How Online Cremation Arrangements Work
Every step of a cremation arrangement can be completed from home — no funeral home visit, no sales appointment. From your first call or online session to the return of your loved one's ashes, here is how the process works, and how we keep you informed along the way.
Arrange Online or by Phone
You select a cremation package, provide the information needed for the death certificate, and sign the authorization forms — all online, or over the phone with our staff if you prefer to talk it through with a person.
Once the arrangement is complete, we handle everything else: the transfer of your loved one into our care, refrigeration, and coordination with the county for permits. Our team serves families throughout Harris, Galveston, Chambers, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Montgomery, Liberty, and Waller counties.
Permits, Paperwork, and the Texas 48-Hour Rule
Before a cremation can take place, the death must be legally registered and a cremation permit issued. We file the death registration, obtain the permit, and order the certified death certificate copies your family requests.
Texas law also requires a waiting period of 48 hours after death before a cremation may be performed, unless it is waived by the proper authority. This waiting period, plus the time it takes the county to issue permits, is the main driver of the overall timeline — and we keep you updated at every stage.
The Return of Your Loved One's Ashes
After the private cremation is complete, your loved one's ashes are returned to your family by USPS Priority Mail or by hand delivery, whichever you choose during the arrangement.
Ashes are placed in a temporary container unless your family selects an urn — both temporary and permanent urns are available through our packages, or you may provide your own.
