SERVICES & PRICING
Every price on one page, with nothing hidden. Direct cremation starts at $997, and you never need to visit a funeral home: arrange online in under 15 minutes, or call us day or night.
Phone answered 24/7 · Serving Chicago and Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, Kendall, McHenry, Grundy and Kankakee counties, and Lake County, Indiana
CREMATION
Every cremation package includes transportation from the place of death, filing all legal documents with the county, city and state, an individual cremation and an online obituary. Choose the one that fits how your family wants to say goodbye.
MOST CHOSEN
STARTING AT
$997
A simple, dignified direct cremation, arranged online or by phone with no in-person visit.
ECO-FRIENDLY
STARTING AT
$1,897
Our environment-friendly alternative to flame cremation. It uses water instead of flame and returns about 20% more cremated remains.
1-HOUR PRIVATE VIEWING
STARTING AT
$1,997
A private hour for family and close friends to gather and say goodbye at our funeral home before the cremation.
Not available after trauma, autopsy or advanced decomposition, unless embalming is chosen.
AFTER CREMATION · STARTING AT
$2,500
BEFORE CREMATION · STARTING AT
$4,950
WHERE FAMILIES GATHER
Family farewells, memorial services and visitations are held at our funeral home on Pulaski Road in Chicago.
What each package includes, side by side. Swipe the table sideways on a phone.
| Included | Simple $997 | Water $1,897 | Family Farewell $1,997 | Memorial Service $2,500 | Visitation $4,950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation from the place of death | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| All legal documents filed | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Individual cremation | ✓ Included | ✓ by water | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Online obituary | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Family gathering | — Not included | — Not included | 1-hour private viewing, before cremation | 4-hour memorial, after cremation | 4-hour visitation, before cremation |
| Rental casket | — Not included | — Not included | ✓ Included | — Not included | ✓ Included |
| Embalming | — Not included | — Not included | — Not included | — Not included | ✓ Included |
| Register book, tribute video and 50 prayer cards | — Not included | — Not included | — Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
Prices are starting prices. The county permit, the alternative cremation container and a temporary urn are added to every package, as listed below. Certified death certificates are optional.
NO SURPRISES
Some charges come from the county and the state, and a few services are optional. Here is everything that can be added to a cremation package.
WHAT MOST FAMILIES PAY
$1,400–$2,000
Most families pay $1,400–$2,000 in total for a direct cremation, including the cremation permit, certified death certificates and the state-required container.
See three worked examples in our 2026 cost guideCounty cremation permit
Required for every cremation. We apply for it for you, in any county we serve.
$200
REQUIRED
Certified death certificates
Optional. $40 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy. We order them for you.
$40
FIRST COPY
Alternative cremation container
Required by the state for every cremation.
$160
REQUIRED
Temporary urn
Holds your loved one’s cremated remains until you choose a permanent urn.
$25
STANDARD
Immediate removal from the place of death
For a removal from a home, nursing home or hospice, or any removal needed immediately.
$295
IF APPLICABLE
Expedited cremation
For families who need the cremation completed sooner.
$150
OPTIONAL
Urns and keepsakes
Choose one in the calculator below or from our memorial store, or use one you already have. Urns start at $95.
Varies
OPTIONAL
Sales tax on merchandise
10.5% on merchandise such as the cremation container and urn. Services are not taxed.
10.5%
REQUIRED
CREMATION PRICES
Choose a service and add what you need. When you're ready, send us your choices. We'll guarantee the price and call you to take care of the rest.
CHOOSE A SERVICE
$997
A simple, dignified direct cremation, arranged online or by phone with no in-person visit.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ALSO IN YOUR TOTAL
Rather talk it through? A funeral director answers day or night at (773) 866-2273
Prefer to do everything yourself? Arrange online
Choose an urn
Tap an urn to add it to your total.
HOW IT WORKS
Call (773) 866-2273 any time, or complete arrangements online in under 15 minutes. No in-person visit is needed.
We come to the home, hospital, hospice or nursing home, day or night, and take care of the permit and all the paperwork.
Pick up at our funeral home, 3521 N. Pulaski Rd., or ask about secure shipping.
BURIAL
Traditional burial services with the same clear pricing. For burial arrangements, please call us at (773) 866-2273.
$2,500
$4,950
Everything in Direct Burial, plus:
$5,550
Everything in Direct Burial, plus:
Available for an additional charge with burial: death certificates, immediate removal from the place of death and the casket. Cemetery charges are set by the cemetery.
Call about burialNEED HELP NOW?
Start arrangements online in under 15 minutes, or call and speak with our team. The phone is answered 24/7.
PLANNING AHEAD?
Pre-plan online to record your wishes, lock in current pricing and spare your family difficult decisions later.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
5.0
from more than 1,000
Google reviews
“Every interaction with him or his staff was professional and compassionate. They made the process feel effortless. … Having prices posted on their website for the different services let me know what to expect for final cost.”
“Caring cremations was amazing when I lost my wife. … there was zero awkward and insulting upsell (which everyone warned me about). In fact, I called and asked questions, then still made the arrangements online. Very straightforward.”
“I arranged everything online on their website with their very easy process. Prices were affordable. Great communication and prompt replies from Vivian. She’s professional, kind and compassionate.”
“Milos patiently answered my questions regarding pricing, cremation, etc. In person, I met with Vivian, who explained the process, pricing, and paperwork. The process was very easy and not complicated at all.”
“My father passed recently and wanted a very basic cremation. … Not only are you saving money, but Vivian was amazing. … She told me “don’t worry; we’ll take care of it” a few times and put me at ease. We selected a beautiful urn and it was also very affordable.”
“They were wonderful. Very professional, yet caring. You hear stories about your money being taken, not the case here, felt very comfortable every step of the way.”
“Caring Cremations was very easy to set up (I did it in advance). Prices were competitive. The documentation was all available via email. The people I worked with were respectful, punctual, kind and considerate.”
“Caring cremations is #1 for caring and affordable cremation services. They completed services for my father in 2020 and just completed cremations for my mother in July of 2026. A family business, they are caring and professional.”
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OUR FAMILY, SERVING YOURS
Caring Cremations is a small team led by our family, and we care for every family as we would our own.
Milos
Owner & Funeral Director
Vivian
Director of Family Services
Gary
Lead Funeral Director
Armando
Funeral Director Apprentice
Joel
Senior Care Specialist
Claudia
Family Care Specialist
