Funeral Planning & Cremation Information for Melbourne and Brevard County
Most families order death certificates through the funeral home at the arrangement meeting. Order too few and you will be waiting for more while accounts stay frozen; order too many and you pay for copies you do not use. Here is how to decide. A practical rule of thumb Count the organizations that will need … Read more
Yes. Choosing cremation does not mean giving up a service. Families can hold a funeral with the body present before cremation, or a memorial service afterward, with or without the urn present. A memorial after cremation has one big advantage: there is no rush. Timing Because cremated remains do not need to be buried or … Read more
The arrangement meeting (or arrangement conference) is where the family and funeral director plan the service and complete the paperwork. It usually takes one to two hours. Bringing the right things makes it go more smoothly. Documents and information Your loved one’s full legal name, date and place of birth, and Social Security number Parents’ … Read more
Florida law says who can make decisions about a person’s funeral, burial or cremation. It calls this person the legally authorized person, and funeral homes follow the list closely, especially for cremation, which cannot be undone. The priority order Under Fla. Stat. 497.005, the legally authorized person is, in this order: The person who died, … Read more
Planning a funeral in Melbourne, FL? This post explains the legal requirements, including death certificates, permits, funeral directors, and more.