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Affinity Cremation Tampa Bay provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about arranging a direct cremation on our Common Questions page.
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Online Cremation Forms
The cremation forms and documents on this page will assist you in completing the documents necessary to arrange a direct cremation. Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding. If you have any questions about a form or how to complete a form, call your Affinity Cremation representative before proceeding at (813) 684-7500.
Each form is provided in PDF format which requires Adobe® Reader® to open and print. We recommend using Adobe® Reader® version 7.0 or greater for these forms. If you do not already this free software, it is available by clicking on the logo below.
For your convenience these documents are designed to allow you to fill in any required information before printing. Simply click your mouse in the form area where you wish to insert information, type the information and then print the document. You may also simply print the blank form to be filled in by hand after printing.
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Cremation Forms
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Cremation Authorization Form (PDF - 187K)
This document includes two required forms to arrange a cremation: 1. Death Certificate Information Worksheet - This form will provide us with the necessary information to prepare the death certificate. and 2. Authorization for Cremation and Disposition Form - Florida law requires the cremation to be authorized by a legally authorized person. We will need to obtain the signature(s) on this form before proceeding. This form must be witnessed by a Notary Public (or equivalent).
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Information Forms
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Death Certificate Checklist (PDF - 18K)
Determining how many certified copies of the death certificate to order can be complicated as it may be different for each individual circumstance. This checklist of places where you could expect to need a certified copy may be useful in helping you determine the number of copies that is right for you.
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What to Do When Death Occurs (PDF - 293K)
This brochure contains valuable information to help you prepare before the death occurs at home, hospital or elsewhere. Space is also provided for you to record certain information that will be needed for completing our forms when making final arrangements.
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Florida Law Concerning Cremation (PDF - 50K)
People often ask about the Florida laws concerning cremation. We hope this document will help to explain some of these requirements and why there is a waiting period for cremation in Florida. This document contains excerpts from the actual Florida Statutes that apply to cremation. We would be happy to speak directly with you and explain further if necessary.
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Guidelines for Scattering Ashes (PDF - 63K)
There is a lot of confusion about what is allowed regarding scattering or dispersing ashes both at sea and on land. This document seeks to clarify these issues and offers some good suggestions for those who wish to scatter or disperse cremated remains. You may also want to see our Scattering Information Page
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Forms for Veterans
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Application for Burial Benefits (PDF - 19K)
This form, provided by the Veterans Administration, is necessary when applying for burial benefit reimbursement from the VA. It also includes instructions for completion. This form and other helpful information for veterans is also available on the VA website which is available from our Links page. You may also want to see our Veterans Information Page.
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Application for Veterans Marker (PDF - 646K)
This form, provided by the Veterans Administration, is necessary when requesting a veteran's headstone or marker from the VA. It also includes instructions for completion. This form and other helpful information for veterans is also available on the VA website which is available from our Links page. You may also want to see our Veterans Information Page.
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