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Best Cremation Services in Chicago (2026)

Cremation is now chosen by most American families, and the Chicago area offers the full range: direct cremation without ceremony, cremation following a traditional visitation and funeral service, and cremation with a memorial gathering afterward. Some providers are dedicated cremation specialists; others are full-service funeral homes with their own crematory. Three questions matter most: who actually performs the cremation (on-site, or contracted to a third party), exactly what the quoted price includes, and how and when the cremated remains are returned to you. Illinois requires written authorization from the legal next of kin before cremation, and the FTC's Funeral Rule applies to cremation providers too — you are entitled to an itemized price list before deciding. The 16 providers below were researched from public records across the Chicago metro. As with everything on Tribute, we show what we could confirm and leave the rest blank.

AquaGreen Dispositions, LLC

AquaGreen Dispositions, LLC is a cremation services provider located at 1514 E. 168th Street, South Holland, Illinois. Alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) provider.

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Care Memorial Cremation

Care Memorial Cremation is a cremation services provider located at 515 Anderson Drive, Suite 100-200, Romeoville, Illinois.

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Illinois Cremation Centers

Illinois Cremation Centers is a cremation services provider located at 1000 S. Rohlwing Road, Suite 4, Lombard, Illinois.

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Neptune Society - Palatine

Neptune Society - Palatine is a cremation services provider located at 818 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, Illinois.

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Planet Green Cremations

Planet Green Cremations is a cremation services provider located at 297 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road, Glenwood, Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral with cremation?

Direct cremation means the cremation happens soon after death without embalming, visitation, or a funeral service — it is the simplest and usually least expensive option. A traditional funeral followed by cremation includes visitation and a ceremony with the body present (often requiring embalming) before cremation. A third option, increasingly common, is cremation followed by a memorial service. Providers differ in which they offer, so confirm before comparing prices.

What should I ask a cremation provider?

Ask for the itemized General Price List; whether the crematory is on-site or contracted out; what identification and tracking procedures they use; what the quoted fee includes (transportation, permits, the cremation itself, and the container for remains are often separate line items); and the expected timeline for the return of remains.

Why doesn't Tribute list cremation prices?

Quoted cremation prices bundle different things at different providers, and figures go stale quickly. We omit prices rather than publish numbers we can't keep current. Ask each provider for their itemized General Price List — they're legally required to provide it.

How current is this information?

Listings were researched from public records in October 2026 and carry a last-verified date. If you spot an error or a closure, use the 'Report an issue' form on the listing page and we'll check it.