Understand the costs, organise what matters and request information before choosing a provider.
Ask about collection radius, container and certificate fees, crematory arrangements and the return of remains. Compare current written totals, not just starting prices.
Illustrative portrait; content pending review by a named qualified specialist.Compare options in Phoenix and the East Valley, including Mesa. Confirm coverage for Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler or your exact collection address before relying on an advertised package.
Distance matters in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Ask for the included mileage radius, out-of-area collection fees and whether an evening transfer adds a charge. A low starting price may assume that the family supplies a container; compare the same container option at every provider.
| Provider | Published price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Cremation Society | $895 | Direct cremation with cardboard container |
| Horizon Funeral Care | $995 | Advertised cremation price |
| A Wise Choice Cremation & Funeral Services | Ask for price | Request current price list |
| Ascend Cremations | Ask for price | Request current price list |
| Cremation Society of Arizona | $1,695 | Simple cremation package |
| Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery | Ask for price | Request a package-specific quote |
What is the final total for my collection address? Is the alternative container included? Which permits, certificates, mileage or after-hours charges could be added? What is the cost of a memorial if we decide to arrange one later?
Offers direct cremation, memorial and funeral options and states it operates its own crematory. Request the current package and itemized price list.
See source & contactOffers immediate-need and advance-planning pathways. Ask about collection coverage and whether pickup or delivery of cremated remains is included.
See source & contactPublishes a Simple Cremation Package. Confirm service-area coverage, eligibility and which documents or merchandise are included.
See source & contactLists cremation at $995 and cremation with memorial at $2,495. The provider states it has an onsite crematory. Confirm the package inclusions and collection area.
See source & contactOffers cremation and funeral services. Published pricing spans multiple options; ask for a quote for the exact service you need rather than comparing the range to a basic package.
See source & contactGPL effective April 15, 2026. The $795 option requires a purchaser-provided container; the $895 option includes cardboard. Certificates, examiner fees and some transport or timing charges may be extra.
See source & contactOur team can review a question about these listings. For immediate arrangements, contact your chosen provider directly.
Verify any required funeral establishment, director or crematory licence with the relevant Florida or Arizona state regulator. Request a current itemised General Price List and check the transport area, third-party charges and where care takes place. A directory listing is not evidence of approval, partnership or guaranteed availability.
FTC guidance on choosing a funeral provider · FTC Funeral Rule
Illustrative example, not a customer testimonial: A family requests two equivalent direct-cremation quotes including transport, container and return-of-remains terms before deciding.