Low Cost Cremation in Merrillville, IN Starting at $1,395
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When a loved one passes, Merrillville families shouldn’t have to add unnecessary stress to an already difficult time. South Shore Online Cremation brings simple, affordable cremation services directly to you — with a fully online process you can complete from the comfort of home, on your own timeline. There’s no need for in-person meetings or back-and-forth travel. Just move through each step at a pace that feels right, selecting the services that fit your family’s needs and budget. And whenever you have questions, our team is only a phone call away.
Make cremation arrangements from the comfort of your own home
Cremation can be confusing, particularly when you are consumed by the grief and stress of losing a loved one. South Shore Online Cremation was created to make the planning process simple and affordable. You can plan at your own pace, at your convenience, and from the comfort of your home or office, without ever having to meet with a funeral director. Our simple process allows you to provide required information online and to select the cremation services and merchandise items that you prefer. This puts you in control. And if you need help, we are always available by phone. If you need to make cremation arrangements in the Michigan City area, look no further than South Shore Online Cremation.
Our 4-Step Cremation Process
Make arrangements online in minutes.
We collect your loved one at their place of passing.
We take care of the death registration.
Cremated remains are returned to the family.
Low Cost Cremation Packages
Simple Cremation without Service – $1,395
- Online arrangements only
- Professional services of licensed Funeral Directors
- Transfer of loved one into our care within 25 miles of one of our locations in Indiana
- Positive ID of deceased, one person from your family to ID
- Cremation at our own cremation facility by our Certified Cremation Specialists
- Your loved one never leaves our care
- Notify Social Security Administration that death has occurred
- Submission of Death Certificate to Health Department
- Online Obituary Listing, no additional cost
- Cremation Container Included
Simple Cremation with Private Family Farewell – $1,990
- Everything included in Simple Cremation plus the following:
- Dressing and minimum preparation of un-embalmed loved one
- 30 minute viewing, family only, 10 people maximum
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Viewing location: Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point or Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home in Michigan City
Choosing cremation gives you more options, not less
Many people mistakenly believe that cremation limits their options. In reality, choosing cremation actually gives you more flexibility and options. You can choose to have a memorial service where the body is not present, or a celebration of life either before or after the cremation process. This gives you more flexibility to plan the perfect tribute for your loved one at the time and place of your choice. You also have more options for final disposition. You can select in-ground burial, place the urn in a mausoleum, or keep the urn in your possession. People often choose to scatter their loved one’s ashes somewhere meaningful to them. If you’re scattering ashes over water, it can be best to use a biodegradable urn that can be dropped in the water and will slowly dissolve over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
→ What documents do I need to plan a cremation online?
You will typically need basic personal information for your loved one, next of kin details, and information needed for the death certificate. If anything additional is needed, our team will guide you through the process.
→ If I get stuck while planning online, can I speak to someone on your team to help me?
Yes. If you need assistance at any point, our team is available by phone to answer questions and help guide you through the planning process.
→ Are there additional fees?
Your selected package includes the services listed. Optional items or services may affect the total cost, and we can explain those clearly before anything is finalized.
→ Can I witness the cremation?
Please contact our team directly to discuss witnessed cremation options, availability, and any policies related to that request.
→ Can my family personally identify my loved one prior?
Yes. Our staff can discuss identification options with your family and help determine the most appropriate next steps.