DIRECT CREMATION
Direct Cremation in Raleigh, Fayetteville & the Triangle Area
Direct cremation is the simplest, most affordable cremation option available at Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care. Families in North Carolina, including Raleigh, Fayetteville, Clayton, Burlington, Hillsborough, Cary, Wake Forest, and Chapel Hill, NC often choose this option when they want a respectful, private, and cost-effective way to honor their loved one.
What is Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation means your loved one is cremated without a funeral or viewing beforehand. Families may choose to hold a personal memorial or celebration of life later — at home, outdoors, or at our facility. It is often the best option for families needing:
- Affordable cremation
- Simple cremation
- Low-cost cremation
- Direct cremation service
What Direct Cremation Includes
Cremations starting at just $1,995 (no hidden fees).
- Professional, Licensed Cremation - Handled with dignity at every step.
- Care, Transportation & Required Documentation - We coordinate everything, including permits and filings.
- Optional Upgrades Available - Should you want an urn upgrade, memorial service, or celebration of life, we can help with this at any time.
Who Direct Cremation Is Best For
Families often choose direct cremation when:
- The loved one requested simplicity
- Cost and affordability are priorities
- Plans involve scattering ashes
- A future memorial or gathering is preferred
- A non-religious or minimal approach is desired
Package Pricing
Direct Cremation
Starting at $1995
- Transporting your loved one into our care
- Filing of required paperwork and 1 death certificate
- Notifying of SS, Health Department, Vital Records & Registered of Deeds
- Professional cremation performed with dignity and care (hand delivered remains in temporary container)
- Required cremation container (Alternative Container)
- All documents signed digitally
Upgraded Urn & Keepsake Selection available upon request
Funeral With Cremation
Starting at $2295
- Transporting your loved one into our care
- Filing of required paperwork and 1 death certificate
- Notifying of SS, Health Department, Vital Records & Registered of Deeds
- Professional cremation performed with dignity and care (hand delivered remains in temporary container)
- Required cremation container (Alternative Container)
- All documents signed digitally
- Full obituary posted on our website
- One (1) hour of visitation prior to the memorial service
- Memorial service at our chapel or a location of your choosing
- Guest registry book
Upgraded urn available upon request
Memorial Services
- Transporting your loved one into our care
- Filing of required paperwork and death certificate
- Professional cremation performed with dignity and care
- Witness cremation (available upon request)
- Embalming
- Cosmetology and preparation
- Dressing
- Casketing
- One (1) hour visitation prior to the funeral service
- Funeral service at our chapel or another location
- Basic services of funeral director and staff
- Cremation following visitation or funeral service
- Guest registry book
- Full obituary posted on our website
Call to Action
Every family’s needs are different. Give us a call today, and we’ll walk through your loved one’s wishes together to provide you up-front, honest pricing and help you create a truly personalized memorial. (919) 214-5049
