Services & Pricing
Affordable Funeral Home in Chicago
A Family-Owned Funeral Home With Honest Prices
Caring Cremations is a family-owned funeral home in Chicago built on one belief: no family should have to overpay to honor someone they love.
We offer cremation, water cremation, private viewings, memorial services, visitation and traditional burial. Cremation starts at $997 and burial at $2,500, with every price posted on our Services & Pricing page before you ever call.
You can make arrangements by phone or online in under 15 minutes, or meet with us in person at our funeral home. Day or night, our team is here to guide you through each step.
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Our Cremation Packages
Every cremation package includes transportation from the place of death within our service area, filing all paperwork with the county, city and state, individual cremation and an online obituary.
- Simple Cremation, $997: our most popular option, with climate-controlled holding and individual cremation
- Water Cremation (Aquamation), $1,897: a gentle, eco-friendly option that uses water instead of flame
- Family Farewell, $1,997: a one-hour private family viewing at our funeral home, with a rental casket, before cremation
- Cremation with Memorial Service, $2,500: four hours of memorial service with the ashes at our funeral home, plus a register book, tribute video and 50 prayer cards
- Cremation with Visitation, $4,950: embalming, a rental casket and four hours of visitation at our funeral home or your church before cremation, plus a register book, tribute video and 50 prayer cards
Our Burial Packages
Prefer a burial? Every burial package includes transportation from the place of death within our service area, filing all paperwork with the county, city and state, and an online obituary.
- Direct Burial, $2,500: care of your loved one, transportation to a local cemetery and a graveside service
- Family Gathering, $4,950: everything in Direct Burial, plus embalming and a one-hour viewing at our funeral home
- Traditional Funeral, $5,550: everything in Direct Burial, plus embalming, four hours of visitation or funeral service at our funeral home, 100 prayer cards and a memorial video
To talk through burial options, call us at (773) 866-2273.
What Our Packages Do Not Include
We believe you should know the full cost up front. These items are charged separately:
- Cremation: death certificates, the county cremation permit fee, the state-required cremation container, immediate removal from the place of death, expedited cremation, in-office arrangements, and urns or keepsakes
- Burial: death certificates, the casket, immediate removal from the place of death, in-office arrangements, and cemetery charges (such as the grave and its opening and closing), which are paid to the cemetery
For a Simple Cremation, most families pay between $1,400 and $2,000 in total. We review every cost with you before arrangements begin, so there are no surprises.
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How Our Prices Compare
Our packages start well below what a typical funeral home charges. According to the National Funeral Directors Association's 2023 General Price List Study, the national median cost is:
- $8,300 for a funeral with viewing and burial, including a metal casket. Our Family Gathering package with a viewing starts at $4,950, casket extra.
- $6,280 for a funeral with viewing and cremation, including the container and urn. Our Family Farewell package with a private viewing starts at $1,997, container and urn extra.
Neither national figure includes cemetery charges. Every funeral home must give you its General Price List on request, so you can compare any provider line by line.
Why Chicago Families Choose Caring Cremations
- Over 1,000 five-star Google reviews from Illinois families
- Every price posted online, with no hidden fees and no pressure to add services you don't want
- Family owned, so you work with our family, not a national chain
- Individual cremation, always. Your loved one is never co-mingled with anyone else.
- Room to say goodbye, with private viewings, memorial services and visitation at our funeral home
Arrange Online, by Phone or in Person
Most families complete arrangements online or by phone in under 15 minutes, with no funeral home visit required. If you would rather sit down with us, you are always welcome at our funeral home.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a death occurs at home or in a nursing facility, call us at (773) 866-2273 and we will guide you through what happens next.
Planning ahead? You can pre-plan online to record your wishes and spare your family difficult decisions later.
Serving Chicago and the Suburbs
Our funeral home serves families across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
Find local information for Chicago, Evanston, Northbrook, Naperville, Skokie, Oak Park, Arlington Heights and Joliet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Costs
What is the most affordable funeral option in Chicago?
Direct cremation is the lowest-cost option. Our Simple Cremation starts at $997, and most families pay between $1,400 and $2,000 in total once permits and death certificates are added. For burial, our Direct Burial starts at $2,500, plus the casket and cemetery charges.
Are you a funeral home or just a cremation service?
We are a full-service funeral home. Along with cremation, we offer private viewings, memorial services, visitation, embalming and traditional burial with a graveside service.
How much does a funeral cost in Chicago?
It depends on the services you choose. Nationally, the median funeral with viewing and burial costs $8,300, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. Our burial packages start at $2,500 and our cremation packages at $997, with every price listed on this page.
Can our family have a viewing or service and still keep costs low?
Yes. Our Family Farewell package includes a one-hour private viewing for $1,997, and our Cremation with Memorial Service package is $2,500. Both are held at our funeral home.
Do I have to come to the funeral home to make arrangements?
No. Most families arrange everything online or by phone in under 15 minutes. You are always welcome to meet with us in person.
Can I see your full price list?
Yes. Our prices are posted on our Services & Pricing page, and we will gladly give you our General Price List.
Compassionate Care at a Price Your Family Can Afford
Call us any time at (773) 866-2273 to talk through your options, with no pressure and no obligation.
Or start arrangements online in under 15 minutes.
