What does cremation cost in Hollywood, FL – just $995

Affordable Cremation Services

As cremation continues to grow as a disposition option for families, more families want to ask about cremation costs.

How much does a cremation cost?  And how do you choose a cremation service and provider?

If you are seeking a lower-cost cremation alternative in Hollywood, FL, then we can help you arrange a simple, affordable cremation for just $995.

Our direct cremation service provider is a local, independent funeral home that serves its local community by offering affordable cremation & burial packages.

What is the average cost of a funeral in Hollywood?

Cost of cremation Hollywood FL

In the current consumer and economic climate, we are discerning shoppers, very mindful of costs, and people are now realizing they can price-shop for funeral services.  Why should we not ask how much it costs?  The Internet offers a great tool to research funeral costs from the comfort of your own home. 

Unfortunately, not all funeral homes in Hollywood have websites or put their prices online, so we have put this guide together to outline average funeral and cremation costs in Hollywood for you.

The average cost of a traditional funeral in Hollywood is $6,259*, although the lowest price is $4,255.

So, how do cremation costs compare in Hollywood?

Cremation offers a cheaper and more flexible alternative to a traditional burial and can, therefore, significantly reduce funeral costs.

Generally, there is no requirement for a casket, cemetery plot, or burial vault to immediately reduce some of the most expensive purchases related to funeral expenses.

The average price for a cremation funeral service in Hollywood is $3,158*.

Direct cremation services in Hollywood, FL

Save on Cremation Costs

Direct cremation is the industry term for a ‘simple cremation’.  Only the cremation service is provided by the funeral home.  No ceremony or funeral services are provided by the funeral home.  The deceased is collected and cremated, and the remains are returned to the family in a basic urn.

Direct cremation offers families lower-cost funeral services and more control over the time and type of memorial ceremonial services they desire.  A memorial service can be held in a place of worship, a community venue, or even outdoors. 

The service can be conducted with or without the cremation urn present and can even take the form of an ash-scattering ceremony or interment in a cremation niche or scattering garden.

A basic direct cremation is available in Hollywood for $995, although the average price for a direct cremation is $1,558.   To help families arrange affordable cremation services we have selected only family-owned cremation services providers who can offer a basic cremation package for just $995.

Direct cremation means a family can manage to conduct dignified funeral services for as little as $795

Call now at (954) 932-3363 now to arrange a low-cost cremation

Are there any additional fees to the $995 cremation package?

In order for a cremation to be conducted, a ‘disposition permit’ must be issued by the county.  At present, there is no charge for this.  Death certificates cost $20.00 each in Florida.

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

This is one of the most frequent questions families ask about cremation.  Strict laws govern the cremation of human remains, and identity checks must be made all along the way.  The cremation retort must be completely cleared following a cremation, and only one cremation can be performed at a time.  The remains are cleared into a machine that filters out any metal parts (tooth fillings, hip replacements) and then ground into the fine ‘dust’ that is returned as cremation ashes.

What if I am not sure about cremation or the family cannot agree about cremation?

Cremation is such a final disposition that you do need to ensure that you are completely sure that this IS the ‘right’ disposition choice for you.  Certain laws are in place to ensure this final disposition can only proceed if the legal next of kin has authorized it. 

A Cremation Authorization Form must be signed by the legal next of kin, and in the case of children, many funeral directors will require all children to sign.

You can authorize an agent for your final disposition or sign the authorization when you preplan a cremation.

What can you do with the cremated remains?

The options of what you can do with the cremated remains of your loved one are one of the reasons cremation is becoming more popular.  You can, of course, just choose to inter the remains in a cemetery plot. You can inter the remains in a niche or columbarium, or you can keep the ashes at home.  Keepsake urns even enable you to disperse the ashes between several family members or choose to scatter some and retain a ‘keepsake’ memorial.

Ash scattering is also more common these days, and there are many options for how you can create a befitting ash scattering ceremony.

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Can I preplan a direct cremation at an affordable cost?

Yes.  You can preplan a simple direct cremation service.  This is generally funded through an insurance product that will cover this cost when the need arises.  All monies are secured in a trust fund.

How quickly can a cremation be performed?

It generally takes a few days to make the necessary arrangements, complete all the legal paperwork, and schedule the cremation.  However, expedited services can be arranged if required.  In Florida, there is a mandatory 24-hour wait period after death before a cremation can be conducted.

What do I do if I cannot even afford a cremation?

There is very little ‘free’ money to help families with funeral costs.   What is available is constantly changing due to budget constraints and varies by county.  Some counties do have a provision to assist needy or low-income families.  Contact Broward County DFCS to find out what may be available to you locally.

Broward County DFCS, 115 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA  Phone: +1 954-357-6385

There is also a $255 lump-sum Social Security death benefit payment if the deceased qualifies, and your funeral director can help you claim this.  So you may find that a low-cost cremation at $995 with DFS Memorials is a dignified yet affordable disposition alternative if your family is struggling financially.

What is the service area?

The $995 direct cremation package is available throughout the Greater Hollywood area and surrounding counties.

If you have further questions about cremation, feel free to call us at (954) 932-3363, and we will be happy to try to help you.

*Funeral prices obtained from online funeral price survey website 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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