Want to arrange a simple, no-fuss, and dignified cremation for a low cost in Naples? Then, our DFS Memorials cremation provider can help you arrange an affordable direct cremation service.
A direct cremation is when the funeral home conducts no funeral services or ceremonies.
The deceased is collected from the place of death, transported into the shelter of the funeral home, prepared for cremation, and the necessary documentation is completed, and then the cremation is carried out. Once this is done, the cremated remains are returned to the family in a temporary urn.
The DFS Memorials provider in Naples – Mortuary Services of Florida is a licensed Direct Disposer Establishment as licensed by the Florida State Board F438949. Licensed to conduct direct cremations only.
How to Lower Funeral Costs by Arranging a Direct Cremation
Keeping the process as simple as opting for a basic cremation saves you dramatically on costs. The initial disposition is handled efficiently and promptly, leaving the family to focus on dealing with bereavement and estate management.
A memorial service can be held with the family once the cremated remains are back. This also means that the family can control what kind of memorial service they desire (if any) and save further on funeral costs!
Do it Yourself: Direct Cremation and a family-arranged memorial service
More families are finding this is the answer to arranging low-cost cremation services today. In fact, some within the funeral industry see that the death care business is separating into two elements – disposition and memorialization.
Direct cremation takes care of the immediate disposition, leaving the family to prepare the memorialization when and however they see fit.
Visit our Memorialization and Cremation Tribute Ideas to find suggestions for conducting your own memorial or life tribute service.
If you are considering an ash scattering memorial service, you may wish to read our Guide to Scattering Cremated Remains. How to scatter safely, and suggestions for different ash scattering options.
Baby boomers and cremation in Naples
Numerous retirees and baby boomers live in Naples and Southwest Florida, and the baby boomers are bucking tradition and somewhat driving the cremation trend. The baby boomer generation wants simplicity and to be able to do something differently. They like the idea of a cremation that allows them to personalize in different and unique ways.
Add to this the fact that Florida is a snowbird and retiree destination, where deaths can occur when people live away from their home state. Cremation offers a much more flexible alternative to transporting human remains.
What does a cremation cost in Naples?
This is the “million-dollar” question! The answer is that cremation costs vary considerably between different funeral service providers, even in Naples. A basic cremation in Naples can cost as little as $995.
But it can also cost you as much as $2,000+ for the same service. The key message is to understand that costs can vary widely and to ensure you shop around.
The DFS Memorials provider in Naples is a licensed direct-disposal establishment and guarantees the best price for direct cremation in the area. Call now with any questions at (239) 244-2418.
The only additional fees are county fees, which are subject to change as cash disbursements are payable directly to the county. In Collier County, the fee for a death certificate is $10.00, and there is no fee for the Medical Examiner.
You could incur an additional charge if the deceased weighs over 250 pounds or has a pacemaker that needs to be removed before the cremation.
Check out our Complete Guide to Cremation to learn more about the cremation process, cremation service alternatives, and the legalities that must be met for a cremation to be conducted.
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.
