Direct cremation in Miami, Florida: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Miami, Florida
Direct cremation in Miami 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 Miami, 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 Miami, Florida. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.
Local providers
Cremation providers in Miami
Funeral homes and crematories serving Miami, Florida. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.
PARADISE FUNERAL CHAPEL, LLC.
11106 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33168, USA
Graceland Funeral Home and Crematory
3434 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Ferdinand Funeral Homes and Crematory
250 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010, USA
National Funeral Homes
151 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125, USA
Van Orsdel Funeral & Cremation Services
3333 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA
Van Orsdel Funeral & Cremation Services
11220 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176, USA
Gregg L Mason Funeral Home & Cremation Services
10936 NE 6th Ave, Miami, FL 33161, USA
Stanfill Funeral Home
10545 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156, 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 Miami, Florida?
- In Miami, 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 Miami, 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.