Cremation & funeral costs in Tampa
Funeral and cremation prices in Tampa run about 2% above the national median. Here's what each option typically costs — itemized, and with the charges you can legally decline flagged.
We don't yet have provider-level pricing for Tampa, so these figures reflect Florida averages — directional, not a quote. Real local price data is on the roadmap.
Direct cremation
$730 – $1,375
Typical $1,020. Cremation with no ceremony beforehand — the simplest, lowest-cost option. Ashes are returned to the family.
Cremation with a service
$5,315 – $9,895
Typical $7,385. A viewing and/or ceremony, followed by cremation.
Traditional burial
$9,230 – $17,170
Typical $12,815. Embalming, viewing, ceremony, casket, and a cemetery plot.
Green (natural) burial
$5,840 – $10,885
Typical $8,120. No embalming or vault; a biodegradable container in a natural or conservation cemetery.
Direct cremation in Tampa, itemized
| Item | Decline? | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services of the funeral director & staffNon-declinable — every funeral home charges a version of this. | Standard | $525 |
| Transfer of remains to the funeral home | Standard | $190 |
| Cremation feePaid to the crematory. | Standard | $165 |
| Alternative cremation container | Standard | $75 |
| Urn | Optional | $65 |
| Typical total | $1,020 |
These direct-cremation figures are anchored to real prices we've collected in Florida — not just modeled. See the verified providers below.
Up to $65 of a typical direct cremation is optional — items a funeral home must let you decline.
Real prices we've collected in Florida
Actual direct-cremation prices range $945–$1,095 (median $1,020) across 2 sources we've verified.
- AM Cremation & Funeral CareVerified from provider
Fort Myers · collected 2026-07-06 · source
'Simple Cremation' package; itemized direct cremation with fiberboard container is $1,345.
$945direct cremation - Legacy Options Funeral & Cremation ServicesVerified from provider
Naples · collected 2026-07-06 · source
Serves Naples, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers.
$1,095direct cremation
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Figures are modeled from published price data and regional cost indexes, and anchored to real prices where we've collected them — informational, not quotes from a specific provider. How we estimate.
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Common questions about funeral costs in Tampa
- How much does cremation cost in Tampa?
- In Tampa, a direct cremation typically runs about $1,020 (roughly $730–$1,375), while a cremation with a service is closer to $7,385. Direct cremation — the cremation with no service beforehand — is the lowest-cost option. These figures reflect area averages; individual providers vary, so it pays to compare a couple of itemized quotes.
- How much does a funeral cost in Tampa?
- A traditional burial in Tampa typically totals around $12,815 (about $9,230–$17,170) once you include the casket, vault, cemetery plot, and services. A funeral with cremation usually costs considerably less, and you're free to decline the items you don't want.
- Is cremation cheaper than burial in Tampa?
- Yes. In Tampa, direct cremation (around $1,020) costs a small fraction of a traditional burial (around $12,815) — a difference of roughly $11,795. Cremation skips the casket, burial vault, and cemetery plot that make burial expensive.
- What is the cheapest cremation option in Tampa?
- Direct cremation, at about $1,020 in Tampa. It's just the cremation with the ashes returned to the family — no embalming, viewing, or service beforehand — and you can hold a memorial later, on your own terms and budget.
- Do funeral homes in Tampa have to tell me their prices?
- Yes. Under the federal FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral home must give you an itemized price list (a General Price List) and quote prices over the phone. You're never required to guess, and you can decline any item or package you don't want.