Comfort of tradition.
Harmony in nature.
Pricing
The decision to be buried naturally in a conservation cemetery has many benefits beyond simply saving you money. Your choice helps to protect and conserve this special ecosystem. You become part of something much bigger than yourself. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
Pricing
Full Body Burial
$4,572.00
Cremation Burial
$1,778.00
Memorial Marker (Optional)
$800.00
Included In Price
Burial Space
This is the right to be buried in a specific grave site. Upon completion of payment, you will receive a certificate of burial rights.
Burial Service Fee
Full body graves are usually closed by hand using shovels. Cremation burials are opened and closed by hand. Family is invited to assist with the closing of the grave under the guidance of Heartwood staff. During summer months, full body graves are closed by machine, after the family has said good-bye.
Graveside Service
The time at the grave belongs to the family. A 10′ x 10′ tent is provided during hot or rainy services, along with a comfort table with drinking water, tissues, and insect repellant.
Welcome Center
Up to one hour of use in our Welcome Center (for use just before or after burial), a comfortable and spacious facility for gathering the family or holding a simple service. Longer use of space is available as rental.
Perpetual Care
A percentage of your burial cost is set aside in a trust fund for the permanent protection and upkeep as a nature preserve and conservation cemetery.
After Care
Re-establishing and maintaining grave site in its natural habitat after burial.
Communication and coordination with Funeral Provider
At the time of death, we work directly with the Funeral Home and take care of all coordinating details required so that you can spend time with your family.
Documentary Stamp Tax (“Doc Stamp”)
An excise tax imposed on certain documents executed, delivered, or recorded in Florida, including the transfer of interment (burial) rights.
Additional Options
Memorial Marker (optional)
A grave can be memorialized with a simple, dignified grave marker. This is an oval or rectangular metal plaque measuring 5″ x 7″ made of steel and zinc to withstand our prescribed burns. Plaque is placed at ground level on the grave identifying the deceased by name and dates. Plaque is not required.
Weekend & Holiday hours
There is an overtime charge for burials scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays and some holidays.
Funeral Home Services
Funeral Home will require separate payment for their services and transportation. Heartwood Preserve is not a funeral home and is not responsible for these costs. They must be arranged with and paid directly to the Funeral Home.
Welcome Center Ceremony Room
For gatherings longer than one (1) hour, we have a special discount rate. This rate is offered for day of burial, for additional time is needed after the complimentary first hour.
Final Flower Bed
A special arrangement of cut flowers and greenery adorning the grave. This service is available for a fee, only at the time of burial (not pre-planning).
We do not offer burial for pets or companion animals. We are a human cemetery. However, at the time of a human burial, a pet’s or companion animal’s ashes may be placed in the grave with the human deceased, with written permission from the Next of Kin (or the deceased, prior to death). Contact us for additional information and restrictions.
Price Benefits
Choice
As part of your natural burial preferences, you choose the general area where you wish to be buried. Perhaps an easy walk from the main drive, or farther away along one of our beautiful walking trails.
Low Total Cost
Because Heartwood is a conservation cemetery, we do not allow embalming, grave vaults, or non-biodegradable burial containers. The overall cost of a natural burial is lower than a conventional burial.
Pre-planning
Heartwood is the only conservation cemetery in Florida that is fully licensed to offer pre-payment. This allows you to pay for your cemetery costs prior to death and lock in a price.
Payment Plans
One of the benefits of pre-planning is the ability to make affordable payments. We accept all forms of payment and have payment plans to fit every budget. We are happy to work with you.
Additional Benefits
Conservation Management & Perpetual Care
You are protecting the natural beauty and ecosystems on the preserve. A portion of your burial cost is permanently endowed in a state-entrusted fund to be used for the perpetual management and care of Heartwood Preserve as a natural cemetery.
Accessible Location
Unlike other conservation cemeteries located in remote wilderness or rural areas, Heartwood Preserve is easily accessible near a suburban community outside of Tampa, FL. We border an 18,000-acre wilderness preserve, yet our cemetery begins steps away from our parking area.
Welcome Center
Each burial includes the use of our beautiful, eco-friendly Welcome Center for one (1) hour prior to or immediately following the burial. Additional use of the Welcome Center is available for hosting remembrance gatherings day-of and year-round for a special Heartwood family rental rate.
Special Programs
In addition to keeping the woods healthy, we educate and engage with the community on the importance and beauty of this natural habitat through our events and activities.