Cremation is a popular choice in Central Florida. Florida has a retirement population, many of whom opt for cremation as an inexpensive and convenient means to make final arrangements.
The cost of cremation services can play a significant part in this decision, as a direct cremation can be arranged in central Florida for just $995 complete.
The cremated remains can be transported (if required) anywhere in the U.S. or overseas if there is a need to return remains to family outside of Florida.
The DFS Memorials provider for Orlando and Central Florida can be reached at (407) 710-8865.
If you need a low-cost direct cremation immediately, we can arrange everything for one low price. Families’ attitudes to funerals are changing, and cremation offers families greater flexibility in arranging end-of-life services.
We understand that many families want a simple, “no fuss” option 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 local licensed direct disposal establishment, why should you pay more than this?
What is included in the Simple Cremation Package?
Our simple cremation service includes the following:
- 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
- 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
The DFS Memorials provider, Mortuary Services of Florida, is a licensed Direct Disposer Establishment as licensed by the Florida State Board F438949. Licensed to conduct direct cremations only.
Are there any extra costs added to a direct cremation package?
The additional fees are county fees, subject to change, and payable to the county to facilitate the cremation process. Death certificate fees in Florida are currently $10 per copy.
Also, if the deceased had a pacemaker that must be removed prior to the cremation, there would be a small additional charge. Likewise, if the deceased was overweight and an oversized cremation is needed, you may incur an additional charge.
To learn more about cremation, the process, service options, and legal requirements that govern a cremation disposition, visit our Complete Guide to Cremation.
Can we still have a funeral service if we arrange a direct cremation in Central Florida?
Yes, of course. You can arrange a memorial service once you have the cremated remains returned. 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. We have useful resources to help you plan and make your memorial tributes in our Memorialization section.
Our lowest-cost cremation is available throughout the Greater Orlando area and Flagler, Lake, Orange, Putnam, Seminole, and Volusia counties.
Can I preplan a cremation in Central Florida?
Yes, you can prearrange a cremation. Advance planning can help to ensure you get the most appropriate service provider for your needs and can save the surviving family the financial and emotional burden at the time of death.
There are several options available to you for planning ahead; consult your preferred service provider. A pre-arranged direct cremation plan can be preplanned at an affordable cost in Central Florida, ensuring your family does not have the burden of worrying about funeral costs.
What can we do with the cremated remains?
As I mentioned earlier, there is versatility in what you can do with cremated remains.
You can inter a cremation urn in a cemetery plot or niche, keep an urn at home, scatter the remains, or create a cremation artifact such as a cremation diamond, glass paperweight, bird bath, or memorial reef ball, to name but a few!
The deceased had no life insurance – is there any help with cremation costs?
Sadly, there is little financial aid that supports families struggling with funeral costs. Most counties have a budget for indigent funerals, but it is generally limited to those who are truly indigent.
Some counties have limited funds to help low-income families with cremation costs, but availability varies by county. In most cases, the most basic funeral services will be provided, with limited control over the arrangements. An affordable direct cremation from DFS Memorials can be arranged for $995 in Central Florida.
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.
