Simple, direct cremation. Starting at $1,095.
For thirty years, we have been trusted to care for North Florida's
loved ones with dignity and simplicity. It would be our privilege
to serve you.
Simple, secure online arrangements from the comfort of your
own home.
We are available 24/7.
Transfer into our care
Included
All required permits & filings
Included
Refrigerated care at our facility
Included
Cremation container
Included
Cremation - never subcontracted
Included
Return of remains in a temporary container
Included
Death certificates, urns, thumbprint keepsakes, expedited cremation, and online obituaries available - see our packages below. or view our General Price List here.
BASIC DIRECT CREMATION
$1,095 everything below included
Available 24/7
Family owned & operated since 1993
Your loved one never leaves our care - from transfer to return
Serving North Florida from Gainesville
OUR PROMISE
Simple.
Three packages. Three steps. Everything handled by phone and email, from home.
Affordable.
Direct cremation starting at $1,095, with every price published in our General Price List.
Caring.
Your loved one never leaves our care from transfer to return — the cremation is never handed off to anyone else.
Our packages
Three ways we can care for your loved one
Every package includes the transfer, the permits, the care and the cremation. What changes is how your loved one comes home to you.
PACKAGES
Three simple packages.
Every package includes the complete direct cremation. Your loved one never leaves our care.
Basic
Basic
Everything Florida law and dignity require, and nothing you didn't ask for.
$1,095
Complete price. No fees added later.
What's included
- Transferring your loved one into our care
- Support from our licensed funeral director and professional staff
- Refrigerated care and a suitable cremation container
- Handling of required Florida permits, Medical Examiner approval, and death certificate filing
- Cremation services with the remains returned in a temporary container
Most chosen
Signature
The same complete care, with your loved one returned in an urn you chose.
$1,495
Complete price. No fees added later.
Everything in Basic, plus
- All services provided in our Basic Package
- Your choice of urn from our available collection
- A preserved thumbprint keepsake of your loved one
- A personalized online obituary for family and friends to visit
- A memorial video created using your selected photos
Includes every item in the Basic package: 24-hour transfer, all permits and filings, refrigerated care at our facility, the cremation container, and the cremation itself.
Complete
For families who would rather hand the whole thing to us and not chase anything down.
$1,995
Complete price. No fees added later.
Everything in Signature, plus
- All services included in our Select Package
- Completion of required permits and Medical Examiner authorization
- Cremation performed as soon as permitted under Florida law
- Personal updates from our staff throughout the process
- Prompt return of your loved one’s cremated remains
Includes every item in the Basic and Signature packages.
Florida requires Medical Examiner approval and a 48-hour waiting period before any cremation may take place. We manage that process on your behalf at every package level. Not included at any level: certified death certificate copies (state fee per copy) unless noted. [Link the FTC General Price List here]
How our price compares
The same cremation, for less
Published direct-cremation prices from other North Florida funeral homes, next to ours.
A Direct Cremations
$1,095 — our complete price
Milam Funeral Home
$1,295 — $200 more
Rick Gooding Funeral Home
$1,495 — $400 more
Williams Thomas Funeral Home
$4,390 — $3,295 more
$0
$875
$1,750
$2,625
$3,500
View as a table
| Provider | Direct cremation price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| A Direct Cremations | $1,095 | — |
| Milam Funeral Home | $1,295 | +$200 |
| Rick Gooding Funeral Home | $1,495 | +$400 |
| Williams Thomas Funeral Home | $4,390 | +$3,295 |
* Dignity Memorial is a brand of Service Corporation International. Prices shown are each provider's published direct-cremation price as listed on their General Price List, retrieved [DATE — MUST BE FILLED IN]. Prices are subject to change; please confirm current pricing with each provider. Comparison reflects the base direct-cremation service only.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, handled entirely online or by phone.
Arrangements can be completed from home, entirely online, by phone, or in person, whichever you prefer. You never need to come into an office unless you'd like to.
Step one
Call us, day or night
Call (352) 338-0500. We'll answer your questions, take some basic information, and arrange for your loved one to be brought into our care.
Step two
Complete the paperwork from home
We fill out the cremation authorization and vital statistics with you by phone or email, then handle every permit and filing with the state. Most families finish in about 20 minutes.
Step three
Receive your loved one's remains
After Florida's required 48-hour waiting period and medical certification, we perform the cremation ourselves. We call you the moment the remains are ready — typically 7 to 10 days, sooner with expedited cremation.
OBITUARIES
Honoring those we've recently cared for.
Share cherished memories and service details with the people who matter most.
SERVICE AREA
Based in Gainesville. Serving North Florida.
Our office
Where we serve
Duval, Alachua, Clay, Bradford, and Union Counties — plus surrounding communities across North Florida. Everything is handled by phone and email, so distance from our office makes no difference in the care you receive.
Not sure if we serve your area? Call — if we can't help, we'll point you to someone who can.
PLAN AHEAD
Lock in today's price. Spare your family the decisions.
Cremation costs rise every year. A prepaid plan freezes your price permanently — protected in a Florida-regulated trust — and means your family makes one phone call instead of a dozen decisions.
Request our free planning packet by mail or email. No salesperson will call unless you ask.
A NOTE FROM OUR FAMILY
For more than thirty years, our family has been there when North Florida families needed us. The business has grown, but the idea behind it hasn't changed: keep it simple, keep it affordable, and care for every person as if they were one of our own.
It would be our privilege to serve your family, too.
— The [Family name] family, owners
FAMILIES WE'VE SERVED
Simple, affordable, and caring — it's more than a slogan.
QUESTIONS
Answers families ask us most.
What does the $1,095 Basic package include?
Everything legally required for a direct cremation: transfer into our care, all permits and filings, refrigerated care, the cremation container, the cremation itself, and return of the remains in a temporary container. Optional items — urns, thumbprint keepsakes, an online obituary, expedited cremation — and state-priced death certificates are itemized separately, and after-hours or weekend transfers carry an additional fee. Every price is published in our General Price List.
What's the difference between the three packages?
All three include the complete cremation. Signature ($1,495) adds an urn, collection and preservation of your loved one's thumbprint, and an obituary published online. Complete ($1,995) adds expedited cremation, so your loved one's remains are returned to you sooner.
How long does the process take?
Florida requires a 48-hour waiting period after death before cremation can occur. Once we have signed authorization and the medical certification is complete, most families receive their loved one's remains within 7 to 10 days. If you need them sooner, ask about our expedited cremation option.
Can we still have a memorial service?
Absolutely. Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a celebration of life at a church, home, park, or restaurant — on their own schedule, in their own way. We're happy to suggest local venues and celebrants.
Who performs the cremation?
We do. Your loved one remains in our care from the moment of transfer until the remains are returned to you — the cremation is never handed off to a third-party provider.
What if my loved one passed away outside your service area?
Call us anyway. We regularly coordinate transfers from across Florida and can advise you on out-of-state situations, including bringing a loved one home to Florida.
How does prepaying work? Is my money safe?
Prepaid funds are placed in a trust regulated under Florida law and your price is locked permanently — even decades from now. Plans are transferable if you move. We'll put all of it in writing before you sign anything.