Navigating the administrative and legal requirements after a loss in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or the surrounding Pinellas County area requires an understanding of specific local jurisdictional rules. As the central authority for DFS Memorials in the Tampa Bay region, this hub provides the essential technical data and resources needed to manage final arrangements throughout the county.
Pinellas 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 Pinellas County, this falls under the jurisdiction of District 6.
- Official County Name: Pinellas County
- Medical Examiner Office: District 6 Medical Examiner’s Office (Serving Pinellas and Pasco Counties)
- Physical Office Address: 10900 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778
- Main Contact Phone: (727) 582-6800
Our local providers coordinate directly with the District 6 ME to ensure all physician certifications and legal release authorizations are processed efficiently before cremation can proceed.
Pinellas County Permitting and Mandatory Fees
Florida law and Pinellas County ordinances require a specific review process and permit before a cremation can be performed.
- Cremation Permit Fee: The current mandatory fee for Medical Examiner approval in District 6 is $50.00.
- Method of Payment: These fees are typically handled electronically by the funeral provider through the state’s electronic death registration system (EDRS).
- 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.
