Affordable cremation services in Deerfield Beach, FL – $995

Save on Cremation Costs

Do you need an affordable direct cremation service? Funerals need not be as expensive as many of us have been led to believe.

The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) surveyed the average cost of a funeral at $7,848, and this is without any cemetery fees included.

Adding in a cemetery plot fee brings the average cost to around $10,000.

For many families today, spending close to $10,000 on funeral expenses is not always affordable.

Therefore, if you need to arrange a more affordable cremation service in Deerfield Beach, this guide should help you understand how to save on your funeral expenses.

How much can I expect to pay for a funeral service in Deerfield Beach?

The cost of a funeral can vary quite significantly.  This will depend upon the type of funeral service you opt for and the funeral service provider you select.  If you do any research with local funeral homes, you will discover that the price for a funeral package will vary from different providers, even for the exact same services!

The average cost of a traditional funeral in Deerfield is $7,297* 

How much does a cremation cost in Deerfield Beach?

Cremation service prices in Deerfield range from $995 to $5,878*, again depending on the type of cremation service chosen.  A full-service cremation costs more than a simple direct cremation.  DFS Memorials offer a simple, direct cremation package price of $995.

Funeral Planning Deerfield Beach FLHow do I select a funeral services provider?

If you have no prior experience with a funeral services provider, this can seem an overwhelming task. Consult with friends and associates and seek recommendations.

Funeral and cremation prices can vary significantly for the exact same service but from different funeral homes.

If you are using the Internet to research funeral services and prices in Deerfield Beach, be sure to check the ownership of who you are dealing with.  Some funeral companies have set up online budget cremation businesses, and some corporate groups also trade as low-cost cremation companies.

How can I save money when arranging a funeral or cremation?

Saving on funeral costs

These days, many of us are concerned about having the necessary funds to conduct funeral services for a loved one if no provision was made.

Let’s face it…not many folks can just produce thousands of dollars at the drop of a hat!

There are ways that you can ensure you keep your funeral expenses to a minimum.

Generally, a cremation will work out less expensive than a burial, namely as no immediate cemetery fees are required for cremation.  However, a dignified burial can be achieved at a very affordable cost.

Opting for cremation means that there is no need for a casket, burial vault, or cemetery plot.  Eliminating these costs alone can save you several thousand dollars.

Comparing cremation prices in Deerfield Beach

We conducted a pricing survey for basic direct cremation services from a select number of affordable cremation service providers in the area to enable us to find the best value direct cremation service provider for DFS Memorials.

The cost of a direct cremation in Deerfield Beach ranges from $995 to $2,340.  The Neptune Society charges $1,982 for a direct cremation package.

What is ‘direct cremation’?

A direct cremation is where the deceased is cremated, but no services or ceremony is held.  The funeral director offers minimal services to collect the deceased, prepare the body for cremation, and process all the required paperwork.  The deceased is cremated in a simple cremation container, and the remains are made available for the family to collect or have delivered to them.  No funeral home visit is required for a direct cremation service.  In many cases, the funeral director will visit you at home to sign the paperwork and consult with you about arrangements.

Direct cremation is becoming very popular as a way in which the funeral home can assist in the immediate disposition of the deceased for an affordable fee but leaves the family with the opportunity to conduct their own memorial ceremony once they have the cremated remains back.

Read our Complete Guide to Cremation Services to learn more about cremation services, costs, and laws governing a cremation disposition.

How do I know I am getting the remains of my loved one back?

This is one question that a lot of families ask.  There are strict laws governing how human cremation is conducted.

Operatives are trained in the processes, and only one body can be cremated in a retort at any one time.

The retort chamber is then fully cleared before another cremation proceeds.  A body is tagged the minute it is logged into the funeral home or crematory, and ID checks are done at each step of the process.

What can I do with the cremated remains?

You can inter cremated remains into a grave plot or niche at a cemetery, keep a cremation urn at home, or scatter the remains in a place of your choosing.  Today, there are many options for how we can memorialize a lost loved one, and there is now a range of cremation artifacts that can be created to help us immortalize the memory of a loved one, from bird baths made with concrete infused with cremation ashes to memorial diamonds!  Other folks are choosing to scatter ashes in a memorable place for a loved one’s last resting place.

Read this section on Ash Scattering for more ideas.

What if the deceased is at the Medical Examiner?

If the deceased is at the Medical Examiner’s office, you need to appoint a funeral director to arrange the release of the body into their care.  Only a licensed funeral director can collect a body from the county morgue.

What if the deceased had no life insurance?

More often these days, family members are passing, and we find out that they had no life insurance or funeral plan.  This can mean surviving families are burdened with a funeral bill that they cannot afford to pay.

There is very little financial support to assist families in this situation, and it varies significantly by state and county.  We would suggest you contact the Broward County Assistance Program at:

115 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: 954-357-6385

There is also a $255 lump-sum Social Security death benefit payment for those who qualify.  Your funeral director will assist you in claiming this.

Cremation prices in Deerfield Beach FL

We hope this short guide has answered some of your questions about how to save on funeral costs and will help you arrange a simple cremation at an affordable price.

  If you have any further questions about arranging a cremation in Deerfield Beach…

Please call your DFS Memorials provider at (954) 932-3363

Further Reading on Cremations Costs & Services:

The Ultimate Guide to Cremation 2024

Sara Marsden

I have been researching and writing about the death care industry for the last ten years. End of life services and experiences are something most of us choose not to reflect upon until we are suddenly faced with dealing with it. I have been contributing comprehensive and independent resources for families that explain how the funeral industry operates, and the laws that govern funeral practices. Sara writes for US Funerals Online and DFS Memorials LLC, as well as contributing to other forums and publications for the death care industry. I have a BA in Cultural Studies. This helps my analysis of cultural death care rituals, alongside a career background in Business Management. The death care industry is undergoing an epoch of change and this fascinates me.

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