Cremation Services

Respect Those You Love in the Way You Choose

The staff of Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Gaylord, MI offers over 50 years of experience assisting our families in expressive and memorable cremation services. Our professional and compassionate staff recognizes that when a death occurs, it is our obligation to make sure you and your loved one are honored through the services we provide.

Each Service is Unique

Funeral service has changed over the years with cremation becoming the funeral service of choice. With this mind, we have many options to offer in which cremation is the final disposition. Cremation only refers to the manner in which you or your loved one has chosen to deal with the physical remains. Many people also believe that at the time of death only two basic choices exist: immediate cremation of the body or a complete funeral including viewing followed by burial. Cremation offers unlimited choices, increasing your options to celebrate your loved ones life. It is a process which is performed in a respectful and dignified manner and can be memorialized in many ways. The cremation services may be personalized specifically to reflect the life of the deceased, giving the memorial service special meaning and uniqueness.

Memorial services vary from family to family which is why the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Service is always open to the ideas that a family has in how best honor their loved one. This can mean anything from a direct cremation, meaning no services, to a religious service with or without the body present, or perhaps just a time of gathering where friends and family can come together to reflect and share stories about the person you have all lost and loved.

Cremation Options with Tributes to a Cherished Life Lived

We are honored to assist you and your family during the loss of a loved one. Our compassionate and professional staff will help guide you in choosing the right service for you. Below are only a few of our services and packages, we will work with you to create a custom, unique, and personalized service.

DIRECT CREMATION – $1,995.00 plus Tax

Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff
• Includes securing necessary authorizations and permits, certifying physician’s signature for the death certificate and medical examiner authorization for cremation
• Certify death certificates
• Transfer of Deceased (Local removal within 60 miles)
• Crematory fees
• Alternative container (Transport to Crematory)
• Temporary Container- (Simple Urn)
• Death Notice on our website (Name, Age, Location, Date)
• Notification to Social Security Administration
** Does not include cremation permit fee or cost for certified copies

STANDARD CREMATION – $2,595.00 plus Tax

MEMORIAL FAREWELL CREMATION – $3,640.00 plus Tax

• Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff
• Includes securing necessary authorizations and permits, certifying physician’s signature for the death certificate and medical examiner authorization for cremation
•Funeral staff will provide assistance with insurance, veteran benefits, and scheduling of burial if necessary
• Certify and obtain certified death certificates
• Transfer of Deceased (Local removal within 60 miles)
• Refrigeration
• Alternative Container (Transport to Crematory)
• Crematory Fee
• Memorial Service (at Nelson Funeral Home or other location)
• Professional services of staff to assist in leading the memorial service
• Visitation and Gathering- Same Day, up to 2 hours prior
• Coffee Lounge Service
• Flower Arrangement & Delivery Service
• Memorial Music of Choice
*Additional Day/Night prior for an additional discounted value of $500
• Memorial Package (includes register book, acknowledgment cards,
memorial folders or prayer cards, and candle)
• Online obituary and condolences through the Nelson Funeral Home &
Cremation Service website
• Choice of Rosewood, Harbor, or Scatter Urns
** Does not include cremation permit fee or cost for certified copies

LEGACY FAREWELL CREMATION – $6,240.00 plus Tax

Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff
• Includes securing necessary authorizations and permits, certifying physician’s signature for the death certificate, and medical examiner authorization for cremation
• Funeral staff will provide assistance with insurance, veteran bene-fits, and scheduling of burial if necessary
• Certify and obtain certified death certificates
• Transfer of Deceased (Local removal within 60 miles)
• Embalming
• Other Preparations of the Deceased
• Refrigeration
• Cremation Fee
• Traditional Funeral Service
• Professional services of staff to assist in leading the funeral ceremony
• Visitation and Gathering Service- Same Day, up to 2 hours prior
• Coffee Lounge Service
• Flower Arrangement & Delivery Service
• Memorial Music of Choice
*Additional Day/Night prior for an additional discounted value of $500
• Memorial Package (includes register book, acknowledgment cards,
memorial folders or prayer cards, and candle)
• Online tribute and condolences through the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Service website
• Use of Hearse & Service Vehicle for Funeral Ceremony
• Use of Oak or Metal Rental Casket for Funeral Ceremony
• Choice of Rosewood, Harbor, or Scatter Urns
** Does not include cremation permit fee or cost for certified copies
** If using a cremation casket, add $150 to package total.

We know that every family we serve is unique, and we strive to make each service a personal tribute to their life. We provide a wide variety of choices, not just what is mentioned above, that will help fulfill a family’s wishes, from traditional funerals to a personalized cremation service that celebrates your loved one. Please call to learn more, 989-732-1770.

We Are Ready To Help

We are passionate about you and your loved one, and not just at the time of death, or the time of service, but also in the days and months ahead. We are always available to serve you!

We offer no fee consultations at the funeral home or in the comfort of your home. Our family owned funeral home would be honored to work with you to design a meaningful and unique cremation service. Please contact one of our caring and compassionate staff members and allow us to assist you in any of your funeral planning questions or needs.

Urns

Averagely $195.00 for standard urns and $50.00 for keepsake urns

The final resting place of the deceased after cremation is an important decision. Cremation urns can serve as a beautiful way to preserve their memory and honor their wishes. We understand the difficulty and sensitivity of any decisions about the ones you love, and are always available to answer your questions. We offer cremation urns of a wide variety and style, starting at $195.00 for standard urns and $50.00 for keepsake urns.

Cremation Vaults

available from $300.00-$425.00

Cremation vaults are small outer containers that seal and contain urns or other objects holding cremation ashes for burial. Cremation vaults are designed to protect cemetery soil from any contaminants escaping from an urn it has been buried. Though not a legal technicality, they are required by some cemeteries. We can provide cremation vaults directly, available from $300.00-$425.00.