Best Cremation Service Grand Rapids Near Me

Jessica Baxter: Everyone was friendly and kind while going through this experience

Mary Walton: Troy and his staff are extremely helpful and nice. Also the prices are very reasonable.....

Debbie Hudson: Everyone was so compassionate and professional every step of the way!

Mary Clark: An excellent job, and very accommodating to my family.

Todd Harbison: Genuine caring people! During a very hard time in my life, The Folks at GRCS were not out to empty my wallet. Instead i felt like with advice and support they were definitely there because they cared. Thank You guys!!!

Barbara Metzger: I had made a mistake filling out some of my husband's paper work. I called and spoke with Chris and he assured me that he would fix it for me. When ever I had a question I would just call and I always spoke to the same person. I thought that was very nice.

Becky Crowe: In a time when you are overwhelmed, this company was a great relief. They took care of everything and was very helpful, even with last minute requests. They have been a real blessing to our family in our time of need.

Calvin Derden: The service they provided was great service the people's that I talk to was pretty nice and helpful

Ray Cole: Grand Rapids Cremation Services were great. They were attentive to our needs. They were affordable,their facility was nice and clean, and there was enough space.Chris walks me through the process as u had nor done Cremation before. It was a snap, and very easy. They were recommended by my friend Lori and I would recommend them to others

Doug Trites: Very professional, courteous, caring. I would use them again.

Alisha Vander Ploeg: Was kind, helpful and had quick response times.

D.R. Golding: GR Cremation was supportive and professional … they did exactly what they said they would do. We highly recommend their services

Sue Paulson: Very professional, very friendly. Discussed everything in detail. Answered all questions. Very, very helpful. Quite impressed, highly recommend.

Ashlee Armour: They were absolutely wonderful to our family! Extremely helpful and caring!

Anniejay Sims: They were very friendly and understanding about my circumstances. Thank you so much Troy for taking the time out of your day so I could come get my mom's ashes. Truly appreciate all of you!!!

Alan Velting: I am very satisfied from my initial call to the final call. No hidden pricing it was very straight forward. If there were ten stars I would give them ten.

melissa califf: They are the lowest price in the area, And very friendly and helpful when your not quite sure what to do.When your mine is in a fog from loosing a loved one, let the light from @GRCreation find you a way through.

Mary Jo Sabaitis: I recommend Grand Rapids Cremation Services. Their online paperwork was easy and efficient. The staff were friendly and supportive and thoughtful toward the deceased. The online obituary was posted as soon as I sent it. We needed a simple cremation and are not having a memorial until the spring. GR Cremation was exactly what we needed.

Matthew Hill: Grand Rapids cremation did a nice job handling our situation.

Jeremy Hunter: Best place if on a budget had a uncle pass away I hadn't talked to in years. I was next of kin they did a great job highly recommend.

Rebecca Lyle: Extremely quick to respond to all forms of communications and made the experience less stressful. Everyone we worked with was courteous and caring through the entire process.

Cecile Wooden: Thank you for taken care of our Loved One.

Denise A. Kleis: When my husband passed at home on hospice care, the original funeral home that hospice had set up prearrangements with decided they would not travel to pick up the body at that time. Last minute arrangements were made with Michigan Cremation and Funeral and I found it to be a complete blessing in disguise. The gentlemen that came to transport his body were kind and caring, draped him in the flag and thanked him for his service to our country, was completely unexpected. The next morning I received a call from Meghan who was beyond professional an compassionate. She took care of retrieving Tom’s Army discharge papers, pre-wrote the obituary, and was there for me every step of way in a time that I needed help the most. When I picked up his ashes Meghan was there to personally go over every form with me, made sure I received the VA burial flag, gave me a certificate of appreciation for his military service that included a swatch from the flag that draped his body during cremation, and carried the burial flag to my car. In my hardest time of life with the loss of my husband, Michigan Cremation was the most helpful place ever. They are so caring and compassionate for the family of the loved ones lost that I would recommend them to anyone!!

Mike Alkema: Very happy with with the services we selected for my mother in law. Brent & Meghan were caring, compassionate and affordable.

Derek Moore: Very clean and respectful.

Michael Brown: My family and I highly recommend Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care. We worked with Meghan Kehr and she was so helpful with explaining everything and truly making a difficult situation as easy as possible. We would also like to show appreciation for the 2 gentleman who came to pick up my father upon his passing. They were very kind and respectful asking if we needed more time or needing to wait for anyone else to arrive. Also my mother really appreciated the beautiful quilt they used to cover him.

Will L: On March 19,2022 I lost my amazing,caring,loving & beautiful Mother 😢 During this difficult,sad & painful time Brent was very helpful & patient with me as this was a very heartbreaking & hard time. He shared a story of his loss in trying to comfort me. As this was a sad day & moment he did an amazing job with my mother's service!!! So Brent I want to take this moment to Thank You once again for all your help & dedication. Blessing's to you & your love one's!!!! The Medina's ❤️

Elsie Anne Owings: This organization handled the cremations for both of my parents. I had planned to prearrange my own cremation through them, but will probably go with a different organization. The actual cremation was nicely done, but that is subcontracted to Muskegon. The bodies were picked up promptly, also subcontracted to an off-duty EMT.That leaves the paperwork and communication, which led to several frustrations at difficult times.First, I had submitted the vital information on both parents in advance, but when the deaths occurred, the person taking the call had no access to that paperwork, leaving me scrambling to find Social Security numbers etc. with the body still in the house. (This was made worse by the fact that only the hospice nurse could talk to them. I could not speak to them directly on the phone, so all spellings and information had to be hollered to the nurse and then repeated to the office. All of that could have been avoided if their personnel had after-hours access to the original paperwork or computer entry.)Then I ordered a headstone and had to fill out veterans' paperwork at the monument company, only to discover that the funeral home already had those forms filled out but had not informed me.Finally, we had the ashes interred, and the paperwork for that was absolutely illegible. The funeral home blamed it on multiple FAXes and said they could not correct it because they did not have access to the original. (None of the FAXes were to or from me.)Looking for a lower-stress option.If you go through this company, submit the vital information in advance, but KEEP A COPY FOR YOURSELF so you can hand it to the nurse at time of death. (And keep an eye on the nurse to see what she lists as the cause of death. The nurses often just put something like COPD even if it's wrong.) Good luck!Update: Nearly two years after my review, Michigan Cremation replied: "...restrictions of meeting face to face during the state ordered shutdowns due to COVID-19 may have added to the confusion at the time of William's passing."This brings up a new question: Who is William? I do not have, nor have I ever had, a relative named William. My parents were Richard and Elsie. Mom died in 2018. Dad died on January 11, 2020. COVID had barely entered the USA at that time, and no restrictions were in place in Michigan yet. Those restrictions were in place by the time the cremains were interred in late summer, but not during the early days after Dad's death.My recommendation remains the same: clients should be advised to keep copies of all paperwork submitted to the funeral home because that information may not be available at the time of death. (Dad did not die in the middle of the night. He died at about 4 p.m., but it was on a Saturday.) Clients should also be aware that interment paperwork may be illegible. The cemetery caretaker said it was definitely the worst he had ever seen.

Denise Murray: Professional and kind.

Mim Carter: I am beyond pleased with the respect, professionalism, care, and comfort that Megan provided as she walked me through the cremation process for my Mom. Megan went above and beyond for me, and genuinely shows how much she truly cares for people even at the end of life.

Susan Hilden: Our experience with Charlene was absolutely wonderful! She went above and beyond for us handling all of our needs! She is incredibly compassionate and understanding! She is in the right profession!

peter vincent: Meghan was wonderful, professional and very efficient in handling my family member's needs. What could have been be a dreadful time, became an unforgettably memorable process. Thank you.

Chelsea B: I made my first call to Michigan Cremation And Funeral in the middle of the night only an hour after I had learned of my mothers unexpected passing. With it being after hours I was told I would recieve a call back shortly from someone to better assist me. I recieved a call back from Charlene in less than 3 minutes. From the get go she was extremely helpful in explaining the process and what my options were. She was incredibly patient with me as I tried to explain the nature of my call in between sobs and was understanding when I asked her probably 100 times to repeat what she had just said so I could be sure I was understanding everything with my clouded mind. She then followed up that same night with an email of everything we had discussed to be sure I had all of the information i needed and even called the next afternoon to check in with me. Through every step of the process she made sure to keep in constant contact either by email or phone to keep me informed of what was happeing and she was always willing to answer any questions I had whenever I had one come up. I was also able to complete all of the paperwork via email which was fablous since I live just over an hour away. I did end up running into a few hang ups with other people at DHS and social security and even through all of that Charlene made sure to help in anyway she could, including faxing documents repeatedly for me to the various offices that were giving me issues. She was honestly a breath of fresh air during this whole stressful and difficult situation and I cannot say thank you enough. Even the hard parts were made lighter and during the waiting period I had to go through with DHS I felt comfortable knowing my mother was in Charlene's care.

Robin Brown: Our family has needed the services of Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care three times in the last two years. Each time they have been caring, helpful, and always professional. They cared for our loved ones with the utmost respect and supported and the family in whatever way they could.

Julia Vanderwall: Charlene went above to help with my sister's unexpected death. She answered every question, phone call, email, and concern we had during this difficult process. Took it into her hands to help write the obituary and much more. She was professional, compassionate and so understanding. couldn't have done this without her.

Katie Nix: Losing a loved one is always hard, and dealing with the aftermath can be even harder. Our situation after losing our loved one was very tumultuous. Charlene made sure she did everything she could for us. She is amazing. Her job was not easy and she handled it so well. Everything ended up being perfect thanks to her and everyone here. Kyle Brewer and I will forever be grateful for everything they did for us.

Scot VanVleet: This is my second time using Michigan cremation for a loved one and I am very pleased with the service they offer. Megan does a great job on details and offers very helpful advice during the planning process. I would highly recommend them for your loved one.

Cheyenne Brown: From the man who picked up my father who demonstrated so much patience, kindness, and respect to the customer service I have received throughout this entire process, it would be impossible to ask for better customer service, compassion, or assistance. Charlene is truly a silver lining to a horrible experience.

Selina Ramirez: We had an unexpected passing which made things overwhelming. Michigan cremation was incredibly responsive and answered all the questions we had about the process. They were very kind and understanding while also providing professional service. We are grateful we chose them for our mom’s care.

Taylor Olson: MCFC was the third funeral home I reached out to. I wanted to find a funeral home I was comfortable with and MCFC did that. I worked with Meghan, she was so kind. Meghan did not rush us to make decisions, walked us through the whole process and answered all of our questions thoughtfully. The interior of the building was welcoming. It smelled of brewing coffee. After losing my husband, being in a fragile state of mind, I am so happy I choose to work with MCFC.

Angela Sanchez: Johnna was so caring and amazing. Her customer service at such a hard time was special. Definitely will use there service again if needed. Thanks again for helping us.

Cynthia Smith: I was very pleased using Neptune Society out of Grand Rapids, Mi. with my husbands cremation arrangement. Elizabeth and Alicia were woderful to work with and very patient with me. Neptune is affordable, easy, informative and so much more. They contact the hospital, S.S office (if needed) arrange for death certificates, counseling, how to write an Eulogy & Obituarie. His remains could be mailed back to me or picked up at a locale Lansing, MI. Funeral Home.

Joel Veldheer: The presenter did a great job and the cost for what we are receiving is lower than expected. As he said, people in the '70s pay a low price but Neptune is covering all the cost anyway which is very important to know.

Chris Hale: Definitely, WELL WORTH the time and investment. So much better than I ever anticipated. I purchased "peace-of-mind" that my family won't be left with difficult decisions at a difficult time, nor left with the debt attached to it. Mark is AMAZING! Give him a shout.

EmaLee Birnie: Excellent experience!

Sobie Painting: My dad passed away during the Christmas holiday and the family was looking for a reputable crematory that could handle more than just the physical cremation such as death certificates, phone calls to social security, etc. We found neptune society. The level of courtesy, responsiveness and overall professionalism exceeded our expectations on all levels.

Pamela Mann: Neptune Cremation Society: I was very impressed with Neptunes cremation plan because it gave me a reasonable down payment and a even more reasonable monthly payment. The plan itself has so many benefits to it. They take care of everything as soon as they are alerted of your passing.And the salesman was very patient and kind. He worked with me every step of the way. If you’re looking for a cremation plan this is a very very good one to choose.

Sherry Fox: My parents were smart enough to plan ahead and they had arrangements set with Neptune Society in Nevada. My Mom passed in 2007 and the Nevada Neptune Society was wonderful.Several years ago, my dad moved to Michigan to live with me and my husband. We live up North - closer to Traverse City so the closest Neptune Society is in Grand Rapids. I called to see if his contract would still be good where we live, and they assured me everything would transfer - no problem.My dad recently passed so, we called Neptune Society, they connected us with Johnna Adair in Grand Rapids. She made all the arrangements with the local funeral home, and we didn't have to worry a bit! Johnna made us feel like we'd been part of her family forever and took care of us, as well as the arrangements for my dad.Thank you to Johnna and to the Neptune Society for allowing us to grieve without worry or concern that my dad would be well taken care of.

Inger Hammond: I was blessed with personal and outstanding service. Johnna was an angel through a dark time. Thank you for being such a blessing Johnna. She helped me with her knowledge, patience, kindness, genuine caring about how I felt and answered every question I had.Every single step of the process was met with a caring staff who was concerned first and foremost with my needs. They were professional and compassionate.

Jenny Marvin: This place is over priced. They charged my mother over $3000 for the same services that Simply Cremations only charges $1000.My mom had them set up to take the payments out of her account each month. Neptune Society has been paid off since August and they keep taking money out of her account still!!We have called 3 times now and they had even sent her a notice that the account was paid off in August but they still keep taking money from her bank! Now we have to completely close her bank account and get a new one. What an annoyance.We’re ready to call a news team and layer and let the whole area know what a scam these people are. If 0 was a rating I would say zero. Stay away from this place!

Ruth-Ellen Wiersma: Johnna was so good to work with at Neptune. She communicated well with our family and helped us through this difficult time with compassion and good care.

Maria klimaszewski: From the time we signed up in Arizona in 2015 or 2016 to the move back to Michigan and now the passing of mom the staff has been nothing but professional. Johnna Adair in the Grand Rapids Michigan office was highly caring during our time of grief and kept me apprised of the steps we needed to take.

Kion Regan: We had the greatest experience with the Neptune Society. From start to finish they were sensitive, competent and above all very very kind. I would recommend the service to anyone looking for a cremation after the death of a loved one. My father-in-law was a veteran and they followed up with all of the necessary documents documents and phone calls necessary to bury him at the great lakes memorial cemetery. It was really a very special service they offered.

Kevin Kilpatrick: Johnna and staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable helping our family navigate the process while out of state. They listened and advised us with zero pressure and total compassion during what would otherwise been a confusing and overwhelming time. I am grateful we chose Neptune to escort our dear Bill Euwer from this earth.

Richard Bengtsson: We had a very unexpected death in my family. The Neptune Society was a listed resource on an information sheet provided by the Medical Examiner as an affordable option for cremation. I did call some local resources in the Lansing Michigan area but they were all much more expensive . The staff I worked with at Neptune Society in Grand Rapids were compassionate and knowledgeable around resources including getting death certificates which they helped expedite. I highly recommend Neptune Society when you need cremation services.

Donald Pollard: Very straight forward and easy to work with. Showed genuine concern about my needs and satisfaction.

Susan Nelson: During the worst time of my life, I was very appreciative of the professionalism, kindness, and efficiency of the Neptune staff and process. I was thankful that my parents chose them. Thank you Neptune and Johanna.

Judy Hakala: Very pleased with the presentation given to us by Jeanne. Can’t say enough good things! Highly recommend her and Neptune Society!

Linda Blaney: y husband passed suddenly beside me and my life hit the bottom. My service manager took care of everything to my wishes, kept me informed, answered every question, gave me options available, and showed support, care, and compassion when I needed it the most. I found breathing and existence a chore, but the comfort I had was knowing that Carl was in the best hands possible. I would recommend this Neptune Society to anyone in need of cremation services. Thank you, Johnna, for everything you did for us in our darkest moments.Linda Blaney, wife of Carl Blaney. AMEN.

Cathy: We should have been provided with the contract and explanation of cost before we signed up. We were told we couldn’t see it until we signed. We were told that we didn’t want to read it because when the sales representative tried to read it it was mind numbing and she got a headache.. We were told that if our policy wasn’t paid off before our death Neptune would still provide the service and work with our loved ones in paying off the balance including making payments. This was different than what the contract said.We were told that our representative needed to call Neptune and then would take care of everything even if death occurred out of state however the instructions for the travel plan states clearly that it they aren’t contacted first so they could arrange transportation of the body the travel policy was null and void. The travel policy isn’t an insurance and it can be canceled at any time without notification and they will not refund your money if that happens.If a company won’t let you see the contract before you sign up including giving them the down payment RUN.

Chris Blevins: They made a difficult process as quick and simple as possible.

Thomas Nye: We have used Simply Creamations services on two occasions and we are thoroughly satisfied.

Barb Flater: In my time of need, you were there with understanding, sympathy and knowledge. You were gracious and totally Profesional. Thank you for treating mom's body with respect and taking into consideration our need for our last goodbye

Ju: I didn't have any major issues. I worked with Abby who was very pleasant.

Brandi Tysick: Very kind , professional and caring . Every step of the process they listened and was very understanding to our situation. The whole process was hard to deal with and they was so compassionate. Thanks from our family .

Sam Brower: I am beyond grateful for the staff and my experience here. After initially going to a different funeral home I have my family member moved here. The prices are fair and the staff truly does care about you and what you need from their services.

Melissa Pursley: I used your services when my mother passed four years ago and it was a very nice experience working with you, therefore we decided to use your services again for my fathers passing. I’m hoping we don’t talk to you anytime too soon but if anyone asks I tell them where I go.Thank you, Melissa

Deborah Churchill: In a very difficult time, it was a blessing to work with the team at Simply Cremation. We had, absolutely, no issues and our experience was flawless. We were very grateful for their assistance in getting us through our loss.

Susan Toman: The staff were very kind in helping me with having a friend cremated. They assisted with contacting the necessary people for permission.

M L: Abbey made a difficult situation simple. I was impressed with the customer service. Affordable kindness. Strong 5 stars

Colin Ripmaster: During a challenging time for our family, Simply Cremation, was more than simple. Their genuine care, concern and attention to details were appreciated. And their name reflects how clear, concise and SIMPLE the process from consultation until picking up our father’s ashes.

Mary Knipfel: Thank You guys so much for helping us with my Mom it's really crazy without her being here we are very pleased with your service

Richard Becker: Very much appreciated all the help they provided us when we needed it.

Ardy Ballard: Everyone is very helpful and give great detail to every aspect of the process. Absolutely no pressure and I am so glad I found them.

Terie Scally: Kind and caring people. It was affordable and they kept in touch with me throughout the whole process

Jessica DuVerneay: These people are 100% class. So thoughtful responsive, supportive, efficient, kind, and affordable. I had several weird requests with my moms cremation and was treated with only the highest compassion and service. Abby was especially delightful - thank you. Got my moms' remains serviced and death certificates ordered and delivered in a few days so I could take her home with me as I live out of state. Nice waiting room while waiting for the cremains, cute upsell options for urns and keepsakes but absolutely zero hard sell. Incredibly thankful I went with Simply Cremation.

Christy Pruitt: They took great care with my family after we lost my grandfather! These people always do everything they can to be sensitive to the family!

Emma Runnels: Thank you for everything you guys do!

JoAnn Rachor: I definitely appreciated my experience with Simply Cremation from beginning to end. They treated me kindly and professionally through the whole process. They provided us a flag. My father was a WWII veteran. I had questions and each time I called I was quickly helped. I would highly recommend them.

suzie horton: They were very nice and helpful