Crematory Partnership Program for Funeral Homes

Your Trusted Cremation Partner in Chicagoland

Funeral directors, you know better than anyone that your reputation is built on trust. When families entrust their loved ones to your care, they’re counting on you to handle every detail with professionalism and dignity. That trust extends to the partners you choose, including your crematory.

Standard Crematory exists to be the reliable, professional cremation partner you can count on every single time. We’ve built our entire operation around supporting funeral homes throughout the Chicago metropolitan area with consistent, dependable service that protects your reputation and serves your families well.

Why Funeral Homes Choose Standard Crematory

We Understand What You Need

You need a crematory partner that shows up. Every time. No excuses, no drama, no surprises. You need accurate timelines, clear communication, and absolute confidence that the families you serve are receiving the care they deserve. That’s exactly what we provide.

We’ve designed our processes specifically with funeral directors in mind. We know you’re juggling multiple families, coordinating schedules, managing paperwork, and dealing with families who are going through one of the hardest times of their lives. The last thing you need is a crematory partner who adds stress to your day or creates problems you have to fix.

Standard Crematory handles our part so you can focus on yours.

24/7 Availability That Actually Means Something

We’re not just open 24/7. We’re fully staffed and operational around the clock. That means when you call at 2 AM because a family needs immediate service, we answer. When you have a removal on a Sunday evening, we’re ready. When you need a quick turnaround during a busy week, we can accommodate.

As one of the only true 24-hour crematories in the Chicagoland area, we’ve built our staffing and operations specifically to support funeral homes whenever you need us. Early morning, late night, weekends, holidays – we’re here, and we’re ready to work.

This availability isn’t just a convenience. It’s a competitive advantage for your funeral home. When families know you can provide prompt service regardless of when their loss occurred, it reflects well on your operation and gives them confidence in your capabilities.

Reliable Turnaround Times You Can Actually Count On

We offer two service timeline options, and we hit them consistently:

Expedited Service (2-Day Turnaround): When families need faster service or you’re working with time-sensitive situations, our expedited option ensures completion within approximately two business days from authorization and necessary documentation.

Standard Service (3-5 Day Turnaround): Our standard service provides excellent value for families while maintaining the same careful attention to detail. Typical turnaround is three to five business days.

Here’s what matters: we tell you what to expect, and then we deliver on it. No missed deadlines. No vague excuses. No surprises that put you in an awkward position with families. We respect your schedule and your commitments to the families you serve.

Individual, Exclusive Cremations – Guaranteed

Every cremation we perform is individual and exclusive. Period. No exceptions. No cutting corners.

We know that families sometimes ask you how you can be certain the cremated remains they receive are actually their loved one’s. When you partner with Standard Crematory, you can answer that question with complete confidence because our process ensures it.

We use multiple identification and verification procedures throughout the entire cremation process. Detailed documentation tracks each person in our care from arrival through return of cremated remains. Our systematic approach eliminates errors and provides the certainty that families deserve and that protects your reputation.

You never have to wonder. You never have to worry. You can tell families with absolute confidence that we perform individual, exclusive cremations, and you’ll be telling them the truth.

Our Partnership Process

Streamlined Coordination

We’ve worked hard to make partnering with Standard Crematory as smooth and efficient as possible. Here’s how it works:

Initial Contact: When you have a family who has chosen cremation, contact us by phone or email. We’re available 24/7, so you’ll reach a real person who can help you immediately.

Service Selection and Scheduling: Let us know which service timeline works for the family (expedited or standard), and we’ll coordinate scheduling that meets everyone’s needs. If you have specific timing requirements, we’ll do everything possible to accommodate them.

Transfer of the Deceased: We can discuss transfer logistics based on your typical procedures. Whether you handle transport or we coordinate it, we work with your established processes. We’re flexible and accommodating because we know every funeral home operates a bit differently.

Documentation: We handle all required crematory paperwork and maintain detailed records throughout the process. You’ll receive the documentation you need for your files and for the family.

Communication Throughout: We keep you informed at key points in the process. If you need an update or have a question at any time, you can reach us. We’re responsive because we know you often need information quickly to answer family questions or coordinate next steps.

Return of Cremated Remains: Once the cremation is complete, we coordinate the return of the cremated remains according to your preferences. We ensure proper labeling, secure packaging, and all necessary documentation.

Simple, Professional, Reliable

That’s our partnership approach. No complicated contracts. No hidden fees. No surprises. Just consistent, professional cremation services that make your job easier and serve your families well.

What Sets Our Facility Apart

Modern Equipment and Professional Standards

Standard Crematory maintains modern cremation equipment that’s regularly serviced and inspected. We follow all Illinois regulations for crematory operations and maintain the facility to high professional standards. When you tour our facility (and we encourage you to), you’ll see a clean, well-organized operation that reflects the care we take in everything we do.

Experienced, Professional Staff

Our team understands the cremation process inside and out. They also understand the funeral profession and the families you serve. When you call with a question or need to coordinate details, you’re talking to people who know what they’re doing and who treat your families’ loved ones with respect.

Located to Serve the Entire Chicago Metro Area

Our Chicago Heights location provides convenient access from communities throughout the south suburbs, Chicago proper, and surrounding areas. We’re easy to reach from major highways, which makes coordination smoother whether you’re in Cook County, Will County, or nearby regions.

Transparent Operations

We believe in transparency because it builds trust. We’re happy to show you our facility, walk you through our process, and answer any questions you have about how we operate. Many funeral directors appreciate seeing the operation firsthand before establishing a partnership. We welcome facility tours and the opportunity to meet in person.

The Details That Matter to Funeral Directors

Competitive Pricing for Your Families

Our pricing is designed to provide value for the families you serve while supporting your business. We offer straightforward wholesale pricing for funeral home partners, and we’re always happy to discuss rates and volume considerations.

We know that affordable cremation options matter to many families, and having a crematory partner with competitive pricing helps you serve families across different budget ranges. At the same time, you can trust that our pricing reflects quality service, not cut corners.

Flexible to Your Needs

Every funeral home operates differently. Some prefer to handle all family interactions and coordination directly. Others want more involvement from the crematory. We adapt to your preferred way of working rather than forcing you into our process.

If you have specific requirements, preferences for communication, or particular ways you like things handled, let us know. We’re here to support your operation, not complicate it.

Respectful of Your Relationship with Families

We understand that families are YOUR families. You’ve built the relationship, earned their trust, and are guiding them through this difficult time. When you partner with Standard Crematory, we handle the cremation professionally and respectfully, but we always remember that you’re the funeral director and you’re managing the family relationship.

We don’t overstep. We don’t create confusion. We support your work with families by doing our part exceptionally well.

Consistent Quality

Consistency is everything in funeral service. Families deserve the same high-quality care whether it’s your first cremation with us or your hundredth. Our systematic processes and professional standards ensure that every service meets the same level of quality and attention to detail.

You can confidently recommend cremation to families knowing that Standard Crematory will handle it properly every single time.

Common Questions from Funeral Directors

Building Long-Term Partnerships

Standard Crematory isn’t interested in one-time transactions. We’re interested in building lasting partnerships with funeral homes throughout Chicagoland who value reliability, quality, and professional service.

Many funeral directors in the area have established ongoing relationships with us because we’ve proven ourselves to be dependable. We show up. We communicate. We handle every family with care. We deliver on our commitments. And we make your job easier rather than harder.

That’s what a good crematory partner should do, and that’s what we’re committed to providing.

Protecting Your Reputation

Your funeral home’s reputation is built on years of service to families in your community. One bad experience, one mistake, one crematory partner who cuts corners or drops the ball can damage that reputation in ways that take years to rebuild.

We understand that every family you send to us represents your reputation. We treat that responsibility seriously. When you partner with Standard Crematory, you’re partnering with a facility that’s committed to protecting the trust you’ve built with the families and communities you serve.

We’re not perfect, and we won’t pretend to be. But we care deeply about doing things right. We’re invested in your success because your success reflects well on us, and because we believe every family deserves professional, dignified cremation services regardless of which funeral home they choose.