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Which cremation service is right for your family?

Answer two or three quick questions and we’ll suggest a service, with its full price. It’s only a suggestion: every option is listed below, and you can always call and talk it through.

QUESTION 1 Would your family like to see your loved one before the cremation?

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EVERY OPTION

All cremation services at a glance

Totals include the county cremation permit and filing, the cremation container, a temporary urn and sales tax, before death certificates.

SERVICE GATHERING PACKAGE TOTAL
Simple Cremation None; you can hold your own later $997 $1,400.96
Water Cremation None; gentle and flameless $1,897 $2,300.96
Family Farewell 1 private hour for close family, before the cremation $1,997 $2,400.96
Cremation with Memorial Service 4-hour memorial with the urn, after the cremation $2,500 $2,903.96
Cremation with Visitation Up to 4 hours for family and friends, before the cremation $4,950 $5,353.96

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Are these the full prices?

Yes. Each total includes the package, the county cremation permit and filing ($200), the cremation container ($160), a temporary urn ($25) and sales tax on the container and urn. Certified death certificates, if you need them, are $40 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy.

What is the difference between Family Farewell and Cremation with Visitation?

Family Farewell ($1,997) is one private hour for close family and friends at our funeral home, with minimal preparation and a rental casket. Cremation with Visitation ($4,950) is up to 4 hours for everyone you invite, at our funeral home or your church, with embalming, a register book, a tribute video and 50 prayer cards.

What is water cremation?

Water cremation, also called aquamation, uses water instead of flame. It is gentle and eco-friendly and returns about 20% more cremated remains. Our Water Cremation package is $1,897. Learn about water cremation.

Can we hold a memorial later on our own?

Yes. Many families choose Simple Cremation and gather later, at home, at a church or at a favorite place, with the urn present.

Can we see our loved one with Simple Cremation?

Simple Cremation doesn’t include a viewing. If you’d like to see your loved one first, Family Farewell includes one private hour for close family at our funeral home.

What if we want a burial instead?

See our funeral and burial packages, from $2,500 for a direct burial.

Can someone help us decide?

Yes. Call us at (773) 866-2273, any hour. Calling doesn’t commit you to anything.

Questions before you decide?

Call us any time. We’re happy to walk you through every option and every cost.

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Reviewed by Milos Djordjevic, Licensed Funeral Director and Owner · Updated October 2026

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