Navigating the legal and administrative landscape following a loss in Orlando or the surrounding Orange County area requires adherence to specific local and state mandates. As the central authority for DFS Memorials in Central Florida, this hub provides the technical data and jurisdictional resources required to manage final arrangements in Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, and throughout Orange County.
Orange County Jurisdictional Contact Data
In Florida, every cremation must be reviewed and authorized by the Medical Examiner of the district where the death occurred. For Orange County, this falls under the jurisdiction of District 9.
- Official County Name: Orange County
- Medical Examiner Office: District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office (Serving Orange & Osceola Counties)
- Physical Office Address: 2100 N Frontage Rd, Orlando, FL 32804
- Main Contact Phone: (407) 836-3400
Our local cremation providers coordinate directly with the District 9 ME to ensure all physician certifications and legal releases are processed efficiently.
Orange County Permitting and Mandatory Fees
Florida law and Orange County ordinances require a specific review process and permit before a cremation can be performed.
- Cremation Permit Fee: The current mandatory county-level fee for Medical Examiner approval is $50.00.
- Method of Payment: Fees are typically paid electronically by the funeral provider through the state’s electronic death registration system (EDRS) at the time of filing.
- 48-Hour Rule: In accordance with Florida State Law, a cremation cannot be performed until at least 48 hours have elapsed from the official time of death.
