Cremation Services

Cremation with Visitation

A cremation service that gives your family and friends time to gather, say goodbye, and be together before cremation takes place. We will help you make that time feel right, whatever that looks like for your family.

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Helping You Decide

For Families Who Want the Chance to Gather Before Saying Goodbye

Many families choose this service because being together matters, even when a full funeral isn't what they want. Visitation gives your family and close friends two hours in our chapel to spend time with your loved one, share memories, and find comfort in each other's presence before cremation takes place.

This is often the right fit for families who want a meaningful moment together without the cost or formality of a traditional funeral service.

Gathering to say goodbye is one of the oldest and most human things we do. Whatever shape that gathering takes for your family, it deserves to be treated with care.

How We Care for Your Family

Everything Included, from Preparation to the Return of Your Loved One

Your loved one is gently bathed and dressed by our own staff, the same people you will speak with and see throughout this process, and presented in a dignified viewing casket alternative for your family's time together. This is not handed off to anyone else. Cremation takes place afterward in our own facility, by the same staff who cared for your loved one from the beginning.

Everything that's included
Basic services of our funeral director and staff
Bathing and dressing of your loved one, prepared by our own staff
A mid-level viewing casket alternative
Two hours in our chapel for up to 44 people, Monday through Friday between 9:00 and 3:00
Cremation performed in our own on-site facility by our own staff
Three certified death certificates
A wooden rectangular urn for the return of your loved one's remains
All required paperwork, fees, and NC Sales Tax
Everything included for
$
1,917.84
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All Cremation Options

Cremation looks different for every family. The options below each offer something a little different, and if you are not sure which fits your situation, we will walk you through it together.
Cremation

Direct Cremation

Cremation without a formal viewing or service. Everything handled by our staff, start to finish.

$
1196.75
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Cremation

Private Family Viewing

Adds a private hour with your loved one for up to 10 immediate family members before cremation takes place.

$
1596.75
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Cremation

Alkaline Hydrolysis

A gentle, water-based alternative to flame cremation that returns your loved one to the earth naturally.

$
2640.59
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What Happens When You Reach Out

You don't need to have everything figured out before you call. That's what we're here for. Here's what the process looks like.
01

Give Us a Call

A funeral director will answer, day or night. We'll ask a few simple questions about your situation and help you understand what needs to happen first. There's no rush and no pressure.
02

We Explain Your Options

We'll walk through the services available, what each one includes, and what everything costs. We want your family to feel informed and comfortable with whatever you choose.
03

We Handle the Details

Once your family has made its decisions, we take care of paperwork, coordination, transportation, and the care of your loved one. You tell us what you need and we make it happen.
04

We Stay in Touch

Throughout the process, we keep your family informed. If you have questions at any point, we're a phone call away. We're here until everything is complete and your family feels at peace.

What Families Have Shared with Us

Over 14 years, we've had the privilege of serving thousands of families across North Carolina.

"I have been absolutely astounded at the kindness and professionalism of City of Oaks. They have made the hardest time of my life - losing my father - so much easier with regard to everything that comes after."
"City Of Oaks made a very sad and emotionally draining experience as easy as it could possibly be. Somer and her staff were extremely caring, informative, and made this process a smooth one. From the initial meeting, to the choices of services/products, and the final acceptance, we always felt our needs and feelings were the upmost importance. Also, all costs are set out initially, and there are no “hidden fees” or necessary add-ons."
"The compassion and kindness and generosity shown by Edward and Trey to my family and me during a really sad time made the cremation process more bearable. It was important to us to know that our loved one was being received and cared for in a respectful and loving way. They took time to let us share with them about our loved one and we felt comforted. They were very thoughtful with their suggestions and showed us they genuinely cared about how our loss affected each member of our family. They were truly a blessing to us!"

We're Here When You're Ready

If you need help now, call us. You can reach us anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Prefer to send a message? Reach out whenever you’re ready, and we’ll respond as soon as possible. There is no wrong time or wrong way to contact us.

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