District 21 Medical Examiner Office
Report Deaths to 239-277-5020

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Cremation Authorizations

Funeral homes requesting Cremation Authorizations should fax the SIGNED Death Certificate to 239-277-5017.  We will examine the Death Certificate and fax back an approval unless the Terminal Sequelae cannot stand alone on the Death Certificate, e.g., Pneumonia.

Effective February 1, 2006, the fee for all Cremation Authorizations is $30, as per Lee County Ordinance No. 04-19.

Funeral homes will receive a statement after the end of each month.

Checks should be made out to: Lee County Board of County Commissioners
Mail the checks to: Lee County Board of County Commissioners
Attn: Budget Services
P.O. Box 398
Fort Myers, FL  33902