Funeral and Cremation Paperwork You Will Need

If you are either considering a funeral or choosing cremation as a body composition method for your loved one in Florida, it is important to be aware of the paperwork process according to Florida law in advance as without its completion, cremation can’t take place.

As a result, we have sorted out some basic documents so that you can know what to expect if you are having a funeral service for your loved one. First and foremost, some general information about the deceased that needs to be prepared is full name, SSN, date of birth, parents’ name and a copy of driver’s license (if applicable).

The documentation process is likely to include the followings:

• Death Certificate
• Vital Statistics Form
• Cremation Authorization Form
• Cremation Release Form

There might be more paperwork required depending on different cases and different counties in Florida.

Cremation Funeral Document 1: Death Certificate

Getting the death certificate signed by the doctor or medical examiner is the first thing to do regardless of any funeral arrangements. Whether you choose cremation or traditional burial in Florida, the death must be registered within 5 days of the death at the state or vital local office.

In most cases, the cause of death is not necessarily displayed on the death certificate unless it is for insurance or other purposes. According to Florida’s law, anyone can order a death certificate without the cause of death stated. Otherwise, it needs to be the next of kin or the legal representative to involve in the process.

Cremation Document 2: Vital Statistics Form

Vital Statistics Form provides personal information about the deceased ranging from basic personal information such as full name, date of birth, and marital status, to information relating to the death such as the date or place where the death occurs. The form helps the funeral home gather all the needed info to complete other documents in the process.

Cremation Document 3: Cremation Authorization Form

The Cremation Authorization Form is the legal consent that the family gives to their cremation service provider to perform and help to arrange cremation service for their loved one. It clearly states in the paper who is responsible for cremation performance.

Cremation Document 4: Release Form

A Release Form legally gives the funeral home permission to pick up the deceased from the Medical Examiner’s Office and transport the body to the crematory.

Overall Cremation and Funeral Paperwork Process

Many people find the paperwork process overwhelming, especially they are in their grieving time.

However, the good news is Going Home Services with 20 years of experience in Florida  is willing to answer all questions and walk the family through the documentation process. And our forms are available online – you can have the freedom to work on and sign them at home with our assistance. Feel free to CALL US NOW. With more than 20 years in business, we are able to clear out all misunderstandings about cremation and funeral needs and any confusion the family may have. We will also acquire the Death Certificates for your family. You will just need to figure out how many you need and let us know. You will need one death certificate for every item that has a deed or title in your deceased family members name. An average number of death certificates is 4-10 for most families.

As one of the oldest and most trusted death care businesses in Florida, we provide professional and affordable cremation services with a free urn and premium obituary. We are not a Funeral Home so our prices are lower because we don’t have the expensive overhead that Funeral Homes have. Our price starts at $795 for direct cremation. We serve the areas of South West Florida including Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, and Tampa. For further information, please visit Our Affordable Cremation Page, Cremation & Scattering Ashes or Call Us For All Other Requests.