405 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Florida
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“My dear sister and friend, Clare, recently fell asleep in death, and I had the profound privilege of being by her side as she took her final breath—a deeply moving and sobering experience. I am especially grateful to Paul for being a steadfast advocate for what is right and for navigating unexpected challenges with integrity during such a difficult time. Thank you as well to Bob, who made the details easy to understand and was truly a pleasure to work with. My sincere appreciation goes to Todd and Tucker, my first points of contact, who came to Clare’s residence and treated her with exceptional care, comfort, and respect. And lastly, thank you to Mike, who guided the concluding process with professionalism and made everything easy to navigate. Throughout every interaction, I felt genuine empathy and heartfelt care from each member of the team. There is no question that their compassion made a meaningful difference. Thank you, Island Cremations, for providing such a dignified, compassionate, and invaluable service to my dear sister Clare and to all who loved her. Warm regards, Scott”
— Scott Kingsbury
“Extremely helpful with great care & compassion for my husband's cremation the week of Halloween, 2019. My husband loved Halloween, it was his favorite holiday. He crossed over 10-28-19. I highly recommend their complete, kind, professional services.”
— Clairese Austin
“The staff at Island Cremations were fantastic. They were all professional and personable during our time of loss. They were very compassionate and helped us make the difficult decisions that had to be made. Everything was explained in detail so that there were no surprises. They offered us several options but did not pressure us into making any decisions until we were ready. In your time of loss, it’s comforting to know there are people who truly care and understand what you are going through.”
— Patty Kuehn
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
Are you ISLAND CREMATIONS AND FUNERAL SERVICE?
Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.