Direct cremation in Tampa, Florida: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Tampa, Florida
Direct cremation in Tampa typically costs $595–$3,950, and most families pay around $2,100, which is 9% below the national average.
Prices reviewed July 2026. Ranges are estimates from public pricing, so verify exact prices with local providers.
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Direct cremation in Tampa, Florida
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Legal & logistics
- 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
4601 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603, USA
Compassionate Cremations and Funeral Home
14506 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
Cremations Of Greater Tampa Bay
110 N Mac Dill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609, USA
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
Gonzalez Funeral Home
7209 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614, USA
Tampa Cremation & Burial Services
8109 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
ScrivensJohnson Mortuary & Crematorium
8410 Temple Terrace Highway ScrivensJohnson Mortuary, Tampa, FL 33637, USA
Blount & Curry Life Event Center
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 the cheapest cremation in Tampa, Florida?
- The lowest advertised direct cremation prices in Tampa, Florida start around $595. The reliable way to find them is comparing two or three local providers' itemized prices, same-city quotes routinely differ by $1,000 or more for identical service.
- 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.