Imminent Need
When a Death is Expected
We’re With You Every Step of the Way
Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to guide you through all aspects of arranging a cremation service.
Arrangements
Online arrangements are simple and affordable. You can review all of the available options from the comfort and privacy of your own home and provide your billing details online. Everything can be easily completed in 15 minutes or less.
Transfer
At the time of need, our professional staff will respond as soon as possible to the place of passing to bring the deceased into our care. We are usually able to arrive to the location within one or two hours inside our service area.
Documentation
We’ll email you the required paperwork to easily authorize cremation online. There's no need to print, fax, or mail. Upon filing the death certificate we’ll secure a cremation permit and schedule the cremation as soon as possible.
Return
When the cremation is complete we’ll arrange for the return or disposition of the cremated remains. We offer shipping via USPS Priority Mail Express, hand delivery within our local service area, or disposition by scattering at sea.
Peace of Mind in Minutes
Completing your cremation arrangements today means that you’ll be able to spend more time with your loved ones when it matters the most. Our imminent need arrangements are the simplest way to prepare for an expected loss.
Simple Cremation Package
$994.00
Package Includes
- Basic services of funeral director and staff.
- Transportation within our local service area.
- Use of a climate-controlled holding facility.
- Electronic filing of the death certificate.
- Notification of passing to Social Security.
- The direct cremation process.
- A travel-safe plastic utility urn.
- A cardboard alternative container.
- An online obituary tribute page.
- Local delivery of the cremated remains.
Additional Services and Fees
- Death certificates - $30.00 each
- Weight from 300-500 lbs - $399.00
- Shipping or scattering at sea of cremated remains - $150.00
- Local filing fees and medical examiner's fees:
- Multnomah County ME Fee - $215.50
- King County Filing Fee - $100.00
- Clark County Filing Fee - $70.00
- Oregon State Filing Fee - $30.00
- Snohomish County Filing Fee - $15.00
- Washington State Filing Fee - $10.80
- Pierce County Filing Fee - $10.00
What Our Families Are Saying
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We pride ourselves on the relationships we foster with our hardworking partners in hospice and palliative care
Imminent Need Questions
Where are you located? Can I come in to make arrangements?
What should I do when I require your services?
Simply call our 24/7 toll free number and our licensed professionals will help you through the next steps.
Once my loved one is taken into your care, where do they go?
Your loved one is immediately transported to our closest partner cremation facility. Our partner cremation facilities are located in Kent, Marysville, and Portland. Each cremation facility maintains licensed holding facilities which are secure and climate controlled. Your loved one is taken care of there until all required paperwork and documents are completed, at which time we will proceed with cremation.
When is payment due for services?
We’ll store your payment information securely until transportation is arranged and only then will we charge your credit card for the amount due.