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Direct cremation in Tampa, Florida: cost & providers

Median direct cremation · Tampa, Florida

$2,100

Direct cremation in Tampa 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, Florida. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.

Local providers

Cremation providers in Tampa

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

Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services

4.9 (217 reviews)

4601 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603, USA

Compassionate Cremations and Funeral Home

5.0 (536 reviews)

14506 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613, USA

Cremations Of Greater Tampa Bay

4.9 (154 reviews)

110 N Mac Dill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609, USA

Aikens Funeral Home

4.9 (319 reviews)

2708 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA

Gonzalez Funeral Home

4.9 (284 reviews)

7209 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614, USA

Tampa Cremation & Burial Services

4.8 (71 reviews)

8109 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA

ScrivensJohnson Mortuary & Crematorium

4.9 (101 reviews)

8410 Temple Terrace Highway ScrivensJohnson Mortuary, Tampa, FL 33637, USA

Blount & Curry Life Event Center

4.9 (182 reviews)

605 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609, 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 Tampa, Florida?
In Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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