Question 1

How much does burial cost in Tampa, Florida?

Accepted Answer

The median local price is about $2,500 (ranging from $1,370 to $9,880), based on the 15 priced providers Calla tracks in Tampa. Prices depend on what's included — always ask for an itemized price list, which providers must give you under the FTC Funeral Rule.

Question 2

Do I have to use a funeral home in Tampa?

Accepted Answer

No. In Florida you can compare and choose any licensed provider, and you only pay for the goods and services you select. You're never required to buy a package.

Question 3

Which providers in Tampa publish their prices?

Accepted Answer

2 of the 22 Tampa providers Calla tracks have a published price list on file, and the lowest published starting price is $25 at Centro Asturiano Cemetery Memorial Park. For the rest, ask for the itemized general price list — under the FTC Funeral Rule every funeral provider must give you one in writing.

Question 4

How do I compare providers in Tampa?

Accepted Answer

Compare the all-in price for the specific service you want — not just the lowest headline number — and weigh it against reviews and what's included. In Tampa, published starting prices begin at $25 (Centro Asturiano Cemetery Memorial Park). The providers listed above show their prices so you can see the real differences before you call.

Question 5

Is the cemetery plot included in the burial price?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. The plot, opening-and-closing fee, and headstone are billed by the cemetery, separately from the funeral home's charges. Budget for both.

Question 6

Do I need a burial vault?

Accepted Answer

No state law requires one, but many cemeteries require a vault or grave liner to keep the ground level. The cemetery, not the funeral home, sets that rule, so ask before you choose a plot.

Question 7

What's the difference between burial cost and funeral cost?

Accepted Answer

Funeral cost covers the services and goods from the funeral home — staff, preparation, casket, and the ceremony. Burial cost adds the cemetery's charges: the plot, opening and closing, vault, and marker.

How much does a burial cost in Tampa?

What does the price usually include?

Which providers serve Tampa?

Tampa Cremation & Burial Services

Myrtle Hill Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Florida National Cemetery

L'Unione Italiana Cemetery

Centro Asturiano Cemetery Memorial Park

Orange Hill Cemetery Restoration Association, Inc.

Marti/Colon Cemetery

Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories

Rose Hill Memorial Park

Rest Haven Memorial Park

Jackson Heights Cemetery

Centro Espanol Cemetery - Tampa

Oak Grove Cemetery

Oaklawn Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery

Showmans Rest Cemetery

Memorial Park Cemetery

Robles Cemetery

Lake Carroll Cemetery

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