The cost of cremation in Illinois in 2025 typically ranges from $1,300 to $3,500 depending on the provider and services selected. At Trusted Cremations in Schaumburg, our all-inclusive packages start at just $1,300 — with complete transparency and no hidden fees.
Average Cremation Costs in Illinois
- Direct cremation (no service): $1,000 – $2,500
- Cremation with memorial service: $2,500 – $5,000+
- Traditional funeral followed by cremation: $5,000 – $12,000+
Trusted Cremations 2025 Package Pricing
Traditional Cremation Package — $1,300
Includes all funeral director services, 24/7 transportation within 50 miles, temperature-controlled care, all paperwork and permits, ten (10) death certificate copies, alternative container, cremation, wooden urn, and all taxes. If the family provides their own alternative container the price is $1,270.
Flameless Cremation Package (Aquamation) — $1,700
Our eco-friendly water-based option. Includes all the same services as the Traditional Package. No alternative container is required for this process.
Military and First Responder Discount
We offer $100 off either package for active duty military, veterans, firefighters, police officers, and federal agents: Traditional at $1,200 and Flameless at $1,600.
What Affects Cremation Cost in Illinois?
Transportation Distance
Our packages include transportation within 50 miles. Beyond 50 miles, the charge is $1.00 per additional mile.
Body Weight
For individuals over 300 pounds, additional fees apply to removal ($50–$150) and cremation ($50–$150). Always disclosed upfront.
Type of Cremation
Traditional fire cremation is $400 less than flameless aquamation, reflecting the different equipment and process.
Optional Add-Ons
A viewing ($400) or witnessing ($450) are always optional and never pressured.
How to Keep Cremation Costs Manageable
- Choose direct cremation instead of a full traditional funeral followed by cremation
- Pre-plan and pre-pay to lock in today’s pricing
- Always request an itemized General Price List from any provider you consider — it is your legal right under the FTC Funeral Rule
- Provide your own alternative container (saves $30 on the Traditional Package)
- Claim your discount if you are a veteran or first responder
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $1,300 really all-inclusive?
Yes. The Traditional Cremation Package includes every service listed above. The only possible additions are optional services or mileage beyond 50 miles.
Does cremation cost more than burial in Illinois?
Burial is nearly always significantly more expensive. Illinois cemetery plots, caskets, opening/closing fees, and monuments routinely total $8,000–$20,000 or more.
Get Transparent Pricing from Trusted Cremations
Located at 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite #400, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Call us anytime at (847) 404-2016 — no sales pressure, just honest answers.