Funeral Costs in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

Based on data from 10 funeral homes in Fort Myers, Florida. Average direct cremation: $1,602.

How much does a funeral cost in Fort Myers?

Direct Cremation $1,602 from $790

Basic Services Fee $1,646

Florida State Average $9,187

Funeral Home Prices in Fort Myers, Florida

Itemized pricing from 10 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers 13932 Palm Beach Blvd	$1,035	—	$1,680	239-694-6444
Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 1589 Colonial Blvd	$2,990	—	$1,525	239-936-0555
Gallaher American Family Funeral Home 2701 Cleveland Ave	$1,395	—	$1,495	239-337-7311
Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc 4224 Cleveland Ave Ste 1	$2,190	—	$1,695	239-274-0088
Hickson Funeral Home Inc 3308 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd	$985	—	$1,785	239-334-6440
Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park Lee Memorial Park at 12777 State Road 82	$2,140	—	$2,795	239-334-4880
Horizon Funeral Home & Cremation Center 1605 Colonial Blvd	$790	—	$995	239-939-0050
Kiser, Phil, Funeral Home Inc 9231 Cypress Lake Dr	$2,140	—	$2,795	239-481-4341
Mullins Memorial Home & Cremation Service Inc. - Myers 3654 PALM BEACH BLVD.	$795	—	$895	239-288-7000
National Cremation and Burial Society 3453 Hancock Bridge Parkway	$1,563	—	$800	239-939-7911

More Funeral Homes in Fort Myers

Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc.

2325 East Mall Drive

+1-239-274-0088

[email protected]

Understanding Funeral Costs in Fort Myers

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 $1,646 in Fort Myers

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 $1,602 in Fort Myers

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 Fort Myers, prices start as low as $790.

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 Fort Myers

What is the average funeral cost in Fort Myers, Florida?

Funeral costs in Fort Myers, Florida vary by funeral home and service type. We have 11 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Fort Myers?

Direct cremation in Fort Myers averages $1,602, with prices ranging from $790 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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, this fee averages $1,646. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Fort Myers funeral costs compare to Florida averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Fort Myers, Florida is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 10+ homes in Fort Myers 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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