Do you need an affordable direct cremation service? Funerals need not be as expensive as many of us have been led to believe.
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) surveyed the average cost of a funeral, which is $7,848, without any cemetery fees included. Adding in a cemetery plot fee brings the average cost to around $10,000. For many families today, spending nearly $10,000 on funeral expenses is not always affordable.
Therefore, if you need to arrange a more affordable cremation service in Deerfield Beach, this guide should help you understand how to save on your funeral expenses.
Arrange a low-cost direct cremation for $795. Call us now at (954) 281-7747 for assistance.
How much can I expect to pay for a funeral service in Deerfield Beach?
The cost of a funeral can vary quite significantly. This will depend upon the type of funeral service you opt for and the funeral service provider you select. If you do any research with local funeral homes, you will discover that the price for a funeral package will vary from different providers, even for the exact same services!
The average cost of a traditional funeral in Deerfield is $7,297*
How much does a cremation cost in Deerfield Beach?
Cremation service prices in Deerfield range from $795 to $5,878*, depending on the cremation service type chosen. A full-service cremation costs more than a simple direct cremation. DFS Memorials offer a simple, direct cremation package price of $795.
How do I select a funeral services provider?
This can seem an overwhelming task if you have no prior experience with a funeral services provider. Consult with friends and associates and seek recommendations.
Funeral and cremation prices vary significantly for the same service but from different funeral homes.
If you are using the Internet to research funeral services and prices in Deerfield Beach, be sure to check the ownership of who you are dealing with. Some funeral companies have set up online budget cremation businesses, and some corporate groups also trade as low-cost cremation companies.
How can I save money when arranging a funeral or cremation?
These days, many of us are concerned about having the necessary funds to conduct funeral services for a loved one if no provision was made.
Let’s face it…not many folks can just produce thousands of dollars at the drop of a hat!
There are ways that you can ensure you keep your funeral expenses to a minimum.
Generally, a cremation will work out less expensive than a burial, namely as no immediate cemetery fees are required for cremation. However, a dignified burial can be achieved at a very affordable cost.
Opting for cremation means that a casket, burial vault, or cemetery plot is not needed. Eliminating these costs alone can save several thousand dollars.
Comparing cremation prices in Deerfield Beach
We conducted a pricing survey for basic direct cremation services from a select number of affordable cremation service providers in the area to enable us to find the best value direct cremation service provider for DFS Memorials.
The cost of a direct cremation in Deerfield Beach ranges from $795 to $2,340. The Neptune Society charges $1,982 for a direct cremation package.
What is ‘direct cremation’?
A direct cremation is where the deceased is cremated, but no services or ceremony is held. The funeral director offers minimal services to collect the deceased, prepare the body for cremation, and process all the required paperwork. The deceased is cremated in a simple cremation container, and the remains are made available for the family to collect or have delivered to them. No funeral home visit is required for a direct cremation service. The funeral director will often visit you at home to sign the paperwork and consult with you about arrangements.
Direct cremation is becoming very popular as a way for the funeral home to assist in the immediate disposition of the deceased for an affordable fee. Once the cremated remains are returned, the family has the opportunity to conduct their own memorial ceremony.
Read our Complete Guide to Cremation Services to learn more about cremation services, costs, and laws governing a cremation disposition.
How do I know I am getting the remains of my loved one back?
Many families ask this question. There are strict laws governing how human cremation is conducted. Operatives are trained in the processes, and only one body can be cremated in a retort at any one time.
The retort chamber is then fully cleared before another cremation proceeds. A body is tagged the minute it is logged into the funeral home or crematory, and ID checks are done at each process step.
What can I do with the cremated remains?
You can inter cremated remains into a grave plot or niche at a cemetery, keep a cremation urn at home, or scatter the remains in a place of your choosing. Today, there are many options for how we can memorialize a lost loved one, and there is now a range of cremation artifacts that can be created to help us immortalize the memory of a loved one, from bird baths made with concrete infused with cremation ashes to memorial diamonds! Other folks choose to scatter ashes in a memorable place for a loved one’s last resting place.
Read this section on Ash Scattering for more ideas.
What if the deceased is at the Medical Examiner?
If the deceased is at the Medical Examiner’s office, you need to appoint a funeral director to arrange the body’s release into their care. Only a licensed funeral director can collect a body from the county morgue.
What if the deceased had no life insurance?
More often these days, family members are passing, and we find out that they had no life insurance or funeral plan. This can mean surviving families are burdened with a funeral bill that they cannot afford to pay.
There is very little financial support to assist families in this situation, varying significantly by state and county. We would suggest you contact the Broward County Assistance Program at:
115 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: 954-357-6385
For those who qualify, there is also a $255 lump-sum Social Security death benefit payment. Your funeral director will assist you in claiming this.
We hope this short guide has answered some of your questions about saving on funeral costs and will help you arrange a simple cremation at an affordable price.
If you have any further questions about arranging a cremation in Deerfield Beach…
Please call your DFS Memorials provider at (954) 281-7747
Further Reading on Cremations Costs & Services:
I have been researching and writing about the death care industry for the past fifteen years. End-of-life services and experiences are topics most people avoid thinking about until they must face them. My work provides comprehensive and independent resources for families, explaining the workings of the funeral industry, the laws governing funeral practices, and the death care trends that impact consumers. With a BA in Cultural Studies, I bring a unique perspective to analyzing cultural death care rituals, complemented by a career background in Business Management. The death care industry is undergoing significant changes, which I find fascinating. The shift towards cremation services and the emergence of sustainable alternatives like aquamation and human composting are of particular interest. I am also intrigued by how technology is reshaping the funeral planning process and experience. I write for US Funerals Online and DFS Memorials LLC, and contribute to various forums and publications within the death care industry.
