Affinity Cremation

Legally Authorized Person

The cremation must be authorized by the legally authorized person according to Florida law.

Florida law states "A cremation may not be performed until a legally authorized person gives written authorization for such cremation." (FS 497.607) The law also defines who the "legally authorized person" is and sets up the order of priority of next of kin. This portion of the actual statute is available for reading by downloading our "Florida Law Concerning Cremation" document which is available through our Download Forms page.

It is our policy to require this written authorization by executing our form "Authorization for Cremation and Disposition" before scheduling any cremation. This form must be signed by the next of kin in the order listed below:

1. Spouse
2. Children (of legal age)
3. Parents
4. Siblings
5. Grandchildren
6. Grandparents

Please call us anytime at (813) 684-7500 to discuss this further.