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Affordable cremation services in Galveston, Texas

Are you looking for a compassionate and affordable option for cremation services in Galveston, Texas? Look no further than DFS Memorials.  Our dedicated team understands the importance of honoring your loved one’s memory while providing a budget-friendly cremation service in Galveston, Texas.

DFS Memorials will help you save on cremation costs in Galveston, Texas.  Our streamlined process and transparent pricing make planning a cremation service in Galveston, Texas simple and stress-free.

A direct cremation can take care of the immediate disposition of the deceased, and once the cremated remains are available, a family can choose to host a cremation memorial service.  All enabling you to cut down on funeral expenses by arranging a simple and inexpensive cremation service in Galveston, Texas.

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The DFS Memorials Provider for Galveston, Texas is 

Lovestrong Cremations

What is included in the basic cremation cost in Galveston, Texas?

A direct cremation service in Galveston, Texas includes:

  • Collection of the deceased from the place of death
  • Transfer to the cremation 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

Cremation costs in Galveston, Texas can vary between cremation service providers.  This is why it is important to understand cremation charges and how to find the best value cremation service.

DFS Memorials is here to help you find the best cremation prices in Galveston, Texas.

*County fees for the death certificate and cremation permit are not always included in a direct cremation service package.

**Some exceptions due to third-party crematory fees.

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DFS Memorials will help you find cremation prices in Galveston, Texas.

Finding cremation prices can sometimes be a challenging task.  Some cremation service providers in Galveston, Texas now understand the value of open disclosure of cremation costs. But, it can still be an over-complicated process to get simple answers to questions about cremation prices.

That is why DFS Memorials is here to serve you. We understand how overwhelming it can be to be faced with a loss, and need help immediately to find a low-cost cremation service in Galveston, Texas.  Even planning to set up a cremation plan in Galveston, Texas can be confusing due to hidden costs and preplanning cremation legislation.

Our local provider partners are selected for their dedication to cost transparency, commitment to local values, and equality in delivering cremation services to all denominations.

Simple & Affordable Cremation Arrangements for Hospice Patients

Opting for a direct cremation for a person in hospice or palliative care in Galveston, Texas is a straightforward and affordable option that allows families to focus on end-of-life care without the need to concern themselves with an immediate funeral.  Preparing arrangements and authorizations for a relative in hospice can help the process when the person passes.  Hospice staff will then have a cremation provider in Galveston, Texas to contact when the time comes, and arrangements can proceed without delay. Direct cremation provides a simple and dignified way to handle final arrangements at a lower cost.

Call your local DFS location in Galveston, Texas with any questions.

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Cremation Authorizations & Requirements

Next Steps if Your loved one is at the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office

If you need to make cremation arrangements for a family member who is currently in the care of the Medical Examiner, you need to firstly select a Cremation Provider and sign a Release Form. This gives your chosen funeral director the authority to collect your relative from the County morgue when the ME releases the body. 

The Coroner will liaise with the next of kin and advise when the deceased is expected to be released into the care of a funeral home for cremation. The role of the Galveston County Medical Examiner as governed by state law (Chapter 49.25 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure), is to determine the cause and manner of death.

Galveston Medical Examiners Office is located at 1205 Oak St, La Marque, Texas, 77568 and can be reached at (409) 935-9274.  Erin Barnhart M.D. is the Chief Medical Examiner.

As the County Office also issue the cremation permit, this can often mean making cremation arrangements for a deceased person at the Medical Examiners can be expediated. The DFS Memorials provider in Galveston is familiar with the process of arranging the release and transfer of an ME death case into his care in order to conduct an affordable cremation service.

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Holding Your Own Memorial Service in Galveston, TX

More families are opting for a simple, direct cremation and then conducting a memorial service at a later date. As, where, and how they see fit. Direct cremation does take care of the immediate need to handle the disposition, and it also lets a family take time before concerning themselves with just how to memorialize a loved one.

There are so many great ways to hold an ash scattering ceremony, or find a special scenic location to host a gathering of remembrance. Sea scattering in the Gulf is now a popular way to conduct a memorable goodbye tribute.

To find out more about ash scattering sea burial services, here a few local options:

Galveston Burial at Sea – Phone (409) 572-6977

Aqua Safari Charters – Phone (409) 795-7480

Galveston Sea Services – Phone (281) 658-0080

For more ideas and tips on conducting your own tribute celebration in Galveston, TX, or scattering ashes over land or water, visit our Resources on Memorialization.