Direct cremation in Jacksonville, Florida: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Jacksonville, Florida
Direct cremation in Jacksonville typically costs between $595 and $3,950 — 9% below the national average.
Ranges are estimates from public pricing, so verify exact prices with local providers.
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Direct cremation in Jacksonville, Florida
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 Jacksonville, Florida. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.
Local providers
Cremation providers in Jacksonville
Funeral homes and crematories serving Jacksonville, Florida. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.
Schnauss North East Florida Funeral Home and Cremation Services
808 Margaret St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1203 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Omega Mortuary & Cremation Services, LLC
6910 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA
National Cremation Society
3928 Baymeadows Rd #108, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA
Neptune Society
8705 Perimeter Park Blvd Ste 7, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA
Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service
6615 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA
Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park
7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA
Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel & Oaklawn Cemetery and Cremation Gardens
4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, 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 Jacksonville, Florida?
- In Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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.