This guide explains the main funeral services available to Orlando families, so you know what to ask for. OrlandoFuneralServices.com is an information resource; for actual arrangements, contact a licensed funeral home. Our featured sponsored provider is Postell's Mortuary (sponsor).
Traditional funeral services
A traditional funeral usually includes a visitation or viewing, a ceremony at a chapel or place of worship, and a procession to the cemetery for burial. See traditional funeral cost.
Cremation
Cremation can follow a full funeral, precede a memorial service, or take place with no ceremony at all. See the Orlando cremation guide.
Direct cremation
Cremation without a viewing or ceremony beforehand; usually the lowest-cost option. See direct cremation in Orlando.
Memorial services
A service without the body present, often held after cremation and sometimes weeks later. See memorial service after cremation.
Graveside services
A ceremony held at the cemetery, instead of or after a chapel service. Often shorter and more private.
Veterans funerals
Eligible veterans may receive military funeral honors, burial in a VA national cemetery, a burial flag and a government headstone. See veterans funeral benefits.
Pre-planning
Recording your wishes, and optionally arranging and paying in advance through a pre-need contract. See funeral planning.
Burial
Burial in a cemetery plot or mausoleum, including cemetery charges such as opening and closing. See cemetery and burial costs.
Transportation
Funeral homes transfer your loved one from the place of death, and can arrange transport to another city or state, including airline shipping. See flying with cremated remains.
Death certificates
The funeral home files the death certificate and can order certified copies. See Florida death certificates.
Obituaries
Funeral homes often help write the obituary and post it on their website; newspaper notices usually cost extra.
Flowers
Casket sprays, standing arrangements and sympathy flowers. See funeral flowers.
Grief resources
Support groups, counseling and reading. See grief resources.