The cremation trend is sweeping our nation and is already a popular disposition choice in Florida, with 6 in every 10 families opting for cremation for their end-of-life disposition choice.
Why is cremation the preferred choice for Gainesville families? Cremation offers a simple, affordable, and flexible funeral option that is preferred by many families today.
The disposition is handled simply and affordably, and the family can then have more control over the act of memorialization. Many families opt for a low-cost cremation in Gainesville and then choose to conduct their own funeral memorial service.
Several reasons are cited for why families are now choosing cremation rather than burial. Cost is by far the most common reason. A cremation generally costs at least 40% of the cost of a traditional funeralâsometimes less!
Florida is also home to many retiree communities and transplants from across the U.S., and cremation, therefore, provides a flexible and affordable option to deal with a disposition and send cremated remains back to the family.
What does a cremation cost in Gainesville?
Generally, this is one of the primary reasons many people seek out information about cremation online: They want to know how much it will cost. We live in an era where price comparison is the norm, and finding a deal is an important part of how we purchase goods and services.
A funeral can be a large purchase for many families, and they do not want to spend unnecessarily on it.
The popularity of simple cremation in Gainesville has resulted in competitive cremation rates. There is a demand for simple cremation services in Gainesville, and a basic cremation can be arranged for $1,095. A cremation with a memorial is likely to cost in the region of $1,500, and a full-service cremation starts at around $3,000
Direct cremation is the simplest and most economical cremation service. No services are offered with a direct cremation. More information can be found at DFS Memorials Gainesville Florida.
What is included with a low-cost direct cremation in Gainesville?
A direct cremation generally includes:
- Collecting the deceased
- Preparing all the necessary paperwork (death certificates, cremation authorization, cremation permit, etc)
- Preparation of the body for cremation
- Storage of the remains until the cremation can be performed*
- A basic cremation container
- The cremation fee
- A temporary urn (to return the cremated remains to the family)
The fees for the death certificate and cremation permit are âcash advancesâ and are an extra fee added to most direct cremation packages.
Additional costs may be incurred, including the option for residential removal, additional mileage (if outside a service area), extended storage (if cremation cannot be performed after a mandatory waiting period), an oversized cremation fee (for individuals weighing over 300 lbs), and the selection of a cremation urn.
Arranging a Life celebration after a direct cremation
Today, we are moving into an era where funerals are less somber events and more of a celebration of a life lived. Cremation offers a great opportunity to be able to arrange a life celebration ceremony.
A memorial service does not have to be held immediately when family and friends are still in the midst of their immediate grief, but it can be scheduled at a later date.
A celebrant can work with the family to plan a Life Tribute, much like a wedding planner would stage a grand wedding ceremony!
What can you do with the cremated remains in Jacksonville?
Cremated remains can be interred in a grave or columbarium, stored at home in a cremation urn, scattered, or converted into a myriad of cremation artifacts.
Cremation and Memorialization Ideas
âPersonalizationâ is the buzz phrase in the funeral industry today. As funeral profits have declined due to lower-cost cremation services, many funeral homes in Gainesville have turned to personalization and the many cremation memorialization industries to generate incremental revenue.
Many families want to do something unique with the cremation ashes, and these days, the options are almost limitless! You can have a cremation diamond made for around $3,000, have ashes embedded into a memorial reef for around $6,000, or have cremation ashes blasted into space or tattooed into your body!
Ash scattering in Gainesville, Florida
For those seeking a simpler, less expensive memorialization option, ash scattering is proving to be a viable alternative. Cremated remains can be scattered at sea or over land in a favorite spot of the deceased. Read this guide on Ash Scattering for more information.
Preplanning a low-cost basic cremation in Gainesville
Preplanning your funeral wishes can save your family from the decision-making process at a time of immense distress and ensure your wishes are met. You can set up a prepaid cremation plan in which the funds are placed in trust, or take out insurance that covers your cremation costs.
Alternatively, you can prearrange with a cremation provider and set aside the required funds in a payable-on-death (POD) account. This ensures your money remains in your control and that any accrued interest stays with you. At the time of death, the named beneficiary can withdraw the funds and pay the funeral home.
Cremation is revolutionizing how we view death care, how much it costs, and how we memorialize it in the 21st century. To find out more about cremation services in Gainesville â call us now at (352) 443-6866
What if the deceased had no life insurance? What financial assistance is there for funeral costs?
There is very limited public aid for funerals. The state has an obligation to care for those who become its responsibility, and there is generally some indigent burial assistance available through social services at the county level. There is a $255 Social Security payment if you qualify, and your funeral director can generally assist you with this.
Low-cost cremation services are available in Alachua, Gilchrist, Columbia, Hamilton, Baker, Bradford, Madison, Union, Bradford, Putnam, Suwannee, and Clay Counties.
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.
