Our Cremation Packages
Family-Owned Since 1951
"A simple and dignified cremation, handled with care."
Our Commitment to the Families We Serve
For more than seventy-five years, families in Palm Beach County have trusted Northwood Funeral Home & Crematory to guide them through life’s most difficult moments.
Every family experiences loss differently. For this reason, we offer several cremation options—ranging from simple arrangements completed online to services that allow families to gather, remember, and honor a life.
All cremations are performed in our on-site crematory, ensuring that your loved one remains in our care at all times.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help you talk through the choices. There is never any pressure—only support and clear information.
We are honored to serve families of all faiths, cultures, and traditions.
- Simple Cremation
A straightforward cremation without ceremony.
- Cremation with Family Gathering
A private farewll or memorial gathering to share time together and honor a life.
- Traditional Service with Cremation
A visitation and funeral service before cremation for families who prefer familiar traditions.
MOST FAMILIES CHOOSE THIS OPTION
Direct Cremation with Personal Guidance
$1,685
For families who prefer personal support and the reassurance of meeting with a licensed funeral director.
Package Includes:
- Transfer of your loved one into our care (local service area)
- Professional services of a licensed funeral director
- Filing of necessary permits and documentation
- Refrigerated sheltering
- Cremation at our on-site crematory
- Basic alternative container
- Temporary urn
- In-person arrangement conference
- Personal planning guidance
- Flexibility to add viewing or memorial services if desired
Optional Add-Ons Available:
- Private identification viewing
- Witnessed cremation
- Memorial service or celebration of life
Why Many Families Choose This Option
This service provides the simplicity of cremation while allowing flexibility should your family later decide to include a private goodbye or gathering.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help guide you through the choices.
Streamlined Online Direct Cremation
$1,285
A fully online arrangement option for families who are certain they do not wish to have a viewing, gathering, or witnessed cremation.
Package Includes:
- Transfer into our care (local service area)
- Professional services of a licensed funeral director
- Filing of necessary permits and documentation
- Refrigerated sheltering
- Cremation at our on-site crematory
- Basic alternative container
- Temporary urn
This streamlined option does not provide for:
- In-person arrangement conference
- Identification viewing
- Witnessed cremation
- Memorial or funeral services
- Additional customization
Before Choosing This Option
Many families initially consider the simplest option but later realize they would appreciate a brief private goodbye or personal guidance
If your family may want time together or support from a funeral director, you may wish to consider our Direct Cremation with Personal Guidance option.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help guide you through the choices.
Private Identification Viewing & Cremation
$2,095
A quiet, one-hour private farewell for immediate family prior to cremation.
This Package Includes:
- Everything included in Direct Cremation with Personal Guidance
- Limited preparation for private family viewing
- One-hour identification gathering
- Table presentation with linens and blanket
- Cremation at our on-site crematory
Why Families Choose This Option
For families who feel a brief private moment of goodbye is important before cremation takes place.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help guide you through the choices.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service with Cremation
$2,395
A gathering for family and friends to celebrate and remember a life after cremation has taken place.This option allows families to honor their loved one in a relaxed and personal setting after cremation has taken place.
Package Includes:
- Everything included in Direct Cremation with Personal Guidance
- Professional planning and coordination of memorial service
- Use of our chapel or gathering space
- Staff assistance during the service
- Memorial register materials
This Package Does Not Include:
- Embalming
- Formal visitation with the body present
- Rental Casket
Why Families Choose This Option
This option allows families to gather and celebrate a life in a relaxed and meaningful setting.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help guide you through the choices.
Veteran's Military Honors Cremation
$1,995
A cremation service designed to honor those who served our country.
This Package Includes:
- Everything included in Direct Cremation with Personal Guidance
- Coordination with the national cemetery
- Scheduling of military honors
- Honor guard coordination
- Delivery of remains to cemetery
- Staff present to oversee the service
- Flag presentation
Our Commitment
We are honored to assist families in recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help guide you through the choices.
Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
$3,995
A traditional visitation and funeral service prior to cremation.
Package Includes:
- Everything included in Direct Cremation with Personal Guidance
- Professional embalming and preparation
- Visitation at our funeral home
- Funeral service in our chapel
- Use of our hardwood rental casket
- Cremation container insert
- Cremation at our on-site crematory
- Full coordination and staff support
Why Families Choose This Option
For families who value the familiarity and structure of a traditional funeral service.
If you are unsure which option is right for your family, we are always available to help guide you through the choices.
Additional Charges That May Apply
Certain circumstances may require additional staff or response outside normal business hours.
- After-hours transfer (outside normal business hours): $125
- Transfer requiring two staff members (residential locations or special circumstances): $100
Third-party charges
- Medical Examiner's cremation approval fee: $70
- Certified Copies of the death certificate: $15 each
