Cost of Cremation in Florida

The cost of cremation in Florida is tends to be more affordable compared to other parts of the U.S.

Before we get into the details and regional costs, here's what you need to know:

• Cremation cost in the state falls between $1,000 to $5,500+ on average
• Full-service cremation funerals (e.g., which include a viewing, visitation, or religious ceremonies, etc.) cost well below the median average of $7,070 for a cremation funeral with a viewing (source) in the south Atlantic U.S. states (defined by the National Funeral Directors Association as DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, WV, VA.)

Note that cremation cost in Florida can vary drastically based on location, demand, demographics, etc. This article, researched and produced by the team at Eirene Cremations, examines the average price ranges for a cremation funeral in Florida and outlines how the costs differ in four cities: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Jacksonville.

Note: If you'd like to see pricing for cremation arrangements at Eirene Cremations, click here.

Understanding cremation pricing in Florida

Florida has one of the largest populations in the U.S., ranking third behind California and Texas. The state also had one of the highest growth rates for cremations from 2015 to 2019, with state cremation rates projected to rise from 67.8 per cent in 2020 to 77.2 per cent in 2030 (source). Because of this, there tends to be more funeral home options and a greater variety of end-of-life arrangements to choose from. This fosters a competitive funeral market, which allows providers to offer affordable service packages with a variety of options.

Compared to burial, cremation is the most affordable end-of-life arrangements in Florida. According to a 2021 study by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the average median cost for a funeral with a viewing and burial in the South Atlantic region is $7,800. By comparison, the NFDA put the average median cost for a viewing and cremation in the South Atlantic region at $7,070.

The lower cost for cremation is due mainly to the reduced requirement for products and services needed for cremation arrangements compared to burial. For example, a funeral with a viewing before a cremation eliminates or minimizes the need for a burial plot, cemetery services, casket purchase, etc. An urn plot is a fraction of the prie of a plot for a casket. Cremation fees can be further reduced by opting for a direct cremation. This involves cremating a deceased person shortly after death, forgoing services like a viewing, wake, embalming, etc. Direct burials can also serve as a more affordable alternative, typically ranging from $1,200 to $5,500+.

Summary of cost by type of cremation service in Florida

Here is a breakdown of cremation service options and costs in Florida:

Average FL cremation cost : $1,000 to $3,500+ on average.

Average FL full-service cremation: These services include a cremation funeral with a viewing, visitation, or religious ceremony. The cost for this funeral option in the south Atlantic region of the U.S. is on average of $7,070. In Florida, expect to pay $3000 to $7000.

Cremation vs aquamation in Florida

There are also cost differences between cremation and aquamation. Aquamation is a water-based form disposition that uses the chemical process of alkaline hydrolysis instead of extreme heat (used for cremation) to reduce remains to ashes. It is legal in Florida. (Learn about the legality of aquamation in the United States here). On average, package pricing for direct aquamation falls between $1,000 and $3,000+.

Cremation costs in Florida by city

Outlined below are the average price ranges for a cremation funeral in Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Pricing is based on an aggregation of several sources researched by the Eirene Cremations team.

Cremation cost in Orlando

Funeral homes in Orlando offer some of the state's most affordable direct cremation packages. The pricing tends to fall on the lower end of the $1,000 to $4,500 range, with prices sometimes dipping below $1,000. By contrast, full-service cremations are more expensive but remain under $6,000.

The average cost for a direct cremation in the Orlando Metropolitan Area is between $1,576 and $5,957 for a full-service cremation. In the  pricing range of $655 to $3,860 for pricing in the area.

By contrast, burials cost $5,241 (for an affordable option) and $8,407 (for a full-service burial) on average.

See a detailed breakdown of cremation costs in Orlando here.

Cremation cost in Jacksonville

Cremation funerals in Jacksonville are often more expensive than in Orlando, but remain affordable. Direct cremation fees in Jacksonville also fall within the $1,000 to $3,500+, with most packages costing less than $3,000. Full-service cremations tend to cost under $7,000.

The average cost for a direct cremation in the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area is $1,680, with a low of $775 and a high of $3,695. Full service cremations average at $6,519, ranging from $3,885 to $9,195.

Burials have an average cost of $5,019 (affordable burial) and $8,903 (full service).
See this link for a detailed breakdown of cremation cost in Jacksonville.

Cremation cost in Fort Lauderdale

In Fort Lauderdale, simpler cremations tend to cost under $1,500 and rarely exceed $2,500. By comparison, full-service cremations typically cost between $4,000 and $7,000+.

Average cremation costs in Fort Lauderdale, as per Funeralocity, are $1,828 (direct cremation) and $6,030 (full service), but range from ​​$495 to $4,270 (direct cremation) and $3,790 to $9,835 (full service).

Average burial costs are put at $5,069 (affordable burial) and $8,494 (full service).

See this link a detailed breakdown of cremation cost in Fort Lauderdale.

Cremation cost in Miami

Funeral providers in Miami offer some of the most affordable cremation options in Florida, costing less than Orlando on average. Direct cremation packages rarely cost more than $2,500, with several options under $1,000. Full-service cremations typically stay under $6,500.

According to Funeralocity, direct cremation in the Miami Metropolitan area cost $1,403, with a high of $4,545 and a low of $484. Full-service cremation packages average around $5,454, costing between $3,560 and $7,660.

See this link for a detailed breakdown of cremation cost in Miami.