Approval of Indigent Burial and Cremation Services Contracts

Original title: Award IFB-605063-25/LTT Indigent Burial and Cremation Services to the following five funeral home providers licensed by the State of Florida Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services: Cynthia Batts and Johnetta Batts, LLC dba Batts Lakeview Funeral Home; Omega Funeral Services, LLC; People's Choice Mortuary and Cremation Service, LLC; Phoenix Cremation Services, LLC; and Unity Memorial Funeral Home East, Inc. at a total estimated annual amount of $70,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the agreements. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Director of Resource Management) Requesting Department - Community Services

September 9, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures the ongoing provision of burial and cremation services for residents who lack the financial means to cover these costs, with a total annual budget allocation of $70,000.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Indigent residents and their families

These individuals receive burial or cremation services funded by the county.

Selected funeral home providers

These businesses are contracted to provide services to the county at an estimated annual total of $70,000.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 9, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved contracts with five local funeral homes to provide burial and cremation services for residents. The total estimated annual cost for these services is $70,000.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are indigent burial services?

These are services provided by the county for individuals who pass away without the financial resources or family support to cover the costs of burial or cremation.

Which funeral homes will be providing these services?

The county has contracted with Batts Lakeview Funeral Home, Omega Funeral Services, People's Choice Mortuary and Cremation Service, Phoenix Cremation Services, and Unity Memorial Funeral Home East.

Why It Matters

This action secures the ongoing provision of burial and cremation services for residents who lack the financial means to cover these costs, with a total annual budget allocation of $70,000.