Funeral and Cremation Services for Cary, NC Families
When someone you love dies, there can be a lot to handle at once. You do not need to have every decision made before you call us.
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations serves families in Cary and throughout North Carolina with funeral, burial, cremation, and alternative services. Our funeral directors will explain your options, answer your questions, and help you understand what needs to happen next.
We have cared for North Carolina families since 2012. Our prices are published on our website, our telephone line is answered 24 hours a day, and there is no mileage fee anywhere in North Carolina. For cremation, your loved one remains in our care and the cremation is performed in our own facility by our own staff.
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Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Options for Cary Families
Every family's situation is different. Some want a traditional funeral with family and friends present. Others want something simpler or more private.
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations offers several options, and if you are not sure which one fits your family, we will walk through them with you.
Immediate Burial
Immediate burial is a direct, dignified burial without a formal ceremony beforehand. Your loved one is brought into our care, prepared and casketed by our staff, and transported to the cemetery for burial.
Some families choose immediate burial because their loved one preferred simplicity or because they plan to gather or hold a memorial at another time. Cemetery charges are separate from the funeral home's charges.
Green Burial
Green burial allows your loved one to return to the earth naturally without embalming chemicals, a metal casket, or a concrete burial vault.
Families choose this option for different reasons. Some are guided by environmental values, while others find comfort in the simplicity of the process. City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations is recognized by the Green Burial Council and follows its standards for this practice.
Traditional Funeral
A traditional funeral gives family and friends an opportunity to gather, spend time together, and say goodbye. It can include visitation, a formal funeral ceremony, and burial.
We help your family coordinate the details and shape the service around your needs, values, and the way you want to remember your loved one.
Direct Cremation
Direct cremation is a complete cremation service without a formal viewing or gathering beforehand.
Your loved one remains in our care throughout the process. Cremation takes place in our own facility and is performed by our own staff. Choosing a simpler service does not mean receiving less care, dignity, or attention.
Cremation with Private Family Viewing
This option gives up to 10 immediate family members or close friends one private hour with their loved one before cremation.
It can be a good fit for families who do not want a public visitation but still want quiet time together. Your loved one is cared for by our staff, and cremation takes place in the same facility afterward.
Cremation with Visitation
For families who want friends and relatives to gather before cremation, this option includes a visitation in our chapel.
It provides time to be together, receive support, and say goodbye before cremation takes place.
Alkaline Hydrolysis
Alkaline hydrolysis is a water-based alternative to flame cremation. It uses water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition and produces remains that can be kept, scattered, or memorialized.
Unlike our cremation services, alkaline hydrolysis is performed through a licensed partner facility that City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations has worked with for years. We are upfront with families about that from the beginning.
Solidified Remains
Solidified remains offer another way for a family to receive their loved one's cremated remains. The remains are transformed into stones that family members can hold, share, keep, or use as part of a memorial.
If this is something your family is considering, we can explain how it works and help you decide whether it feels right for you.
Why Cary Families Choose City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations
We opened City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations with a few commitments that still guide how we care for families today.
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Your Loved One Stays in Our Care
For cremation, your loved one is cared for in our own facility by our own staff. For burial, our staff cares for your loved one until transportation to the cemetery. We do not quietly hand your family off to another company.
Our Prices Are Published
Every service and fee is listed on our website. Our direct cremation and immediate burial prices have remained unchanged since 2012, and there is no mileage fee anywhere in North Carolina.
You Can Reach Us Any Time
Our telephone line is answered 24 hours a day. If you need help now or have questions about what happens next, you can call us.
We Will Explain Your Options
You do not need to understand every funeral or cremation choice before contacting us. We will explain what is available, what is included, and what everything costs so your family can make the decision that feels right.
What Families Have Shared With Us
Over the years, families have told us that clear communication and knowing their loved one was being cared for respectfully made a difficult time easier.
One Cary family specifically shared appreciation for the patience and clarity they received during an unexpected loss:
“She (Olivia) took the time to explain everything clearly and never made me feel rushed or
overwhelmed.”
Frequently Asked Questions for Cary Families
How quickly can we begin making arrangements?
You can call us as soon as you need help. You do not need to have every decision made first. We will ask a few questions about your situation, explain what needs to happen next, and walk through the available options with you. Many families also want to understand the people and philosophy behind the provider, so reviewing our approach to funeral care can help you feel more grounded before choosing burial, cremation, viewing, or memorial options.
Who will help us with the paperwork and arrangements?
Our funeral directors and staff handle the required paperwork, transportation, coordination, and care of your loved one. We will explain what we need from you and keep you informed as arrangements move forward.
Do we have to know which service we want before calling?
No. Many families call us without knowing exactly what they want. We can explain the differences between burial, cremation, viewing, visitation, and alternative services, including what each option includes and what it costs. Reading some of our funeral service reviews can also give you a better sense of other families’ experiences and help you feel more confident when deciding which option is right for your family.
Does City of Oaks serve families in Cary?
Yes. City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations is located in Raleigh and serves families in Cary and throughout North Carolina. There is no mileage fee anywhere in the state.
We're Here When You're Ready
If you need help now, call us. Our telephone line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you would rather send a message, reach out whenever you're ready and we'll respond as soon as possible.