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City of Oaks Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with the service of transforming your loved ones remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold, share, scatter, and even travel with. #### The cremation with solidified remains service we provide includes the following: - Basic service of funeral director and staff - Transfer of remains - Alternative container (cardboard container) - Crematory fee - Three (3) Certified Death Certificates - NC Sales Tax - Solidification Process - Certified Mailing to and from our solidification partner <br/> The solidification process can also take place at any time after the cremation process, and this service can be provided even if we did not provide the original services for your loved one. Our standalone cost for solidified remains is $1695. <br/> <figure class="ml-auto mr-auto"> <img class="ml-auto mr-auto" alt="Solidified Remains" src="/images/parting-stone-solidified-remains.jpg"> <figcaption class="ml-auto mr-auto text-center"><small> </small></figcaption> </figure> <br/> ## Solidified Remains City of Oaks Cremation offers the beautiful option of solidified remains that can help you keep the memories of your loved one close to your heart. The solidification process is a unique and beautiful way to create a collection of 40-60 "stones" that you can hold, share, scatter, and even travel with, allowing you to keep your loved one close no matter where you go. Our cost includes certified mailing to and from our solidification provider, so you can rest assured that the process will be handled with the utmost care. If you're interested, we encourage you to watch the video to learn more about this option. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your funeral director if you have any questions or if you're ready to get started. We are here to support you in any way we can. <br/>

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When calling another funeral home to compare cost, it is important to ask how much the total invoice will be after they add in the cost of the alternative container (required by the crematory), Certified Death Certificates, an urn and the NC Sales Tax. <br/> #### The simple cremation service we provide includes the following: - Basic service of funeral director and staff - Transfer of remains - Alternative container (cardboard container) - Crematory fee - Three (3) Certified Death Certificates - Wooden rectangular shaped urn - NC Sales Tax If you find any of our services less expensive on a current General Price List provided to you by another licensed funeral home in Wake County, NC, we will match the cost of that item and discount it by an additional 10%. <a href="https://www.wral.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-die-in-wake-county-/17514302/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" > Raleigh news station WRAL thinks our belief in transparency is newsworthy.</a> <br/> <br/> <figure class="ml-auto mr-auto"> <img class="ml-auto mr-auto" alt="wooden-urn" src="/images/wooden-urn.png" width="250" height="250"> <figcaption class="ml-auto mr-auto text-center"><small> An example of our simple wooden rectangular shaped urns </small></figcaption> </figure> A Direct or Simple Cremation does not traditionally include a memorial service; however, the Funeral Director working with your family will be able to assist you with ideas or ways to celebrate your loved one’s life. The Funeral Director will discuss with you countless ways to honor, pay tribute or commemorate your loved one’s life at no additional charge.

City of Oaks Cremation offers the beautiful option of solidified remains that can help you keep the memories of your loved one close to your heart. The solidification process is a unique and beautiful way to create a collection of 40-60 "stones" that you can hold, share, scatter, and even travel with, allowing you to keep your loved one close no matter where you go. Our cost includes certified mailing to and from our solidification provider, so you can rest assured that the process will be handled with the utmost care. If you're interested, we encourage you to watch the video to learn more about this option. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your funeral director if you have any questions or if you're ready to get started. We are here to support you in any way we can.

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City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. When calling another funeral home to compare cost, it is important to ask how much the total invoice will be after they add in the cost of the alternative container (required by the crematory), Certified Death Certificates, an urn and the NC Sales Tax. #### Our cremation with onsite visitation includes the following: - Basic service of funeral director and staff - Transfer of remains - Other Preparation of the Body (Bathing and Dressing of your Loved One) - Mid-Level Viewing Casket Alternative - Two Hours in Our Chapel (Monday-Friday between 9:00-3:00) - Crematory fee - Three (3) Certified Death Certificates - Wooden rectangular shaped urn - NC Sales Tax If you find any of our services less expensive on a current General Price List provided to you by another licensed funeral home in Wake County, NC, we will match the cost of that item and discount it by an additional 10%. <a href="https://www.wral.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-die-in-wake-county-/17514302/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" > Raleigh news station WRAL thinks our belief in transparency is newsworthy.</a> <br/> <br/> <figure class="ml-auto mr-auto"> <img class="ml-auto mr-auto" alt="casket" src="/images/casket.jpg" width="250" height="250"> <figcaption class="ml-auto mr-auto text-center"><small>An example of our mid-level viewing casket alternative</small></figcaption> </figure>

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City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite private family viewing. A private family viewing allows up to 10 immediate family members or friends to spend time with a loved one when a public visitation isn't preferred. If embalming is desired or recommended for the viewing, this service will be provided for an additional cost of $590. #### Our cremation with onsite private family viewing includes the following: - Basic service of funeral director and staff - Transfer of remains - Other Preparation of the Body (Bathing and Dressing of your Loved One) - Mid-Level Viewing Casket Alternative - One Hour in Our Private Family Viewing Room for Immediate Family (10 attendees or fewer) (Monday-Friday between 9:00-3:00) - Crematory fee - Three (3) Certified Death Certificates - Wooden rectangular shaped urn - NC Sales Tax When calling another funeral home to compare cost, it is important to ask how much the total invoice will be after they add in the cost of the alternative container (required by the crematory), Certified Death Certificates, an urn and the NC Sales Tax. If you find any of our services less expensive on a current General Price List provided to you by another licensed funeral home in Wake County, NC, we will match the cost of that item and discount it by an additional 10%. <a href="https://www.wral.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-die-in-wake-county-/17514302/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" > Raleigh news station WRAL thinks our belief in transparency is newsworthy.</a> <br/> <br/> <figure class="ml-auto mr-auto"> <img class="ml-auto mr-auto" alt="casket" src="/images/casket.jpg" width="250" height="250"> <figcaption class="ml-auto mr-auto text-center"><small>An example of our mid-level viewing casket alternative</small></figcaption> </figure>

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City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation offers the option to transform your loved one's remains into a glass paperweight. This hand blown glass process incorporates a small portion of cremated remains into a beautiful glass orb paperweight you can hold and display. Our cost includes certified mailing to and from our hand blown glass provider. Ask your funeral director for more information regarding this process.

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An Immediate Burial is when the body is taken directly from the place of death (or from the morgue) to the cemetery. Normally, the body stops at the funeral home just long enough to secure the death certificate and burial permit – and for the family to buy the cemetery plot, if needed. The body is then transported to the cemetery where it will be buried in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum crypt. With an Immediate Burial there is no funeral ceremony, visitation, grave side service, or embalming. #### The immediate burial package includes: - Basic services of the funeral director and staff - Removal of remains (from within North Carolina) - Dressing and casketing - Local transportation to the cemetery - 20 Gauge Non-Gasketed Steel Casket from our Casket Price List - Three certified death certificates - NC sales tax Although immediate burials do not include any type of formal ceremony, many families choose to hold a memorial service or celebration of life at home or place of worship. This allows the family to gain a sense of closure without incurring additional expenses from the funeral home. If a simple graveside service is desired, City of Oaks can assist at the burial site for a cost f \$660.

## Thumbprint Keepsake or Thumbprint Mug ### \$74 - \$135 City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation offers the option to transform your loved one's fingerprint into a tangible object you can hold. These handmade pottery pieces incorporate your loved one’s fingerprint into a pocket sized keepsake or mug that you can hold and display. Our cost includes shipping from our potter. Ask your funeral director for more information regarding this process.

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City of Oaks Funeral Home is a wise choice for families that desire to honor their loved one with time-honored traditions. Our licensed Funeral Directors help families make sensible decisions while planning for a traditional burial service. We are family owned and operated and we take great pride in being able to provide our services to families for a fair and reasonable cost. #### The traditional funeral service includes: - Overhead, funeral director, and staff - Removal at time of death (from within North Carolina) - Embalming - Other Preparation of the Body - Visitation - Funeral Service - Use of Staff for Funeral Ceremony and Graveside Service - Hearse - 20 Gauge Non-Gasketed Steel Casket from our Casket Price List - Concrete vault from our OBC Price List - Three certified death certificates - NC sales tax Our traditional burial service includes all of the items mentioned above. You should consider the charges from the funeral home a portion of your total funeral bill. You will incur additional charges from the cemetery.

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This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals. A green burial may also appeal to families seeking to reduce cemetery costs by avoiding the need for expensive outer burial containers and grave markers. #### The green burial package includes: - Basic services of the funeral director and staff - Removal of remains (from within North Carolina) - Dressing and casketing - Local transportation to the cemetery - Unfinished Pine Box - Three certified death certificates - NC sales tax Although green burials do not include any type of formal ceremony, many families choose to hold a memorial service or celebration of life at home or place of worship. This allows the family to gain a sense of closure without incurring additional expenses from the funeral home. If a simple graveside service is desired, City of Oaks can assist at the green burial site for a cost of \$660. <br/> <figure class="ml-auto mr-auto"> <img class="ml-auto mr-auto" alt="green-burial-council" src="/images/green-burial.png" width="250" height="250"> <figcaption class="ml-auto mr-auto text-center"><small> To learn more about the green burial council or locate a green burial cemetery, please visit <a href="https://www.greenburialcouncil.org" target="_blank">greenburialcouncil.org</a> </small></figcaption> </figure>

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As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home has partnered with Endswell Water Cremation to offer Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition, leaving behind bone and a sterile liquid. The final step of the process reduces the bone to a consistency similar to traditional flame-based cremation. #### The Aquamation service we provide includes the following: - Basic service of funeral director and staff - Transfer of remains - Aquamation fee - Three (3) Certified Death Certificates - Wooden rectangular shaped urn - NC Sales Tax <figure class="ml-auto mr-auto"> <img class="ml-auto mr-auto" alt="wooden-urn" src="/images/wooden-urn.png" width="250" height="250"> <figcaption class="ml-auto mr-auto text-center"><small> An example of our simple wooden rectangular shaped urns </small></figcaption> </figure> <br/> <br/> If you find any of our services less expensive on a current General Price List provided to you by another licensed funeral home in Wake County, NC, we will match the cost of that item and discount it by an additional 10%.