Funeral Costs in Clearwater, FL (2026)

Based on data from 7 funeral homes in Clearwater, Florida. Average direct cremation: $2,084.

How much does a funeral cost in Clearwater?

Direct Cremation $2,084 from $1,245

Basic Services Fee $1,996

Florida State Average $9,187

Funeral Home Prices in Clearwater, Florida

Itemized pricing from 7 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Gross, David C, Funeral Home & Cremation Cntr - Clearwater 830 N Belcher Rd	$2,975	—	$2,935	727-446-2222
Moss Feaster Funeral Home & Cremation Services 693 S. Belcher Road	$3,190	—	$2,995	727-562-2070
National Cremation Society 4945 East Bay Drive	$1,852	—	$800	727-536-0494
Rhodes Funeral Directors Inc 800 Druid Rd E	$1,245	—	$1,325	727-446-3055
Sunset Point Funeral Home 2689 Sunset Point Road	$1,335	—	$1,595	727-723-3020
Sylvan Abbey Memorial Pk & Funeral Home 2853 Sunset Point Rd	$2,690	—	$2,995	727-796-1992
Young's Funeral Home Inc 1005 Howard St	$1,300	—	$1,325	727-442-2388

More Funeral Homes in Clearwater

Veterans Funeral Care

830 North Belcher Road

+1-727-524-9202

[email protected]

Understanding Funeral Costs in Clearwater

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $1,996 in Clearwater

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $2,084 in Clearwater

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Clearwater, prices start as low as $1,245.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Florida must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Clearwater

What is the average funeral cost in Clearwater, Florida?

Funeral costs in Clearwater, Florida vary by funeral home and service type. We have 8 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Clearwater?

Direct cremation in Clearwater averages $2,084, with prices ranging from $1,245 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Clearwater, Florida, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Clearwater, this fee averages $1,996. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Clearwater funeral costs compare to Florida averages?

Florida's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Clearwater before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Clearwater, Florida is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 7+ homes in Clearwater and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

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