About Us

MEET THE OWNER

Richard Gausselin

My journey to founding Trusted Cremations stems from a lifetime of service. I am a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, where I earned a degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. While attending Loyola, I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. Balancing college with military service instilled in me a strong work ethic, discipline, and accountability.

I devoted 29 years of my life to law enforcement, retiring at the rank of Commander for the Arlington Heights Police Department. Throughout my career, I took pride in my dedication to the community, helping those in crisis, and treating all people with dignity and respect. Towards the end of my law enforcement career, I attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science, and I have been a fully licensed funeral director in the State of Illinois since 2015.  I saw my transition from law enforcement to funeral directing a natural progression in dedication to the community.

our philosophy

Guided by Compassion, Dignity, and Integrity

Trusted Cremations is dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified, and affordable cremation services to families in need. Guided by our motto, “Compassion – Dignity – Integrity,” we understand the emotional and financial challenges of losing a loved one. We aim to ease this burden through transparent pricing with no hidden fees, while still delivering gracious service.

We pride ourselves in delivering personalized, compassionate service, and believe our transparent pricing and affordability sets us apart in our industry. We provide a traditional cremation package as well as a flameless cremation package that will meet and exceed your needs. In addition, we also offer a variety of keepsakes, cremation jewelry, urns, and memorial items for those families looking to upgrade on our basic packages. 

AREAS WE SERVE

Honoring your loved ones with the highest standards of dignity and respect.

Testimonials

What Our Families Say

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Liz Lamberson
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Rich at Trusted Cremation did an exceptional job. Was courteous,on time,knowledgeable. Talked me through the whole process.
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Regan Kelly
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I can't say enough about the care and compassion that Rich Gausselin and Trusted Cremations showed my family when we lost someone very dear to us. She was like a second mother to me, and watching this team support her husband — and our whole family — through one of the hardest moments of our lives meant more than words can express. From hospice guidance through body removal and cremation, they walked him through every step with patience, kindness, and genuine warmth. What stood out most was how much extra time and attention they gave her husband after she passed — they never made him feel rushed, and they treated her with complete dignity throughout. If your family is facing something similar, trust this team. They are extraordinary.
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Eddie Meyers
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Rich was great throughout the whole process very professional thank you to rich.
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William Milleville
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Absolutely amazing from start to finish. I cannot reccommend enough
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Kevin Flynn
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Rich was such a pleasure to work with during a difficult time. He explained things very well on the process. He is personable, caring and empathetic. He made my experience easier with the death of my Aunt Janet. I would highly recommend him, his services were above and beyond my expectations. Thank you Rich!! Kelly
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Not really a great topic to post a review about, but in the hardest of times for the family I can not say how grateful we were to find Rich. His compassion for our family, promptness and attention to detail were all outstanding. He was always there personally to answer all of our questions throughout the process. I'm really happy we found him and hopefully in tough times this review helps others as well
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Ashley Valentino
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When my father recently passed, we were completely unprepared for the arrangements that needed to be made. It was late and the facility he was in told me I had 4 hours to have him picked up. They gave me a phone number to a funeral home. They picked him up and I was shocked when I heard the cost. For less than half the cost of the funeral home, Rich took over my father's care. He made the proper arrangements to transfer care and helped me with the fee I was being charged for the transfer. He came to my home to go over the process in detail. He then brought my father's ashes to me at home less than a week after he passed. He even arranged for a separate small container of ashes that I could send to my brother out of state. He brought him home in a wooden box (most places do plastic unless you pay more). He shook hands with my teenage sons showing them the same respect as you would the paying customer. He called me with any updates on where we were in the process. He was kind, compassionate, accommodating, and so easy to talk to! Although I hope to never have to use his services again, I would recommend him to anyone in need of cremation services. And, if I ever find myself needing the service again myself, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you Rich! For everything!
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Davaleure Hillis
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Rich was very professional, kept in communication, made sure everything went smoothly and got my mom back to me faster than anticipated. Very compassionate and made the process a pleasant experience. His price and everything that's included is an absolute deal. Not to mention he has great hours, he's your guy!
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Mary ONeil
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I reached out and had a comforting conversation with Rich. He was clear and thoughtful to walk me through this process. His experience evokes knowledge and trust. His demeanor was of kindness and empathy. Thank you! Mary O’Neil
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Claudia Rodriguez
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My Uncle passed away unexpectedly. We contacted numerous locations to have him cremated. We were overwhelmed and just needed someone to be more than just a service. Rich was this for my Mother and I. He made a difficult process less stressful and kept in touch with us throughout the whole process. He personally delivered my Uncle's ashes to my Mother today, less than 3 days. I cannot thank you enough Rich, times like this compassion and caring are needed in this world and you my friend are exactly who we needed in this difficult time. Thank you again. If I could give you a million stars I would.

Dignified, Streamlined Cremation Services

Trusted Cremations sets the standard for high-quality cremation care. Our licensed local professionals are here to simplify arrangements for you during this difficult time.