Understanding Your Options

Florida state law requires that the deceased be placed in a rigid combustible container at minimum. Many options are available - from simple fiberboard containers to full caskets - and your funeral director will walk you through every choice.

Our packages are designed to be able to add a multiple of options. You may upgrade your urn options or purchase additional DVDs or USB thumb drives of tribute videos. A selection of memorial items are available to you once you select to purchase the package that best fits your needs.

Cremation reduces the body to bone fragments using intense heat over a period of approximately two to three hours. Florida law also requires a mandatory 48-hour waiting period before cremation can begin, which allows time for the family to confirm their wishes and ensures proper permitting.

You have many meaningful choices. Cremated remains (typically weighing 3–6 lbs) may be: placed in a decorative urn for display at home; buried in a cemetery plot; placed in a columbarium niche; scattered in a meaningful location; or divided - with a portion kept at home and a portion given to other family members. We are happy to help you think through the option that feels right for your family.

Many personal items may be included, though some may need to be removed prior to the cremation process due to safety or regulatory requirements. Anything placed in the casket will not survive the cremation. Your funeral director will advise you on exactly what may stay and what must be set aside beforehand.

Yes. We own and operate Space Coast Crematory, which means your loved one remains entirely in our care from the first call to the final farewell. There are no handoffs to third parties.

Throughout human history and across cultures, people have gathered to acknowledge the death of a member of their community. A funeral ceremony is often the one opportunity for everyone to come together - to acknowledge the loss, share grief, and begin the process of healing. The ritual itself is as much for the living as it is a tribute to the deceased.

Our packages are designed to be able to add a multiple of options. You may upgrade your urn options or purchase additional DVDs or USB thumb drives of tribute videos. A selection of memorial items are available to you once you select to purchase the package that best fits your needs.

Generally, service details are published in the newspaper or shared online, and those who wish to attend do so. It's thoughtful to personally reach out to individuals who were especially close to your loved one. Use your judgment - think about who would want to be there to support the family and to honor the person who passed. Just ensure the venue can comfortably accommodate those expected.

You have many meaningful choices. Cremated remains (typically weighing 3–6 lbs) may be: placed in a decorative urn for display at home; buried in a cemetery plot; placed in a columbarium niche; scattered in a meaningful location; or divided - with a portion kept at home and a portion given to other family members. We are happy to help you think through the option that feels right for your family.

Honesty and gentle preparation go a long way. Let them know what to expect - that people may be sad and cry, that there will be time for people to share memories. Encourage them to ask questions and reassure them you'll be with them throughout. Never force a child to attend, and always give them the option to change their mind.

Yes. We own and operate Space Coast Crematory, which means your loved one remains entirely in our care from the first call to the final farewell. There are no handoffs to third parties.

It is never required - it is a personal choice. Many families find that viewing their loved one provides a sense of closure and confirmation. It can be a quiet moment to say goodbye, let go of unresolved feelings, or simply acknowledge the reality of the loss. Others choose not to, and that is equally valid. We will support whatever feels right for your family.