When you say...
“I just want to plan a simple, affordable cremation!” we understand exactly what you mean.

Pre-plan a Simple and Dignified Cremation Anywhere In North Florida  for only $995.00 

We are a 100% family owned and operated cremation service, serving North Florida for over 40 years. Our family serving your family during your time of need.

At Cremation Service of Florida
We understand that planning a cremation is a personal and private choice, which is why we are here 24 hours a day seven days a week to answer any question you have and help you make a decision that is best for you and your family.

Our office is located at 1279 Kingsley Ave. Unit 109, Orange Park, FL 32073. Our service area includes Clay, Duval, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, Volusia, Nassau, Bradford, Baker, Alachua Counties.


     

Need assistance? Our family is here 24 hours a day to help you!
Call us: 866-749-2896 

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Why Plan A Cremation In Advance?

Make it easy on your family and remove the emotional strain on them that comes when the inevitable happens

After experiencing the emotional strain of arranging a cremation, many of our customers decide to contact us to pre-plan their own cremation.

Unexpected expenses, logistical challenges, second-guessing your wishes - this can all be easily avoided.

Take the time now to arrange your cremation and lift the burden from your family.

Let them grieve without the unnecessary stress or surprise costs that comes from arranging a cremation.

Make your wishes known

Cremation arrangements are a deeply personal choice.

Pre-planning cremation ensures everything is carried out according to your wishes, This eliminates the task of your loved ones second-guessing what you would have wanted.

We assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned.

Pay $995.00 now and avoid paying inflated prices and unexpected costs in the future

When the time comes, your family won’t have to worry where to find the money. And they won’t feel pressure to spend unnecessarily.

Pre-payment also protects you and your family from inflation - the $955.00 you pay now is the full cost, no matter how much the price rises in the future.

Don't Know Where To Start?

Our pre-planning brochure below is a great way to start the cremation pre-planning process. It along with with our website covers everything you need to know about pre-planning. Simply click the full-screen button to make for easier reading you can also print a copy or share it with a loved one or friend by clicking the share button below the brochure. If you would like a copy mailed to you simply call us at 866-749-2896. There is no cost or obligation, and no salesperson will call you.

Why do we care about pre-planning cremations and making it simple?

I'm Margaret Watts,

Hi, I'm Margaret Watts,
I’ve been a licensed professional serving in cremation and funeral arrangements for over 38 years.

In 2005 when my husband passed, my life turned upside down.

Even though we’ve helped over 20,000 families with cremation, I still found myself lost, scared and confused. Feeling like everything was out of my control.

Contacting relatives, organizing documents, making arrangements... At the time it all felt overwhelming and complicated - even though I knew the procedures like the back of my hand.

When I had finished grieving, I decided to pre-arrange my own cremation to make it easy on my son when the time comes (despite him also being a cremation professional!)

I wanted to have the peace-of-mind, knowing that everything will be taken care of. Everything will go according to my wishes. My family will have one less thing to worry about.

I myself have felt how distressing a loved one’s passing can be.

That’s why my mission is to bring some peace of mind and control in those difficult moments. Which is why we offer the pre-planning option.

6 things you should know when you’re considering pre-planning arranging with us

1. Your money is 100% protected in a trusted, outside fund

Your money goes to an FDIC-insured trust called Funeral Services, Inc (FSI), that’s been protecting pre-need monies for over 40 years. FSI is recommended by the state of Florida and located in Tallahassee, the same city as the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services. This is the official regulatory agency for all pre-paid cremation arrangements in Florida.

Depositing money in the fund works just like an escrow account - the trust funds are transferred to us only after we present a certificate of death.

In the unlikely event we go out of business or ‘sell out’ - your money stays 100% secure with FSI, and you’ll never lose access to it.

Should you have any questions about the security of you monies feel free to contact FSI anytime directly at +1 850-425-1340

2. You can pay the full price or pay in installments with 0% interest rates.

You can pay the $995.00 cremation cost in one payment or break it up to installments up to 12 months with 0% interest rate and no penalties if paid earlier. Absolutely no credit check is needed.

3. You can change your mind at any time without any penalties

By pre-arranging with Cremation Services of Florida, you get a 100% FULL REFUND GUARANTEE.

If you ever decide to cancel or change your choice in cremation service providers, just contact us and get 100% of your money back from the fund with no penalties, no hassle and no questions asked.

Be careful about dishonest cremation providers who use tricky policies and loopholes in Florida law. Many other providers refund just a fraction of the full price if you cancel with them.

We advise potential clients to take their time to do their own research. We encourage you to create a list of questions about the terms and penalties for cancellation before getting on the phone. A smart question to ask cremation companies. is “Should I cancel with you, Do I get every dime of my money back?”

4. What happens when I die?

Your family calls our dedicated phone number, available 24/7. Then we take care of the rest - according to your pre-planned wishes.

After the death certificate is filed, the money deposited in the fund gets transferred directly to us which will pay for 100% of cremation costs. 

5. Are there any additional costs not included in the prepaid plan?

The only extra cost could occur if the medical examiner’s fee increases, or if the cost of death certificates goes up. These costs are set by the county where the death occurs, so we have no control over them. In these cases, the family is only responsible for the difference between the [new price] minus the [original price].

Again, when our prices go up, the family does NOT pay more. The family would only pay the difference if external fees outside of our control increase.

For everything else - cremation, optional items like decorative urns or keepsakes - you’re locking the price by pre-paying. Everything will be paid in full from the deposit you make.

Our cremation service comes with a fixed price and a ‘no hidden fees’ guarantee. There will never be pressure to buy “extra add-ons”.

6. Use pre-planning to help you qualify for Medicaid

If you anticipate that you may need to spend down your assets to qualify for Medicaid, the amount you put aside in the fund for cremation expenses would be made exempt under Medicaid law.

How does pre-planning cremation compare to life insurance?

With prearrangement, what you pay is what you’ll get - “dollar for dollar”

With life insurance, you’ll have to pay monthly installments forever and the cash-out value is almost always much less than you originally paid. In other words, you’ll most likely pay more than you’ll ever get back.

There are many people who buy life insurance to pay for their cremation costs. Yet, they don’t realize that cremation costs increase every year and life insurance companies do not lock in the price of cremation.

Additionally, life insurance has a Contestability Period which protects the insurance company from paying the full amount if death occurs earlier than expected. If the life insurance policy is less than 2 years old, the insurance company will simply refund the premiums, and will deny the claim. Leaving your family the burden to bear the cost of the cremation. (something the insurance companies do tell you except only in the fine print!)

Pre-planned cremation works anywhere in Florida (optional travel protection available)

You’re covered anywhere in Florida

Contrary to local cremation providers, we serve the entire state of Florida.

You don’t have to worry about what happens if you travel or move to a different home.

When the time comes, we’ll send our First Care Team to the place where the person passed away.

The deceased is then transported to our nearest crematory (typically within 30 miles).

Optional travel protection around the world

You can buy additional travel protection, anytime, for a one-time fee of $395.00

So whether you travel across the US or around the world you’re covered.

The deceased will be brought back to Florida and cremation will take place in one of our facilities in this state, no matter where in the world the death occurs. Thus eliminating any additional cost to your family should you pass away while you are traveling. 

How does the Cremation Pre-Planning process work?

1. In order to start the pre-arrangement process:

Call 866-328-8497 and start the process over the phone
or click the button below to enter your details and start the process online

2. Choose your cremation options 

Choose any additional items like urns, keepsakes, or memorial items.
You may also add optional copies of the death certificate and the medical examiner’s fee.

Designate who’s going to receive the cremains

Express all your wishes in advance.

3. Choose whether you prefer to pay the full price right away or pay in installments.

Installments carry 0% interest for up to 12 months, and no credit check required.

4. You’ll receive a welcome package: a letter, emergency alert card, a copy of the agreement, all in a handy presentation folder for safe keeping.

You’ll also get a permanent emergency alert card to put in a wallet or purse. It contains the contact details of your relative and our business. You can also include optional details.
You can access your online account anytime 24/7.

You can invite others, including family members and loved ones to your account to view the information you have recorded including your biographical information. 

5. Your money is set aside in an FDIC-insured trust called FSI

6. When the time comes, your family calls our special 24/7 number and we take care of the rest - according to your pre-arranged wishes.

7. After we present FSI with a certified copy of the death certificate, the money gets transferred and covers the cremation costs.

8. The family receives the cremains, usually within 5 business days, and they can grieve without extra stress.

What’s included in the $995.00 Cremation Service?

Our cremation service comes with a fixed price and a ‘no hidden fees’ guarantee. There will never be pressure to buy “extra add-ons”.

The family doesn’t have to worry where the money will come from. They’ll never be under pressure and spend unnecessarily when the time comes.

Pre-payment also protects you and your family from inflation - the $995.00 you pay now is the full cost, no matter how much the price rises in the future.

Simple Cremation at $995.00 covers the cost of:

Transportation of the body from any address in the State of Florida

Required refrigeration prior to cremation

A temporary container for your loved one’s cremains

Social Security notification and death certificate filing

Professional cremation service performed by a licensed, caring provider

Completion of all required legal forms

An alternative container for the cremation process

Release of the cremated remains from our crematory  

What’s not included?

Medical examiner’s fee.*

Shipping of the cremains anywhere in the continental U.S. (ususall around $100.00)

*If required (under Florida Statute 406.11(c), medical examiners may charge a fee to give permission to cremate. This fee only applies in certain Florida counties.

Death certificate copies, if needed ($12 per copy)

Additional items like a permanent decorative urn, keepsakes or jewelry

Take your time to make an informed decision

We advise potential clients to take their time to do their own research and ask cremation companies about the terms and penalties:

  • Is the money 100% refundable?
  • Where is the money deposited? 
  • What’s not included in the fee?

We believe in transparency and we never pressure you to buy with hard-sell tactics.

By pre-arranging with Cremation Services of Florida, you get a FULL REFUND GUARANTEE - you can change your mind at any time without any penalties

Call us at 866-328-8497 - we are here 24/7 to help you make the best decision for your future.

About us

At Cremation Service of Florida, we often serve the same family many times, including Hospice Doctors and Nurses, University Professors, Paramedics, and Firefighters. There must be a reason these dedicated professionals turn to us during their time of need.

We’re a family-operated cremation service providing simple and dignified cremation services to families in Florida for over 35 years

At Cremation Service of Florida
We are here to help you make the best decision for the future - we’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve you and your family with dignity, compassion, and understanding in your time of need

We are licensed by the Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services . Our license number is F191953 and can be verified by calling the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services at (850) 413-3039. We welcome the inquiry. 

Chaplain Jamie D. Watts

CEO of Cremation of Florida, is a 4th-generation funeral services provider, going all the way back to his great-grandfather William Watts who assisted families in the 1800’s.

He is a licensed Funeral Director in Florida and Georgia, and the CEO of Southern Shipping and Cremation LLC, the parent company of Cremation Service of Florida.

Jamie also serves as a City Councilman in the Town of Welaka, FL. He currently serves as a chaplain and interviewer for Florida’s Emergency Disaster Team: FEMORT.  Jamie's' license number with the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services is F045470

Margaret M. Watts

Margaret has served in Funeral Service for over 35 years, working alongside her son Jamie for over 20 years. She is a licensed funeral director in both Florida and Georgia and the co-owner of the company. As a licensed funeral services professional, she works everyday with families like yours to ensure our cremation services are carried out on time and as promised. Margaret's' license number with the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services is F020032

Our clients thoughts on us:


I was very pleased with how Cremation Service of Florida handled two of my sisters’ and my step father's remains. Very cordial, sensitive to our needs and professional. I would tell anyone interested to contact this company for cremation services. They will be taking care of me and the rest of my family when the time comes for their services.


– SUSAN ROOKS


Cremation Service of Florida was the best. Professional, timely, more than fair pricing, and they were just really nice during a difficult time. They made the whole process as easy on us as was possible. They did exactly what we asked and what they said they would do. We wholeheartedly recommend them.


– DR. NATHAN WOMBLE


Cremation Service of Florida handled my father’s cremation. They were a fantastic choice as Margaret handled my case and had all the answers and solutions to any problem we encountered- she even answered my call on Thanksgiving Day! Cremation Service of Florida made a tough time much more bearable. They walked me through and handled everything we needed.


– PROF. JAMES HUTCHESON


Cremation Service of Florida is the absolute best in Florida. They made handling my husband’s cremation simple, during such a difficult time. I can't tell you how much of a relief it was for them to assist us with Mike's military benefits. Thanks again we will be recommending you to everyone we know.


– SHARON LEWIS R.N. 

Pre-plan a dignified, affordable, simple cremation anywhere in Florida for $995.00

  • Make it easy on your family when the inevitable comes
  • Make your wishes known
  • Avoid paying inflated prices and unexpected costs in the future

Call 866-328-8497 and start the process over the phone
or click the button below to enter your details and start the process online

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