If you have an immediate or imminent need for a simple, low-cost cremation, then we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,295.
Our attitudes to death and funerals are changing, and many families are finding that cremation offers a more simple and affordable option. More families are deciding they just want a simple, “no fuss” option that can be delivered at a low cost.
A direct cremation package can help you arrange a low-cost funeral. Direct cremation takes care of the immediate disposition of the deceased, and once the cremated remains are available, a memorial or ash-scattering service can be conducted.
When you can take care of everything for $1,295 and are dealing with a family-owned funeral business, why should you pay more than this?
Call (215) 310-0777 now to make arrangements.
What is included in the $1,095 Simple Cremation Package?
Our simple cremation service includes:
- Collection of the deceased from the place of death
- Transfer to the funeral facility*
- Shelter of the deceased
- Filing of death certificate and cremation permit
- A cardboard cremation container for the cremation process
- The cremation process
- Return of the cremated remains in a temporary cremation urn
*an additional mileage fee can apply if outside our basic service area
Are there any extra costs?
The only additional fees are county fees, which are subject to change and payable to the county to facilitate the cremation proceeding. At present, death certificate fees in Pennsylvania are $20 for the first certificate and $5 for each additional copy.
Can we still have a funeral service if we arrange a direct cremation?
Yes, of course. Once you have the cremated remains returned, you can arrange a memorial service. A memorial service is a type of funeral service where the deceased’s body is not present. You can hold a memorial service with or without the cremation urn present.
A memorial funeral service can also be an ash scattering ceremony or a candlelit vigil or tribute. We have some useful resources to help you plan and make your own memorial tributes in our Memorialization section.
Comparing cremation costs in Bristol, PA
As cremation is becoming a popular choice for Bristol residents, several cremation service providers serve Bucks County. The cost of a cremation can vary significantly for the exact same service, so it is wise to ensure you do compare cremation prices between a few providers to ensure you are benefitting from a value-for-money cremation service package. It is important to check that a direct cremation package includes everything.
How can you save money when arranging a cremation service?
Direct cremation is the most economical means of disposition. In Bristol, a direct cremation can be conducted for $1,295 complete, making this a very affordable funeral option.
If you need to keep funeral costs down, a simple cremation arranged through a cremation provider is your lowest-cost cremation option in Bristol, PA. Once you have the cremated remains returned, you can arrange your own memorial services, which significantly cuts down on funeral expenses.
What do I need to know about arranging a cremation? What are the legal requirements?
For a cremation to proceed, the legal next of kin must sign a cremation authorization form. If there are multiple siblings, all must sign and agree. There is a 24-hour mandatory wait period after death before the cremation can go ahead.
What help is there with cremation costs?
If you qualify for Social Security, you may be entitled to a lump sum death benefit payment of $255. The funeral director will generally assist you with submitting the claim to Social Security. Of course, many people use life insurance policies to offset funeral costs, but with a direct cremation, the funeral provider will require payment upfront.
There is very limited public assistance support for funeral costs, which can vary by county. Check out the Bucks County Assistance Programs.
Bucks County Administration Building 55 E. Court St., 4th Floor Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (215) 348-6201
How do I obtain a copy of a death certificate?
You can obtain copies of a death certificate from the Vital Records office at 140 E Front St, Trenton, NJ 08625. Phone: (609) 292-4087
What happens if the deceased is taken to the Coroner’s Office?
If circumstances surrounding the death led to the deceased being taken to the County Coroner’s office, you will need to employ the services of a funeral director as soon as possible to liaise with the Coroner and have the body released into their care. Only a licensed funeral director can collect a body from the Coroner’s morgue.
As funeral directors are familiar with the process, and the body is released with a death certificate & cremation permit, it is generally easy to maintain a low cost to offer a direct cremation service for an individual who has been in the care of the Medical Examiner. The County Coroner’s office is at 850 Eagle Blvd, Warminster, PA 18974. Phone: (267) 880-5040
Please contact your local DFS Memorials cremation services provider at (215) 310-0777 with any further questions or to make immediate arrangements for a low-cost cremation service.
Sara Marsden-Ille is the co-founder and editor of DFS Memorials as well as US Funerals Online. She has been writing about funeral planning, consumer rights, and cremation costs since 2003, when US Funerals Online launched — one of the first independent funeral consumer resources in the United States. Sara is responsible for editorial standards across the DFS Memorials network and helps to host the Cremation Nation podcast.
