Cremation Society of Arizona is an independently owned, cremation-only provider headquartered in El Mirage, AZ, distinguished by its membership-based pricing model and statewide satellite presence. The provider holds a 2.8/5 rating on Google across 5 reviews at its El Mirage location, with that figure complicated by at least one reviewer noting the Google listing may point to the wrong physical address. Third-party data from Funeralocity lists a direct cremation cost of $1,595. The company offers online pre-planning and pre-need membership enrollment, making it accessible to families across the Greater Phoenix area and Northern Arizona.
Locations
The company's primary facility is in El Mirage, with satellite locations in Prescott and Casa Grande that operate by appointment only. A Scottsdale/East Valley phone line is also listed on the contact page.
| Location | Address | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Mirage (Primary) | 12525 NW Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335 | (623) 209-0770 | Main facility |
| Prescott (Satellite) | 131 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301 | (928) 350-3333 | By appointment only |
| Scottsdale/East Valley | (Phone only) | (480) 947-9244 | No street address listed |
| Casa Grande (Satellite) | Not listed | — | By appointment only |
Note: One Google reviewer flagged that the El Mirage Google listing may be geographically misattributed. Families should confirm the correct facility address directly with the provider before visiting.
Services
Cremation Society of Arizona focuses exclusively on cremation services, as reflected on its website. The following services are noted:
- Direct cremation
- Cremation packages (tiered, with a "Simple Cremation Package" featured on the homepage)
- Veteran services (listed as a dedicated section on the site)
- Pre-need planning — available fully online, including the ability to start and complete plans through the online planner
- Membership program — families pay a one-time, non-refundable $40 processing fee to enroll; membership rates require enrollment at least 48 hours before need
- Memorial gifts — an online shop for grief support items is available on the site
- Grief support resources and FAQs
No on-site crematory, owned cemetery, or traditional burial services are mentioned in available data.
Pricing
Funeralocity lists the following third-party pricing data:
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Direct Cremation | $1,595 |
The provider's website references a tiered cremation package structure and member vs. non-member pricing, but specific package prices are not available in the data provided here. Families are encouraged to visit the cremation pricing page directly or call (623) 209-0770 for a full General Price List, which funeral homes are required by FTC law to provide upon request. The $40 membership fee does not constitute a funded pre-arrangement; it is an administrative enrollment fee only.
Reviews
The El Mirage location holds a 2.8/5 rating on Google based on 5 reviews, and the Prescott satellite location holds a 5.0/5 based on a single review. The Ever Loved profile includes at least one additional positive review noting "very kind, professional and expediate service" from reviewer Jeanine Reese-Harmon. The Yelp listing is present but review content was not available in the provided data.
Positive themes:
- Communication and follow-through — Reviewer Kim Arico noted that staff kept her informed throughout the process and called when remains were ready, specifically thanking "Matt and all your staff."
- Staff knowledge and care — Polly Foureman described the experience as "very knowledgeable and complete," singling out staff member Christine Summers by name.
Concerns and negative reviews:
- Two reviews describe visible smoke and odor from the facility — one reviewer (Miguel Ramirez, 2/5) mentions "gray smoke billowing," and another (ARIZONA LURPS, 1/5) describes "black smoke" with an unpleasant smell. It is not confirmed whether these reviews describe the actual facility or a neighboring property, particularly given the address attribution concern noted below.
- A 1/5 reviewer (Tim Everhard) cited a Google photo appearing to show an open dumpster near the facility as a negative first impression, though this reviewer has not used the service.
- One 5/5 reviewer (Duna Typhon) explicitly states: "This is NOT Cremation Society of Arizona. Google has this all wrong," suggesting the Google listing's physical pin or photos may be misattributed. Families should exercise caution when interpreting location-specific reviews.
The overall review volume is very low (5 reviews), which limits the reliability of any aggregate rating in either direction.
Ownership
Cremation Society of Arizona is independently owned and operated as an LLC. The company does business under the name Cremation Society of Arizona, LLC, as reflected in its BBB profile. No founding year, ownership history, or generational details are available in the current data. It is not affiliated with any national corporate funeral chain.
Accreditations
- BBB: Not BBB Accredited. No BBB rating, complaint history, or resolution record is available from the provided data.
- No professional memberships, state licensing details, or industry awards are referenced in available data.
Conclusion
Cremation Society of Arizona is positioned as a budget-to-mid-range, cremation-only option for families in the Greater Phoenix area and Northern Arizona, with a direct cremation price point of approximately $1,595 and a convenient online pre-planning and membership enrollment process. Its key strengths are accessibility — multiple service areas, satellite locations, and a fully online planning option — and staff who, in available positive reviews, are described as communicative and attentive. Families should be aware that the Google review profile is very thin and may reflect a location attribution error, the BBB profile carries no accreditation, and a few reviews raise questions about facility appearance and emissions that are worth asking the provider about directly before making a decision.
This report was generated using publicly available information including licensing records, pricing data, and consumer reviews. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
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