Cremation Pricing

Honoring the life of a loved one is an emotional and personal experience. When choosing cremation, you have unlimited options available for honoring your loved one in a meaningful way. A service can play a valuable role in the bereavement process when you choose cremation. It provides family and friends the opportunity to support one another and honor a loved one. A service can take many forms, including: visiting and viewing prior to cremation, a church or chapel ceremony followed by cremation or cremation followed by a ceremony.

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Cremation Services

Cremation is an increasingly popular option for many people, serving as an alternative to burial. Reasons for preferring cremation vary. Some religions request it, while other people consider it more environmentally conscious. Some may simply like the idea of cremation more. During cremation, the remains are placed in a special furnace and reduced to resemble coarse sand.  Cremation is not an alternative to a funeral, but rather an alternative to burials or other forms of disposition.

Basic Cremation - $1,195

When the decision has been made not to have any viewing or services. 

Included in this plan: 

  • Local transfer of remains
  • Basic services and staff
  • Refrigeration 
  • Basic alternative container 
  • Crematory fee
  • Basic urn
  • Up to 300 lbs

Not included:

  • Viewing, staff or facility use
  • Paid newspaper notices or Certified Death Certificates
  • Escambia County Medical Examiner fee
  • Flowers
  • Over 300 lbs*

*Above items can be arranged at an additional charge

Basic Plus ​- $1,695

A funeral procession with Hearse to Cemetery OR Private Family Viewing OR Scheduling Specific Cremation Times and/or Dates AND All Specific Notifications Requested By Family verbally or in Person

Included in this plan: 

  • Local transfer of remains
  • Basic services and staff
  • Refrigeration
  • Basic alternative container
  • Crematory fee 
  • Basic urn
  • Minimum prep of remains
  • Plus your choice of One of the above listed options

Not included:

  • Paid newspaper notices or Certified Death Certificates
  • Escambia County Medical Examiner's Fee
  • Flowers

*Above items can be arranged at an additional charge

A Simple Farewell Memorial Gathering - $2,495

Private family viewing in a Life Celebration Room prior to cremation and/or Memorial Gathering.

Included in this plan: 

  • Local transfer of remains
  • Basic services and staff
  • Refrigeration, minimum preparation, trayview cremation container, private family viewing
  • Crematory fee
  • Basic urn 
  • Life Remembered DVD, Deluxe Memorial Package, and music of your choice

Not included: 

  • Paid newspaper notices or Certified Death Certificates
  • Escambia County Medical Examiner's Fee
  • Flowers

*Above items can be arranged at an additional charge. 

Traditional Full-Service Cremation - $3,495

Visitation and service on the same day with body present followed by cremation.

Included in this plan: 

  • Local transfer of remains
  • Basic services and staff
  • Embalming, dressing/casketing
  • Supervision and use of facility for a visitation followed by a service
  • Oak Casket
  • Crematory fee
  • Basic urn
  • Life Remembered DVD, Deluxe Memorial Package, and music of your choice

Not included: 

  • Paid newspaper notices or Certified Death Certificates
  • Escambia County Medical Examiner's Fee
  • Flowers

*Above items can be arranged at an additional charge

Cremation FAQ

What is cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing the human body using high heat and flame.  Cremation is not the final disposition of the remains, nor is it a type of funeral service.

Is a casket needed for cremation?
No, a casket is not required.  Most states require an alternative container constructed of wood or cardboard; however, in some states, no container is required.

Is embalming required prior to cremation?
No. It is against the law for a funeral home to tell you otherwise.

Can the body be viewed without embalming?
Yes, most crematories allow immediate family members to view the deceased prior to cremation.

Can the family witness the cremation?
Yes they can; some cremation providers will allow family members to be present when the body is placed in the cremation chamber.  Some religious groups ask for this as part of their funeral custom.

Can an urn be brought into church?
Nearly all Protestant Churches allow for the urn to be present during the memorial service.  Most Catholic Churches also allow the remains to be present during the Memorial Mass. Including cremated remains as a part of the funeral provides a focal point for the service.

What can be done with the cremated remains?
While laws vary state by state, for the most part, remains can be buried in a cemetery lot or in a cremation garden, interred in a columbarium, kept at home, or scattered.

How can I be sure I receive the correct remains?
All reputable cremation providers have developed rigorous sets of operating policies and procedures in order to maximize the level of service and minimize the potential for human error.  Since it is illegal to perform more than one cremation at a time, and the vast majority of crematories can only cremate one body at a time, it is next to impossible to receive the incorrect remains.

How long does the actual cremation take?
It all depends on the weight of the individual.  For an average sized adult, cremation can take two to three hours at a normal operating temperature of between 1,000 and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

What do the cremated remains look like?
Cremated remains resemble coarse sand and are whitish to light grey in color.  The remains of an average sized adult usually weigh between 7 and 8 pounds.

Do I need an urn?
An urn is not required by law.  An urn may be desired if there is to be a memorial service or if the remains are to be interred in a cemetery.  If an urn is not purchased or provided by the family, the cremated remains will be returned in a temporary plastic container.

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