Cheapest Cremation in Sarasota, FL (2026)

Prices from $995 at 11 cremation providers in Sarasota. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Sarasota?

Cheapest Option $995 Sound Choice Cremation

Average Cremation $1,623 Sarasota average

Providers Compared 11 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Sarasota — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Sound Choice Cremation 5200 Fruitville Road	$995	$695	941-312-6371
2	Chandlers Funeral Chapel 1425 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way	$1,095	$1,895	941-355-3125
3	Packer Funeral Home 4020 Beneva Road	$1,260	$1,295	941-926-3922
4	Jennings Funeral Home & Crematory 5750 Swift Road	$1,295	$1,065	941-926-2223
5	Jones Funeral Home 4005 N Tamiami Trail	$1,295	$1,495	941-355-2535
6	Toale Bros. Funeral Home's & Crematory - Gulf Gate Chapel 6903 S. Tamiami Trail	$1,595	$1,819	941-955-4171
7	Toale Bros. Funeral Home's & Crematory Colonial Chapel 40 N Orange Ave.	$1,595	$1,819	941-955-4171
8	National Cremation and Burial Society 2990 Bee Ridge Rd	$1,852	$800	941-923-9535
9	Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory 7454 S. Tamiami Trail	$2,140	$2,590	941-921-5755
10	Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services 135 N. Lime	$2,190	$1,695	941-365-1767
11	Palms-Robarts Funeral Home & Memorial Park 170 Honore Ave	$2,540	$2,935	941-371-4962

What is included in direct cremation?

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Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

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Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.

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Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

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Return of remains

Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.

What is NOT included in direct cremation:

Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
Viewing or visitation
Formal funeral service or ceremony
Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
Obituary placement
Flowers

Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Sarasota

What is the cheapest cremation option in Sarasota, Florida?

The cheapest direct cremation in Sarasota is $995 at Sound Choice Cremation, located at 5200 Fruitville Road. Call 941-312-6371 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Florida?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Florida. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.

What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?

Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.

Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?

Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Sarasota, Florida are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 10,000+ funeral homes. Prices are collected from individual funeral home General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly with the provider before making arrangements.

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