Cremation costs can vary based on multiple factors, including the type of cremation service chosen, the location of the cremation, and the additional merchandise and services requested. On average, cremation costs can range from a few thousand dollars to significantly higher amounts, although the price can be less or more depending on the circumstances.

Cremation pricing can include items such as the cremation fee, the cost of an urn or other type of container for the ashes, death certificates, and any other necessary permits or authorizations. In addition, families may choose to purchase additional merchandise and services, such as a memorial service, a celebration of life, or a cremation casket.

It is important to note that cremation costs can vary widely, so it is recommended to obtain multiple quotes and compare options before making a decision. Additionally, some funeral homes and cremation providers offer packages that include all necessary items and services. Our Morgan Funeral Home team has provided information on cremation costs.

What Is Included In Typical Cremation Costs In Ontario?

In this section, we look at average cremation costs in Ontario, as well as the costs of optional services that can be added to a cremation funeral. The averages are provided based on listings in Ontario's funeral industry.

• Interment: Single niche $700 to over $2,500+. Urn burial plots are $200 to over $3,000. (In larger centres including Toronto, premium urn plots or a mausoleum space can cost $10,000+)
• Self-service at a government office: $57 or more, depending on delivery speed
• Professional services and staff fees: From $200 to $1,000+.
• Transfer in a private vehicle: Free (unless you add the cost of gas)
• Embalming: $200 to $1,000
• Cremation service provider: $100 to $300+
• Body storage and preservation: $ 400+
• Cremation urn: $10 to upwards of $2,000.
• Body preparation: $100 to $500+
• Transfer service: $100+
• Body disposition process: $500 to $1,000+ (flame cremation) or $600 to $1,000+ (aquamation).
• Refrigeration: $300 on average, or within a range of $35 to $100 per day.
• Ceremony or celebration of life: $0 to $3,000+
• Grave markers: A headstones/grave marker for an urn plot can easily cost $150 to $10,000+. A simple plaque may cost $150. A mid-range headstone will cost between $1,000 and $5,000 but can reach $10,000 +.

Cremation Costs For Funeral Packages

Some common items and services that may be included in a cremation funeral package include:

• Cremation fee - This covers the actual process of cremation and is typically performed by a crematory or cremation provider.

• An urn or other container for the ashes - This is where the remains, also known as ashes or cremated remains, will be placed after the cremation.

• Death certificates - These are official documents that certify the death of a person and are required for various legal and administrative purposes.

• Transportation - This covers the cost of transporting the deceased person to the crematory or funeral home.

• Memorial service - This is a gathering of friends and family to remember and honour the deceased person, which may include a ceremony, reception, or another type of tribute.

• Celebrations of life - Similar to a memorial service, a celebration of life is a non-traditional gathering to commemorate the life of the deceased person.

• Cremation casket - This is a type of casket specifically designed for cremation and is used to transport the body to the crematory.

The total cost of a cremation funeral package will depend on the specific services and merchandise included and the location of the cremation. It is essential to obtain multiple quotes and compare options before making a decision.

Professional Funeral And Cremation Services

We help with the immediate need and pre-need funeral services, and our team is here to offer customized solutions. We aim to create meaningful experiences for our clients and help organize funerals, cremations, and memorial services.

Our funeral home also provides specialty funeral services, including veteran funeral services and ash scattering, so feel free to ask us about these if required. Our friendly and resourceful team is committed to offering you high-grade solutions aligned with your budget.

For more information, please call Morgan Funeral Home at (905) 468-3255, and we have a toll-free number- 1-877-356-3550 to call for any details regarding cremation costs. Visit https://www.morganfuneral.com/contact-us to learn more.