As cremation continues to grow as a disposition option for families, more families want to ask about cremation costs.
How much does a cremation cost? And how do you choose a cremation service and provider?
If you are seeking a lower-cost cremation alternative in Hollywood, FL, then we can help you arrange a simple, affordable cremation for just $765—call (954) 231-7747 to make arrangements.
Our direct cremation service provider is a local, independent funeral home serving its community by offering affordable cremation & burial packages.
What is the average cost of a funeral in Hollywood, FL?
In the current consumer and economic climate, we are discerning shoppers and very mindful of costs. People are now realizing they can price-shop for funeral services. Why should we not ask how much it costs? The Internet offers a great tool to research funeral costs from the comfort of your own home.
Unfortunately, not all funeral homes in Hollywood have websites or post their prices online, so we have put together this guide to outline average funeral and cremation costs in Hollywood for you.
So, how do cremation costs compare in Hollywood?
Cremation offers a cheaper, more flexible alternative to traditional burial and can significantly reduce funeral costs.
Generally, there is no requirement to immediately reduce some of the most expensive funeral expenses, such as a casket, cemetery plot, or burial vault.
The best price for a basic cremation service in Hollywood is $765.
Direct cremation services in Hollywood, FL
Direct cremation is the industry term for a ‘simple cremation.’ The funeral home provides only cremation services and does not offer ceremonies or other funeral services.
The deceased is collected and cremated, and the remains are returned to the family in a basic urn.
Direct cremation offers families lower-cost funeral services and more control over the timing and type of memorial services they prefer. A memorial service can be held in a place of worship, a community venue, or even outdoors.
The service can be conducted with or without the cremation urn present. It can even be an ash-scattering ceremony, an interment in a cremation niche, or a scattering garden.
A basic direct cremation costs $765 in Hollywood. To help families arrange affordable cremation, we have selected only family-owned cremation providers that offer transparent pricing.
Call now at (954) 281-7747 to arrange a low-cost cremation
Are there any additional fees to the $765 cremation package?
A ‘disposition permit’ must be issued by the county for a cremation to be conducted. At present, there is no charge for this. Death certificates cost $20.00 each in Florida.
The options of what you can do with the cremated remains of your loved one are one of the reasons cremation is becoming more popular. You can, of course, choose to inter the remains in a cemetery plot. You can inter the remains in a niche or columbarium or keep the ashes at home.
Keepsake urns even let you disperse the ashes among several family members, or scatter some and retain a ‘keepsake’ memorial.
Ash scattering is also more common these days, and there are many options for creating a befitting ash scattering ceremony.
Can I preplan a direct cremation at an affordable cost?
Yes. You can preplan a simple direct cremation service. This is generally funded through an insurance product that covers the cost when needed. All monies are secured in a trust fund.
How quickly can a cremation be performed?
It generally takes a few days to make the necessary arrangements, complete all the legal paperwork, and schedule the cremation. However, expedited services can be arranged if required. In Florida, there is a mandatory 24-hour wait period after death before a cremation can be conducted.
What do I do if I cannot even afford a cremation?
There is very little ‘free’ money to help families with funeral costs. What is available constantly changes due to budget constraints and varies by county. Some counties have provisions to assist needy or low-income families. Contact Broward County DFCS to find out what may be available to you locally.
Broward County DFCS, 115 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA Phone: +1 954-357-6385
If the deceased qualifies, there is also a $255 lump-sum Social Security death benefit payment, which your funeral director can help you claim. So, if your family is struggling financially, a low-cost cremation at $765 with DFS Memorials may be a dignified yet affordable disposition alternative.
If you have further questions about cremation, please call us at (954) 231-7747; we will be happy to help.
Sara Marsden-Ille is the co-founder and editor of DFS Memorials as well as US Funerals Online. She has been writing about funeral planning, consumer rights, and cremation costs since 2003, when US Funerals Online launched — one of the first independent funeral consumer resources in the United States. Sara is responsible for editorial standards across the DFS Memorials network and helps to host the Cremation Nation podcast.
