FAQs

Direct cremation is a simple and cost-effective option where the cremation takes place without a traditional funeral service or viewing beforehand. We handle all the necessary arrangements, and after the cremation, the cremated remains are returned to the family. This allows you to plan a memorial service on your own schedule, if you choose.

Once you contact us, we will arrange a time to meet at your home or another convenient location to complete the necessary paperwork. We will then handle the transportation of your loved one, obtain the required permits, and oversee the cremation process. Once completed, we will deliver the cremated remains and death certificates directly to you.

• Flame Cremation: This is the traditional method of cremation, using high heat to reduce the body to ashes.
• Water Cremation (Aquamation): Also known as alkaline hydrolysis, this eco-friendly process uses water and an alkaline solution to gently break down the body. It’s a natural and environmentally sustainable alternative to flame cremation.

Our basic cremation service, priced at $1,100, includes:

• Transfer of your loved one from the place of death to the crematory
• Filing of the death certificate
• Refrigerated storage until the cremation can take place
• An alternative container for the cremation
• Professional staff services
• Return of cremated remains and death certificates to your family

The only additional fees are for the cremation method you choose and the required cremation permit. Flame cremation costs $300, and water cremation costs $600. Cremation permits vary by county, with Cook County charging $150 and Lake/DuPage counties charging $100. These fees will be confirmed during the arrangement process.

The cremation typically takes place within a few days of completing the necessary paperwork and obtaining the cremation permit. We work as quickly as possible while ensuring that all legal requirements are met.

Yes, many families choose to hold a memorial service after the cremation. Since direct cremation doesn’t involve a traditional funeral service beforehand, it gives families the flexibility to plan a memorial or celebration of life at a time and place that suits them.

Once the cremation is complete, we will personally deliver the cremated remains and death certificates to your home or another location of your choosing. This personal delivery ensures that everything is handled with care and respect.

Yes, we offer pre-planning services for those who wish to make arrangements in advance. Pre-planning allows you to make decisions ahead of time, reducing stress on your loved ones and ensuring your wishes are carried out.