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National Cremation Society
5942 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 · (847) 588-2743
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★★★★★4.884 Google reviews

About National Cremation Society

National Cremation Society in Niles, IL is an independently owned funeral home, which may appeal to families who prefer working with a locally accountable provider rather than a national corporate chain. As their name suggests, they specialize in cremation services, though they operate as a full-service funeral home, meaning they can accommodate a broader range of needs beyond cremation alone. Direct cremation starts at $1,962, which sits at a mid-range price point for the Chicago suburban market — not the lowest-cost option available, but reasonable for families seeking a more personalized experience. They hold a 4.8-star rating across 84 Google reviews, a strong score that suggests consistent customer satisfaction, though the relatively modest review volume means there is less data to draw from compared to higher-traffic providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,962
Direct cremation from
$1,962
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$850
Use of Facilities and Staff1 items
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$400
Transportation1 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$329
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,962

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Theresa Kalisik
5 months ago

Patrick made my life very easy. Everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend your company to anyone and have already told people about my experience.

★★★★★Nancy Mergen
5 months ago

From purchase several years ago until our first need we were treated with care and understanding. Never an attempt to upsell items but truly making sure we were aware of all options and choosing what was best for us Particularly appreciated the call after my husband was cremated to help in creating…

★★★★★Niinnu Gupttaa
8 months ago

Patrick helped our family get through a really tough time. He was very compassionate, patient and attentive and most importantly, understanding. They made a highly stressful situation much easier to deal with for me. Thank you.

★★★★★Diane Santi
9 months ago

I want to sincerely thank Patrick Griffin from National Cremation for the outstanding service and support he provided during a very difficult time. From the moment we first spoke, Patrick was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. He walked me through every step of the process wi…

★★★★★Stephanie Huls
10 months ago

I highly recommend Patrick. He was amazing and extremely helpful during the difficult and confusing death of my mother. He made me feel less stressed, he was kind, caring and available to me for any questions I had. Thank you so much.

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(847) 588-2743
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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