CREMATION SERVICES IN

Cremation Services in Lincolnwood, IL


DIRECT CREMATION STARTING AT

$997

Simple Arrangements. Transparent Pricing. Exceptional Care.

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START ARRANGEMENTS

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 CALL (773) 866-2273

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UNDER 15 MINUTES

Simple online process

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TRANSPARENT PRICING

No hidden fees

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CARE AVAILABLE 24/7

We're here for you

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FAMILY OWNED

Personal care from our family.

Choose the Cremation Option That's Right for your Family



A $997 Cremation Your Family Can Trust

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

Black heart icon on a white background

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

Black slide with a small white square in the top-left corner.

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.

Black outlined five-point star icon on a white background

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

Black slide with a small white square in the top-left corner.

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.

Black outlined five-point star icon on a white background

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


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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."

Signature of Milos Djordjevic, Owner

Owner, Caring Cremations

Affordable Cremation Services in Lincolnwood, Illinois

Caring Cremations is a neighbor to Lincolnwood. Our office at 6348 N. Cicero Ave. is minutes from the village, and our team is available 24 hours a day to help families with simple, dignified cremation starting at $997.

You can arrange everything online in about 15 minutes or by phone.

Serving Families Throughout Lincolnwood

We help families across the village, including: - Homes along Touhy, Pratt and Lincoln Avenues - The neighborhoods around Proesel Park - East Lincolnwood near the North Shore Channel Trail - Senior residences and care facilities throughout the village

When a death happens, call (773) 866-2273. We will explain each step, bring your loved one into our care, and file all paperwork with Cook County and the State of Illinois.

Direct Cremation for Lincolnwood Families

Direct cremation takes place without a viewing or funeral beforehand, so families can plan a memorial at their own pace, at a house of worship, at home or at a gathering place that meant something to their loved one.

Our $997 direct cremation includes: - Transportation from the place of death within our service area - A secure, climate-controlled holding area - Filing all legal paperwork with the county, city and state - An individual cremation; your loved one is never co-mingled - An online obituary to share with family and friends

Death certificates, the county permit fee and the state-required container are separate. Most families pay between $1,400 and $2,000 in total, and we go over every charge first.

Other Options

  • Water cremation (aquamation) from $1,897: an eco-friendly alternative to flame.
  • Family Farewell from $1,997: a private one-hour viewing for family and close friends.

Planning Ahead in Lincolnwood

Many Lincolnwood residents pre-plan their cremation to put their wishes in writing and spare their families difficult decisions. Start online or call us at (773) 866-2273.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your office closest to Lincolnwood? Our office at 6348 N. Cicero Ave., Suite 201, Chicago, is just south of Lincolnwood. Our Evanston office at 2521 Gross Point Rd. is also nearby.

How much does cremation cost in Lincolnwood? Direct cremation starts at $997. With death certificates and required fees, most families pay between $1,400 and $2,000 in total. See our pricing page for details.

How long does cremation take? Most cremations are completed within 5 to 10 business days, depending on permits and the death certificate.

Do I need to visit an office? No. Most families complete arrangements online or by phone in under 15 minutes.

Nearby Communities We Serve

We also serve Skokie, Evanston, Park Ridge, Niles, Morton Grove and Chicago's Sauganash and West Ridge neighborhoods. View all the communities we serve.

Contact Caring Cremations

We are here 24 hours a day. Call (773) 866-2273 or start arrangements online.