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Your average cost of a burial in the US runs a steep $6,723.92 according to the latest research from finder.com. You’ll likely pay just under that in Florida — unless you’re in Tallahassee, where the average is $7,230.
The average cost of a burial in Florida is $6,501. Funeral costs are more than just the burial though, and the total for a traditional funeral runs just over $10,700.
Here’s a breakdown of the average costs associated with each in Florida:
Expense | Cost |
---|---|
Burial | $6,501 |
Casket (wood) | $2,984 |
Transportation (hearse) | $325 |
Private viewing | $200 |
Embalming | $725 |
Cremation is typically much less expensive than a traditional burial, even with services — and it’s no different in Florida. On average, a cremation with services in Florida runs around $3,397. Without services, also known as direct cremation, can be as little as $695.
While traditional funerals have a lot of additional costs, the only other purchase you’ll generally have to worry about with a cremation is the urn. With the average price of an urn in Florida at $275, it brings the total average cost with services to $3,672.
Expense | Cost |
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Cremation | $3,407 |
Urn | $275 |
Funeral costs can be intimidating during an already immensely stressful time, but you have funding options.
If you’re making your own arrangements, consider:
To cover the cost of a loved one’s ceremony, options include:
Please note that the average funeral costs listed above do not include the following items:
The only assistance the state of Florida offers is in the form of a mandate. Those who pass away indigent and whose bodies are unclaimed are given a proper burial by Florida Health and Human Services. Burial assistance may also be provided by the county the deceased was living in depending on if the person was a victim of a crime or income limits are met.
The Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA) is a national nonprofit organization that has four groups in Florida. Becoming a member of one of these groups may give access to lower cost funeral services, but some may be able to provide resources or support regardless of membership.
While Florida doesn’t have any official assistance programs, you can still reach out to a local FCA group to lower the cost of your own final expenses or get help finding low-cost options for a loved one. You can also look into burial alternatives that may be less expensive.
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