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National Cremation Society
4945 East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL 33764 · (727) 536-0494
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★★★★★4.9450 Google reviews

About National Cremation Society

National Cremation Society in Clearwater is an independently owned provider, which means families work with a locally accountable business rather than a large corporate chain. They offer cremation and burial services, and given their name, cremation appears to be a core focus of their practice. Direct cremation starts at $1,852 and traditional burial at $1,943, with both figures sitting in the mid-range for the Clearwater area. Families have rated them 4.9 stars across 450 Google reviews, which reflects a high and consistent level of satisfaction, though as always it's worth reading individual reviews to understand what specific aspects of care resonated most with past families.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,137
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,918
Direct cremation from
$2,137
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$800
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$350
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
Contact
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$235
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$395
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$350
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,643
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,000
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,852
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$1,943

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Staff
Don Politano
Service Manager and Funeral Director
Google Reviews
★★★★★Ashley Lynne
a month ago

Cheyenne is such a compassionate sweet soul to work with. You can tell she genuinely sympathizes for what people are going through and she tries to make the process as easy as possible. She's very thorough in what they do and what happens and what to expect and how long the process takes. The place …

★★★★★Cheryl Messenger
a month ago

During one of the most difficult times for our family, the team at National Cremation Society provided exceptional support. Their kindness, thoughtfulness, and true professional made the entire process feel compassionate and dignified rather than overwhelming. They guided us every step of the way …

★★★★★Suzanne McKee
2 months ago

I was very impressed with National Cremation Society. My father pre-arranged his cremation. I called them after my father passed and they immediately started their process. Cheyenne and her team were compassionate, patient, and professional. I received my father's ashes and death certificates in a v…

★★★★★Violet Hutton
2 months ago

Amazing and caring people and a peaceful atmosphere. Phone calls and personal meetings handled in a very caring way. Could not have asked for more in my time of sorrow and grief. They even called me later to ask how I was doing. I recommend them highly for end of life needs.

★★★★★Beth Leto
2 months ago

My Mom preplanned her cremation. What a gift that was. They took care of EVERYTHING with one quick phone call. All went smoothly and they were in contact each step of the way. It was so comforting knowing Mom was being taken care of the way she wanted. I would have been very stressed trying to …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(727) 536-0494
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews450 reviews →
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