Cremation Services

While many funeral homes and cremation providers use third-party crematories to actually handle the cremation, we own our crematorium and handle the entire process. In this respect, we can ensure the quality of service will remain high.

We consider ourselves to be cremation experts, and therefore with any cremation package you choose you can expect:

Attention to Detail

Our team takes care of all the paperwork involved with the cremation. We make sure all the required permits and paperwork are completed accurately so they can be approved by local/state agencies.

Professional Service

Your loved one will be cared for by one of cremation operators who have been thoroughly trained in the cremation process.

Affordable Cremation with No Unnecessary Fees

We know funeral and cremation costs can be scary for most families. That is why we have worked hard to offer affordable prices while not compromising the quality of service. For the first time we talk we are transparent about what is included with each cremation service.

Safeguarding and Prompt Return of the Ashes

We know it's important for the families we serve to know their loved one will be coming home as soon as possible. That's why we promise to notify you as soon as their ashes become available and safeguard their urn until you are ready to receive it.

People choose cremation for a number of reasons including…

Simplicity. Cremation is simple, yet very practical. It allows for flexibility in arranging gatherings or service to remember or celebrate the lives of those who have passed away. It also allows each person to express his/her individuality by choosing memorialization, personalization, special ceremony or scattering of ashes in a cherished place.

Economics. Cremation is far more economical than a traditional burial.  In some cases, families save 60% or more by selecting cremation. 

Religious & Ethnic Customs. Many religious restrictions are being relaxed or eliminated entirely, thus allowing more people to choose cremation. For example,

the formal ban on cremation by the Catholic Church was lifted in 1963.  Other concerns about cremation include Jewish beliefs about ownership of the body, the process of decomposition, and the soul. In Jewish law, the human body belongs to God, not to the individual. 

Natural Alternative to Burial.  There are several ecological or “green” benefits of cremation itself. There are no chemicals used for embalming; nor the need for

perpetual maintenance of the grounds at the cemetery.

For these reasons and others, cremation has increased for many families when choosing a service for their loved one.

1. What cremation services are available in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Cremations offers direct cremation, memorial cremation services, veteran cremation services, and cremation preplanning. Each option is designed to provide affordable and dignified care to families throughout Philadelphia.

2. How does the cremation process work?

After legal authorization and permits are completed, the deceased is placed into a cremation chamber at a licensed crematory. The cremation process reduces the body to bone fragments, which are then processed into cremated remains and returned to the family.

3. Is cremation more affordable than burial in Philadelphia?

Yes. Cremation services are generally more affordable than traditional burial because they eliminate expenses such as caskets, burial vaults, cemetery plots, and embalming.

4. Can families personalize cremation services?

Yes. Philadelphia families may personalize cremation services with memorial ceremonies, tribute videos, customized urns, fingerprint jewelry, and other keepsake options.

5. Is cremation safe and regulated in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Pennsylvania law strictly regulates cremation services and crematories to ensure proper identification and compliance.

6. Can we witness the cremation?

Witness cremation may be available depending on crematory policy. Our team can explain available options.

7. What happens to the ashes after cremation?

The cremated remains are returned to the family, who may choose burial, scattering, placement in a columbarium, or keeping the urn at home.

8. Can cremated remains be buried?

Yes. Cremated remains may be buried in a cemetery plot, urn garden, or veterans cemetery in the Philadelphia area.

9. Is identification maintained during cremation?

Yes. Licensed crematories follow strict identification protocols to ensure correct identification at every stage.

10. Why choose Philadelphia Cremations for cremation services?

We focus on affordable, transparent cremation services in Philadelphia while maintaining dignity, compliance, and compassionate care.