Funeral Cost Information
A comprehensive guide to funeral and cremation costs in Miami
Traditional Funeral Service
$6,000 - $12,000- • Basic services fee
- • Transfer of remains
- • Embalming
- • Viewing and ceremony
- • Casket
- • Burial vault
- • Transportation
Direct Cremation
$1,500 - $3,000- • Basic services fee
- • Transfer of remains
- • Crematory fee
- • Alternative container
- • Temporary urn
- • Death certificates
Immediate Burial
$3,000 - $7,000- • Basic services fee
- • Transfer of remains
- • Basic casket
- • Transportation to cemetery
- • No viewing or ceremony
Additional Expenses
Varies- • Cemetery plot ($2,000 - $5,000)
- • Headstone ($1,000 - $3,000)
- • Flowers ($200 - $500)
- • Obituary notices ($200 - $400)
- • Additional death certificates
Understanding Funeral Costs
Funeral costs can vary significantly based on the services and merchandise selected. The Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule gives you the right to:
- Receive itemized prices over the phone
- Get a written, itemized price list when you visit a funeral home
- Purchase only the goods and services you want
- See written casket and outer burial container price lists