A contemporary cremation is where the cremation takes place followed by a memorial visitation and/or service. With a contemporary cremation there is no formal public viewing of the body and the date of the memorial visitation/service is flexible. Private family viewing or witnessing of cremation is available (see below for more information). 

Packages A & B  will include the Professional Services of our a funeral directors and staff which consists of the following:  Personnel available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to your call to transfer the deceased from place of death to our funeral home; Care of the remains and Worry Free Cremation at Davenport Crematory; Arrangement conference to complete, secure and record the various documents; death certificate,  Illinois County cremation permit (Cook County is an additional $50), etc. to finalize the funeral arrangements that you have selected; Initial notification of death to Social Security; Preparing obituaries

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• A Memorial Service concluding before 12 p.m.  will be given a $300 credit
  
• A visitation the night before the Memorial Service please add $700
  
• Any cremation service that includes a procession to a local cemetery will incur a charge of $350.
  
• If you choose not to select one of our package urns a $100 credit will be given.

Private Farewell only or Witnessing of Cremation only during regular business hours – add to alternative container price - $695
Private Farewell and Witnessing of Cremation during regular business hours – add to alternative container price - $895
For a Private Farewell and /or Witnessing after 5 p.m. add an additional – $200

We want this to be a positive experience for your family and we will do everything possible to make that happen. If the private family viewing evolves into a public visitation, you will be charged according to our General Price List.