If you have an immediate or imminent need for a simple, low-cost cremation in Tallahassee, then we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,195.
Our attitudes to death and funerals are changing, and many families are finding that cremation offers a simpler and more affordable option. More families are deciding they just want a simple, “no fuss” option, one that can be delivered at a low cost.
A direct cremation package can help you arrange a low-cost funeral. Direct cremation handles the immediate disposition of the deceased, and once the cremated remains are available, a memorial or ash-scattering service can be held.
When you can take care of everything for $995 and are dealing with a family-owned funeral business, why should you pay more than this?
What is included in the $1,195 Simple Cremation Package?
Call us now at (850) 203-0321 for assistance.
Our simple cremation service includes:
- Collection of the deceased from the place of death
- Transfer to the funeral facility*
- Shelter of the deceased
- Filing of the death certificate and cremation permit
- A cardboard cremation container for the cremation process
- The cremation process
- Return of the cremated remains in a temporary cremation urn
*an additional mileage fee can apply if outside our basic service area
Are there any additional costs for a direct cremation service?
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 $10 for the 1st certificate and $10 for each additional copy.
Can we still have a funeral service if we arrange a simple direct cremation in Tallahassee?
Yes, of course. Once you have the cremated remains returned, you can arrange a memorial service. A memorial service is a type of funeral service where the deceased’s body is not present. You can hold a memorial service with or without the cremation urn present.
A memorial funeral service can also take the form of an ash scattering ceremony, a candlelit vigil, or a tribute. Our Memorialization section has some useful resources to help you plan and create your own memorial tributes.
Comparing cremation costs in Tallahassee, FL
As cremation is becoming a popular choice among residents of Tallahassee, several cremation service providers serve Leon County. The cost of a cremation can vary significantly for the exact same service, so it is wise to ensure you do compare cremation prices between a few providers to ensure you are benefitting from a value-for-money cremation service package.
The average cost of a cremation memorial service in Tallahassee is $3,975*, and the average cost of a direct cremation is $2,502.* 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 Tallahassee is $7,230.
How does a family save money by arranging a direct cremation?
A direct cremation is the most economical means of disposition. In Tallahassee, a direct cremation costs $1,195, making it 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 cremation option in Tallahassee, FL.
You can then arrange your own memorial services once you have the cremated remains returned. This significantly cuts down on funeral expenses.
What do I need to know about arranging a cremation? What are the legal requirements?
For a Cremation to proceed, the legal next of kin must sign a Cremation Authorization Form. If there are multiple siblings, all must sign and agree. There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period after death before the cremation can proceed.
What help is there with cremation costs in Tallahassee?
If you qualify for Social Security, you may be entitled to a 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.
Florida Health and Human Services is mandated by state law to provide proper burial arrangements for residents who are poverty-stricken and whose bodies are unclaimed.
There is very limited public assistance support for funeral costs, and this can vary by county. Check out Leon County’s Assistance Programs at:
Leon County Courthouse, 301 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 606-5300
How do I obtain a copy of a death certificate?
You can obtain copies of a death certificate from the Vital Records office at: Leon County Vital Records Office, 155 N Cass St, 1st Fl, Centerville, TX 75833. Phone: (903) 536-2352
What happens if the deceased is taken to the Leon County Coroner’s Office?
If the circumstances surrounding the death 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 and 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 keep costs low when offering a direct cremation service for an individual who has been in the care of the Medical Examiner.
The County Coroner’s office is at: Leon County Medical Examiner & Coroner, PO Box 14389, Tallahassee, Florida, 32317 Phone: (850) 942-7473
Please contact your local DFS Memorials cremation services provider at (850) 203-0321 with any further questions you have, or to make immediate arrangements for a low-cost cremation service.
*Cost data obtained from funeral price comparison website 2026
Sara Marsden-Ille is a writer and researcher specialising in the death care industry. With more than 15 years covering end-of-life services, funeral trends, and consumer funeral planning, she writes for DFS Memorials and US Funerals Online to help families make informed decisions.
