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Direct cremation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: cost & providers

Median direct cremation · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$2,100

Direct cremation in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $595 and $3,950 — 9% below the national average.

Low $595Median $2,100High $3,950

Ranges are estimates from public pricing, so verify exact prices with local providers.

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What should a direct cremation cost?

Low
$595
Typical
$2,100
High
$3,950
Heads up: in Florida, paying more than $2,100 for a direct cremation usually means you’re covering bundled extras you may not need.

Ranges are estimates from public pricing. Verify exact prices with local providers.

By the numbers

Direct cremation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Typical price
$2,100
9% below the national average
Florida cremation rate
72%

Legal & logistics

Pending verification
Waiting period
A short waiting period after death may apply before cremation can proceed.
Permits & authorisation
A cremation permit and an authorisation form signed by the next of kin are typically required.
Scattering ashes
Scattering on private land is generally allowed with permission; public land and waterways have their own rules. At sea, the federal EPA rule requires scattering at least 3 nautical miles from shore.
State regulator
Florida Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services, the body that licenses providers and handles complaints.

General guidance for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.

Local providers

Cremation providers in Fort Lauderdale

Funeral homes and crematories serving Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.

Aaron's Low Cost Cremation & Funeral, LLC

4.7 (291 reviews)

504 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

4.8 (164 reviews)

4061 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA

Falowski Kalis Mcintee Funeral & Cremation Services

4.9 (99 reviews)

900 NW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USA

Broward Burial & Cremation

4.8 (191 reviews)

1801 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA

Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation

4.9 (196 reviews)

1450 S State Rd 7, North Lauderdale, FL 33068, USA

Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home and Cremation Center

5.0 (111 reviews)

4343 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA

Neptune Society

4.8 (967 reviews)

100 NW 70th Ave Suite 140, Plantation, FL 33317, USA

Broward Funeral Choices Funeral Home

4.9 (58 reviews)

3776 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USA

Provider listings are drawn from public sources and are not an endorsement. Verify details, services and pricing with each provider.

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What's included

  • Transfer of your loved one into the funeral home's care
  • Required paperwork and the cremation permit
  • The cremation itself
  • A basic container and return of the ashes

What to watch for

  • Hidden add-ons — urns, viewings, or memorial packages you may not need
  • “Cremation” quotes that are really full-service with extras bundled in
  • Mileage or transfer fees outside a set radius
  • Pressure to decide quickly — a reputable provider gives you time

Frequently asked

How much does a direct cremation cost in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, direct cremation typically ranges from $595 to $3,950, with a typical price around $2,100. Paying much above this usually means extras are bundled in.
What is direct cremation?
Direct cremation is a cremation carried out shortly after death, without a viewing or funeral service beforehand. Families can hold a memorial later, on their own terms — which is part of why it costs less.
Is direct cremation the cheapest option in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
It's usually the lowest-cost option available, because it removes the service, casket, embalming and viewing. A traditional funeral with burial often costs several times more.
Can I still hold a memorial?
Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely so they can hold a personal memorial later — at home, outdoors, or whenever loved ones can gather.

After the arrangements

When you’re ready