a cremation can vary significantly for the same service, so comparing cremation prices between a few providers is wise to ensure you benefit from a value-for-money cremation service package.
The average cost of a cremation memorial service in Melbourne is $5,182, and the average cost of a direct cremation is $1,334* It is important to check that a direct cremation package includes everything.
A cremation significantly reduces funeral costs. The average cost of a funeral in Melbourne is $6,595.*
How can you save money when arranging a cremation service in Melbourne?
A direct cremation is the most economical means of disposition there is.
In Melbourne, a direct cremation can be conducted for $1,095 complete, making this a very affordable funeral option. If you need to keep funeral costs down, a simple cremation arranged through a cremation provider is your lowest-cost option in Melbourne, FL.
You can then arrange your memorial services once the cremated remains are returned. This significantly cuts down on funeral expenses.
What do I need to know about arranging a cremation? What are the legal requirements?
A cremation authorization form must be signed by the legal next of kin for a cremation to proceed. If there are multiple siblings, all must sign and agree for a cremation to be carried out. There is a 48-hour mandatory wait period after death before the cremation can go ahead.
What help is there with cremation costs in Melbourne?
If qualifying for Social Security, you may be entitled to the lump sum death benefit payment of $255. The funeral director will generally assist you with submitting the claim to Social Security. Of course, many people use life insurance policies to offset funeral costs, but with a direct cremation, the funeral provider will require payment upfront.
There is very limited public assistance support for funeral costs, and this can vary by county. Check out Brevard County Assistance Programs. 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 Phone: (321) 633-2007
How do I obtain a copy of a death certificate?
You can obtain copies of a death certificate from the Vital Records office at Brevard County Health Department,2575 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Suite 104, Merritt Island, FL 32953. Phone: (321) 454-7163
What happens if the deceased is taken to the Coroner’s Office?
If there were circumstances surrounding the death that led to the deceased being taken to the County Coroner’s office, you will need to employ the services of a funeral director as soon as possible to liaise with the Coroner to have the body released into their care. Only a licensed funeral director can collect a body from the Coroner’s morgue.
As funeral directors are familiar with the process, and the body is released with a death certificate & cremation permit, it is generally easy to maintain a low cost to offer a direct cremation service for an individual who has been in the care of the Medical Examiner.
The County Coroner’s office is at 1750 Cedar St, Rockledge, FL 32955. Phone: (321) 633-1981
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your local DFS Memorials cremation services provider at (321) 215-4844 with any further questions you have or to make immediate arrangements for a low-cost cremation service.
*Cost data obtained from Funeralocity 2023
