Call us once the death is confirmed
Call (773) 866-2273 at any hour. Tell us the patient’s name, where they are, and which family member we should speak with.
Answering calls now
FOR HOSPICE NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS AND CHAPLAINSOne call, any hour. We take it from there.
When a patient on your service dies, call (773) 866-2273. We answer day or night, come to the home or facility, and guide the family gently through every step, across Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties.
ANSWERED 24/7
Day or night, every day
FOUR COUNTIES
Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will
PUBLISHED PRICES
Direct cremation from $997
SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
Help for Spanish-speaking families
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL
Three steps, and the family is never on their own
One number for your whole team to keep. We take it from the moment you call.
We speak with the family
We explain the choices and every price in plain language, without pressure. Families can arrange online or by phone in about 15 minutes, with no office visit.
We bring the patient into our care
Our team comes to the home, inpatient unit or facility. We start the death certificate electronically, route it to the certifying physician, and take care of the cremation permit.
CLEAR PRICES TO SHARE
What families pay, line by line
Families often ask hospice staff what cremation costs. Our prices are published, and families see every line before they decide.
Direct cremation Simple and dignified, with no service beforehand
$997
Water cremation (aquamation) Gentle and eco-friendly, using water instead of flame
$1,897
Family Farewell One private hour to say goodbye at our funeral home
$1,997
County cremation permit Required for every cremation
$200
State-required cremation container Required for every cremation
$160
Temporary urn and tax on the container and urn Added to every cremation
$43.96
Removal from a home, nursing home or hospice When it applies
$295
Certified death certificates Optional. $40 for the first, $20 for each additional
$40 + $20
Example: a direct cremation after a death at home, with four death certificates, comes to $1,795.96. Families outside Cook County also get complimentary delivery of the cremated remains.
WHEN A FAMILY WANTS TO BE READY
Families can decide everything ahead of time
When a loved one is on hospice, many families feel better with a plan in place. They can choose a service and see their guaranteed price online, or call and set it up with us. When the time comes, one call is all it takes.
SEE PRICES AND PLAN AHEAD WHERE WE SERVE
Homes, inpatient units and facilities across four counties
We come to private homes, inpatient hospice units, hospitals, nursing homes and senior communities throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties.
- Cook County
- DuPage County
- Lake County
- Will County
Questions from hospice teams
What do you need from us when we call?
The patient’s name, the address where they are, the time of death, the name and phone number of the family member we should speak with, and the name of the attending physician.
Can a family contact you before the death?
Yes. Families can call with questions at any time, or choose everything ahead of time and get a guaranteed price, so that one call is all it takes later.
Do you go to inpatient hospice units and nursing homes?
Yes. We come to private homes, inpatient hospice units, hospitals, nursing homes and senior communities across Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties.
Is there an extra charge for a death at home?
A $295 removal fee applies to removals from a home, nursing home or hospice, as shown on our published price list. Families see it before they decide.
Can you help Spanish-speaking families?
Yes. We can help families in Spanish, by phone or online.
Does the family need to come to an office?
No. Most families arrange everything online or by phone. Families who would like to meet in person are welcome at our funeral home at 3521 N. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago.
FOR YOUR TEAM
Request handouts or a short visit
We’re glad to drop off printed family handouts, stop by a team meeting, or answer questions. Please leave out patient names and medical details.
Thank you. We’ll be in touch soon. If a family needs us now, call (773) 866-2273, any hour.
A family needs us now?
Call any hour of the day or night. We’ll take it from there.
Our Chicago funeral home
Most families arrange everything online or by phone, and we answer 24 hours a day. When you’d like to meet with us in person, or to pick up your loved one’s cremated remains, come to our funeral home in Irving Park.
Caring Cremations – Irving Park
FUNERAL HOME AND ARRANGEMENT OFFICE
3521 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60641
Cremated remains are picked up here. If you can’t come in person, ask us about secure shipping.
Get directions
We also have offices in the Loop and Sauganash, shown on the map. Meetings and pickups are at our Pulaski Road funeral home.
