CREMATION SERVICES IN
Cremation Services in Cook County, IL
DIRECT CREMATION STARTING AT
$997
Simple Arrangements. Transparent Pricing. Exceptional Care.
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Personal care from our family.
Choose the Cremation Option That's Right for your Family
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
Caring Cremations provides a simple, direct cremation service package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit required.
MOST POPULAR
Direct Cremation
STARTING AT
$997
Simple, dignified direct cremation.
Arrange online or by phone
No funeral home visit required
Our most chosen option
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
Caring Cremations provides a simple, direct cremation service package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit required.
ECO-FRIENDLY CHOICE
Water Cremation
(Aquamation)
STARTING AT
$1,897
A gentle, environmentally friendly alternative.
Uses water instead of flame
Eco-friendly process
Returns approximately 20% more ashes
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
Caring Cremations provides a simple, direct cremation service package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit required.
FAMILY FAREWELL OPTION
Family Farewell Option
STARTING AT
$1,997
A private, peaceful time to gather, say goodbye, and honor the life of your loved one.
1 hour private family viewing
Private for family and close friends
At our funeral home
Everything included with Direct Cremation
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
Caring Cremations provides a simple, direct cremation service package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit required.
MOST POPULAR
Direct Cremation
STARTING AT
$997
Simple, dignified direct cremation.
Arrange online or by phone
No funeral home visit required
Our most chosen option
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
Caring Cremations provides a simple, direct cremation service package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit required.
ECO-FRIENDLY CHOICE
Water Cremation
(Aquamation)
STARTING AT
$1,897
A gentle, environmentally friendly alternative.
Uses water instead of flame
Eco-friendly process
Returns approximately 20% more ashes
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust
Caring Cremations provides a simple, direct cremation service package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit required.
FAMILY FAREWELL OPTION
Family Farewell Option
STARTING AT
$1,997
A private, peaceful time to gather, say goodbye, and honor the life of your loved one.
1 hour private family viewing
Private for family and close friends
At our funeral home
Everything included with Direct Cremation
Everything You Need,
Complete Transparency
We believe in clear, upfront pricing and exceptional care. Here's exactly what's included and any additional options.
What's Included
IN EVERY CREMATION SERVICE
Transportation from the place of death
We transport your loved one with care and respect.
Climate-controlled holding area
Your loved one is kept in our secure, climate-controlled facility.
Filing all legal documentation
We file all necessary paperwork with the county, city and state.
Individual cremation
Your loved one is never co-mingled.
Ever.
Online obituary
A beautiful tribute page to honor their life and share with family & friends.
Additional Charges
OPTIONAL SERVICES
These services are not included in our cremation package.
Death Certificates
Certified copies of the official
death certificate.
County cremation permit fee
The required permit fee charged
by the county.
State-required cremation container
A minimum alternative container
required by the state.
Immediate need transportation
When a death occurs at home
or at a nursing home.
Expedited cremation
Priority cremation with an
expedited timeframe.
Additional charges may apply based on your specific needs.
We'll always explain everything clearly before any decisions are made.
Questions? We're here 24/7.
Call 773.866.2273 or start arrangements online.
Reviews
A Personal Promise from Milos
"I founded Caring Cremations to provide families with a simpler, more transparent alternative to traditional funeral homes. During one of life’s most difficult moments, our goal is to make arrangements easy, affordable, and stress-free while treating every family with the compassion and dignity they deserve."
Owner, Caring Cremations
Cremation Services in Cook County, Illinois
Caring Cremations serves families across Chicago and suburban Cook County, with direct cremation from $997.
You can arrange online in about 15 minutes or by phone, day or night. We take care of the cremation permit, the death certificates and every other step for you.
Many families appreciate being able to arrange everything without a trip to a funeral home, so they can focus on honoring their loved one.
Direct Cremation for Cook County Families
Direct cremation is the most straightforward cremation option available.
With this approach, the cremation takes place shortly after passing without a traditional viewing beforehand.
Families may then hold a memorial service at a later time if they choose.
Our direct cremation package includes:
- Transportation from the place of passing
- Professional care and preparation
- Filing of all required documentation
- Licensed cremation services
- Return of cremated remains to the family
Serving Families Across Cook County
We come to any home, hospital, hospice or senior community in Chicago and suburban Cook County, day or night.
If your loved one was on hospice at home, call the hospice nurse first. Once the death has been confirmed, call us at (773) 866-2273 and we will come to you.
Our offices in Cook County:
- The Loop: 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 200A, Chicago
- Irving Park: 3521 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago
- Sauganash: 6348 N. Cicero Ave., Suite 201, Chicago
- Evanston: 2521 Gross Point Rd.
- Northbrook: 659 Academy Dr.
Cremation Permits and Death Certificates in Cook County
Our prices are the same in every county: $200 for the cremation permit, and $40 for the first certified death certificate and $20 for each additional copy.
- Cremation permit: In Cook County, the Medical Examiner’s Office issues the cremation permit, and it must be issued before the death certificate is filed. We apply for it for you.
- Death certificates: The Cook County Clerk keeps the death records for Chicago and suburban Cook County. Evanston is the exception: the Evanston City Clerk’s Office is its local registrar, though records from November 2018 to October 2021 are kept only by the Cook County Clerk. We order certified copies for you.
More detail: Death Certificates in Cook County: Cost and How to Order
Planning Ahead for Cremation
Many Cook County residents choose to pre-plan cremation services so their wishes are clearly documented.
Planning ahead allows individuals to lock in today’s pricing, ensure their final wishes are honored, and reduce stress for family members.
Arrangements can be completed online or by speaking with our team directly.
Towns We Serve in Cook County
We serve families in every community in Cook County. For local hospitals, senior communities and records details, see your town:
Chicago, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Northbrook, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka.
We also serve DuPage County, Lake County and Will County.
Questions About Cremation in Cook County
How much does cremation cost in Cook County?
Direct cremation starts at $997. Water cremation starts at $1,897, and Family Farewell, with a one-hour private viewing, starts at $1,997. The cremation permit ($200) and certified death certificates ($40 for the first, $20 for each additional) are extra, as shown on our price list.
Who issues the cremation permit in Cook County?
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Every cremation after a death in Cook County needs this permit before the death certificate can be filed. We apply for it for you; our price is $200.
Where are death certificates for a Cook County death kept?
The Cook County Clerk keeps the records for Chicago and suburban Cook County, and Evanston keeps its own. You don't need to go yourself: we order certified copies for you, at $40 for the first and $20 for each additional.
Why Cook County Families Choose Caring Cremations
Families throughout Cook County trust Caring Cremations because we provide transparent pricing, compassionate support, and simple arrangements.
Our team focuses on helping families through each step of the process while ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
Call Us: (773) 866-2273
What Families Say
“When my Mom passed I knew we weren’t doing the traditional funeral. She didn’t want that. We were doing a celebration of life and cremation. This team… made the whole process seamless from start to finish.”
— Julie T., Google review
“Very understanding and empathetic… Prices were also very fair, as I compared them to other local funeral homes this one seemed to be the most reasonable option.”
— Naomi Z., Google review
Header photo: Chicago Lakefront by Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped).
