One of the most common concerns families have when exploring cremation is not knowing exactly what they are paying for. At Trusted Cremations in Schaumburg, Illinois, we believe total transparency is the only way to do business. Here is exactly what is included — and not included — in each of our direct cremation packages.
Traditional Cremation Package — $1,300 (All-Inclusive)
- Basic services of the funeral director and staff — Licensed professionals manage every detail of your arrangement
- Prompt 24/7 care team response — We respond at any hour, any day of the year
- Transfer of the decedent to our crematory — Included for locations within 50 miles of Schaumburg
- Shelter in a temperature-controlled room — Your loved one is cared for with dignity
- Completion of all required paperwork — Death certificates, cremation permits, authorizations — all handled by our staff
- Ten (10) certified death certificate copies — Needed for insurance, banking, and estate purposes
- An alternative container — Required for cremation; included at no extra charge. Family-provided container reduces price to $1,270
- The cremation itself — Performed with complete care and chain-of-custody protocols
- A wooden urn — Cremated remains returned in a dignified wooden urn
- All applicable taxes
Flameless Cremation Package — $1,700 (All-Inclusive)
Includes everything in the Traditional Package, with two differences: the cremation uses water-based alkaline hydrolysis instead of flame; and no alternative container is required or offered for this process. Veterans and first responders: $1,600.
Optional Services (Never Required or Pressured)
- Viewing ($400): 30-minute viewing at our facility with basic body preparation. Up to 50 attendees.
- Witnessing ($450): Be present at the start of the cremation. Up to 50 attendees during a 30-minute window.
- Transportation beyond 50 miles: $1.00 per mile for each mile over 50 from Schaumburg
- Forwarding remains to another funeral home: $300 within 50 miles
- Receiving remains from another funeral home: $300 within 50 miles
- Alternative container (separate purchase): $30 fiberboard; cremation caskets from $300
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to choose an urn upgrade?
No. A wooden urn is included in both packages at no extra charge. Upgraded urns are never required.
Can I pay with life insurance?
Please call us at (847) 404-2016 to discuss payment arrangements for your specific situation.
Get Started with Trusted Cremations
Available 24/7 at (847) 404-2016. 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite #400, Schaumburg, IL 60173.