Crevasse's Simple Cremation-Gainesville
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4127 NW 27th Ln ste b, Gainesville, FL 32606
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3700 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
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Pricing is published transparently with package details itemized. The $995 rate includes all basic services but excludes urn, death certificates, and shipping of remains. Overnight transfer fees apply outside standard hours. A General Price List is available for download in PDF format.
The Gainesville location at 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd houses both the administrative operations and the on-site crematory. The facility serves as the primary transfer point for deceased within the 50-mile service radius. While the website does not specify chapel capacity or visitation room counts, the business model emphasizes simple cremation without formal viewing or ceremony on premises. Glass front niches are offered as a memorialization option, suggesting some display or arrangement space exists for families selecting this service. The co-located Forest Meadows Cemetery - Central shares the same address, indicating integrated cemetery and cremation operations at this location.
A Direct Cremations focuses on unbundled, a la carte service delivery with transparent pricing. Families may provide their own cremation urn (minimum 200 cubic inches interior space) or purchase from their catalog. All arrangements can be completed remotely without visiting the facility.
A Direct Cremations operates from 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd in Gainesville, Florida, as a locally and family-owned cremation provider spanning four generations. The business has built its reputation on a straightforward value proposition: simple, transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Their 24/7 availability and emphasis on remote arrangement capabilities—by phone or online—reflect a service model designed for convenience during difficult times.
The provider distinguishes itself through vertical integration: they own and operate their own crematory, ensuring the deceased remains in their care throughout the entire process without third-party transfers. This facility also serves as the base for their transfer operations, covering a 50-mile radius with overnight fees applicable outside standard hours. Their service area extends across Alachua, Duval, Clay, Sumter, and St. Johns counties, with capacity to serve families throughout Florida.
Beyond traditional flame cremation, A Direct Cremations has partnered with Gentle Water Cremation to offer alkaline hydrolysis—marketed as a gentler, more environmentally conscious alternative using 90% less energy with zero direct emissions.
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