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Cremation Services

Cremation Services

It is your right as a consumer to shop and compare prices among funeral and cremation providers. It is our obligation as a public service provider to properly inform the consumer.

Comparing Prices

When comparing cremation providers, be careful to watch out for the "get them in the door" pricing. We have heard from several families that have told us stories of funeral homes quoting lower prices over the phone and then when you show up, they have not included all required items or charge extra for certain items. A few examples: some providers charge a document fee for the cremation authorization form, some funeral homes are quoting just the service price of the cremation and not including minimum containers for the cremation, etc. Before you walk in either to our funeral home or another, ask questions. Does your price include this or this? And always ask, "Is your crematory on site?" If they say, "yes", tell them that you would like to see it and see what they say. We have an open door policy regarding our crematory. It is open for viewing or inspection unless it is "in use" at the time.

While the following descriptions cover the general types of cremation services, your choices are not required to fit exactly into any particular category. There are literally "choices within choices" available to provide a meaningful service with flexibility to meet the needs of each person and family we serve.

Our Cremation Packages

Heritage Package (Cremation With Funeral Service) - $6,995

This service, just like a burial, can occur at one's place of worship or our funeral chapel. The difference being, the casketed remains are cremated following the funeral service instead of being taken to a cemetery immediately following to be interred. This service may be preceded by a period of visitation at a church or funeral home the day of the funeral or the night before the service. The body may be placed into a cremation casket or a cremation rental casket.

The services are conducted on the same day of the visitation/receiving of friends and family. It includes, but not limited to:

  • Professional services of funeral director and staff
  • Embalming
  • Other Preparation of the body (Dressing, casketing, cosmetizing and all related services that are not part of the embalming process.)
  • Transfer of deceased into the care of the funeral home from place of death
  • Flower truck
  • Visitation at the funeral home or church the same day as the service
  • Servicing the funeral at the funeral home or church
  • Register book
  • Acknowledgement cards
  • Memorial folders
  • Laminated obituaries
  • Personalized DVD Tribute
  • Home equipment
  • Accept and placing flower arrangements
  • Scheduling and arranging for Military Honors
  • Organize procession to cemetery if Applicable
  • Greet, direct and seat attendees
  • Distribute remembrances
  • Provide equipment and materials such as umbrellas, maps, memorial tables, easels, etc.
  • Live stream and video recording for services in Chapel
  • Cremation performed on site
  • Choice of urn from a select group or credit towards other selection(s)
  • Choice of cremation rental casket shown below* or select a cremation casket
Evergreen Package (Cremation With Memorial Service) - $4,300

A memorial service, like a funeral, is a service of remembrance, only without the body present. It may be held at a place of worship, the funeral chapel or any other appropriate location.

The services are conducted on the same day of the visitation/receiving of friends and family. It includes, but not limited to:

  • Professional services of funeral director and staff
  • Transfer of deceased into the care of the funeral home from place of death
  • Visitation at the funeral home or church the same day as the service
  • Memorial Service at the funeral home or church
  • Register book
  • Acknowledgement cards
  • Memorial folders
  • Laminated obituaries
  • Personalized DVD Tribute to be shown during visitation and on obituary page
  • Home Equipment
  • Accept and placing flower arrangements
  • Scheduling and arranging for Military Honors
  • Organize procession to cemetery if applicable
  • Greet, direct and seat attendees
  • Distribute remembrances
  • Provide equipment and materials such as umbrellas, maps, memorial tables, easels, etc.
  • Live stream and video recording for services in Chapel
  • Cremation performed on site
  • Choice of urn from a select group or credit towards other selection(s)
  • Minimum required container for the cremation with other cremation containers available
Direct Cremation - $2,550

An immediate or basic cremation is limited to the prompt cremation of the body following death, with no formal funeral or memorial services.

  • Professional services of funeral director and staff
  • Transfer of deceased into the care of the funeral home from place of death
  • Cremation performed on site
  • Minimum required container for the cremation with other cremation containers available
  • Temporary container for the cremated remains
Terramation - $5,250

Are you looking for a greener alternative or just something different? Look no further. Terramation (also known as human composting, natural organic reduction or body composting) gently transforms the human body into life-giving soil using alfalfa, straw, sawdust and time. You can find additional information about Terramation on our website or by visiting Return Home's website.

Professional services of funeral director and staff

Transfer of deceased into the care of the funeral home from place of death

Working with our Terramation Partner (Return Home)

The Terramation process itself

Scheduling airfare with the airlines (airfare additional fee*)

Transportation to Charlotte airport

If you wish to be involved in the Laying in Ceremony at Return Home (either in person or by Zoom), the additional cost is $1,000. Any add-ons such as memorial service, register book, etc. will be added directly from our General Price List.

All of the above services unless specifically stated do not include any type of casket, outer burial container, clothing, cash advance items (i.e., Cemetery Fees, Death Certificates, Newspaper Charges, Flowers, etc.), or anything else not specifically stated on our General Price List under the applicable offering. You have the right and may wish to use the itemized selections from the General Price List in lieu of the package selections.

For more information about burials, or about any other services we offer, or if you have any particular questions or concerns, please feel free to request more information from us, or just stop by our funeral home. We will be happy to send, or discuss with you any information that would help answer your questions. Contact us today to speak with one of our funeral directors or call us directly at 704-933-2131 or 1-800-942-2131 to setup an appointment to come in or we can come to you.