Next of kin refers to the decedent's closest living relatives in the order recognized by Florida law as the legally authorized person to direct disposition of the remains. This is typically the surviving spouse first, then the adult children, then the parents, then the adult siblings, and so on. These individuals have the legal right and responsibility to authorize cremation when the decedent has not left written instructions.
Who are these arrangements for?
Who is making these arrangements?
In which county did your loved one pass away?
Brevard
Indian River
Martin
Okeechobee
Orange
Osceola
Palm Beach
St. Lucie
Where will your loved one be transported from?
Hospital
Nursing Home
Private Residence
Medical Examiner's Office
Another Funeral Home
Other / Unknown
How much does your loved one weigh?
Under 300 lbs
Over 300 lbs
Does your loved one have an implanted medical device like a pacemaker or defibrillator? It must be removed before cremation.
Yes
No
I Don't Know
Cremation normally takes about two weeks. After your paperwork has been received, would you like to cut that time in half?
Yes ($250.00)
No
Would you like to schedule a private moment with your loved one to say goodbye prior to the cremation?
Yes ($325.00)
No
After the cremation, would you like us to:
Ship the ashes within the U.S. via USPS (Included) ($0.00)
Provide an unattended scattering in nature ($125.00)
You will be able to follow the package every step of the way. We include a self-addressed, stamped envelope — just drop the AirTag in the mail after it arrives and we will refund the $25.00 to your original payment method.
Would you like us to collect lockets of hair from your loved one?
The fee includes up to four lockets.
$25.00 each
Would you like us to collect your loved one's fingerprints?
The fee includes up to four sets of fingerprints.
$25.00 each
How many copies of the death certificate would you like?
Choose the quantity of each type below, or leave both at 0 to skip.
With cause of death
Used for life insurance, pensions, and for the family's knowledge.
$17.00 each
Without cause of death
Used for all financial matters (checking, savings, stocks, bonds, CDs), titles and deeds, credit card companies, utilities, phone/cable companies, and anything dealing with the court system (wills, trusts, estates, probate).
$17.00 each
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Who should sign the cremation authorization paperwork?
We require signatures from all legal next of kin prior to performing the cremation. The first person entered should be the informant who will complete the majority of the paperwork.
Next of kin refers to the decedent's closest living relatives in the order recognized by Florida law as the legally authorized person to direct disposition of the remains. This is typically the surviving spouse first, then the adult children, then the parents, then the adult siblings, and so on. These individuals have the legal right and responsibility to authorize cremation when the decedent has not left written instructions.
