Smart Cremation or After.com? Start with our honest, step-by-step guide to compare providers and feel confident in your choice. If you're considering Smart Cremation, our clear, no-pressure review makes it simple to decide with confidence.
Compare After's transparent pricing with state averages to see how much you can save. All prices shown include complete service packages with no hidden fees.
Direct cremation with After can save you hundreds compared to the Oregon average. Families in Oregon pay $7,835 on average for a traditional funeral and as much as $16,532! With After, you'll save hundreds—and even thousands—of dollars.
Our price comparisons help families make informed decisions with clear, factual information.
We can't share exact prices from other funeral homes because State Funeral Boards and traditional providers don't make pricing publicly available.
If a funeral director only shares a "basic services fee" and claims that's the total—this can be misleading. Always ask for the full package price.
Always ask funeral homes for their most recent pricing over the phone or request a General Price List in person. Include all fees for weight, transport, and support.
| Features | AFTER.COM | Smart Cremation |
|---|---|---|
Pricing Transparency | Clear, all-inclusive packages with no hidden mandatory fees; total shown upfront online. Any third-party fees (e.g., county permits) are disclosed before you pay. | Itemized GPLs and add-ons (removal, container, paperwork) can make the final total hard to see early; quotes often require a call or visit. |
Cremation Services | Simple, dignified direct cremation. We handle transport, permits, death certificates, and coordination end-to-end with flexible add-ons. Arrange online in minutes. | Cremation available but frequently bundled with facility/viewing fees and less flexibility for a simple, budget-focused choice; more in-person paperwork. |
Customer Support | Dedicated Care Advisor with 24/7 phone/text support and proactive updates—from first call to the return of your loved one. | Support quality varies; after-hours often routed to an answering service, with updates provided on request. |
Grief & Estate Services | Built-in grief and aftercare resources plus estate checklists and guidance; we help you navigate next steps, not just the service. | Typically limited to brochures or referrals; digital tools and ongoing follow-up vary by location. |
Preneed Insurance Planning | Easy online preplanning with clear terms and flexible payment options; review everything before you commit. | Preplanning usually handled in person with paper contracts; payment plans and portability vary by provider. |
Memorial Service Options | You choose the memorial that fits—home, church, outdoors. We offer planning guides, partner options, and keepsakes/urns if desired. | On-site chapels and staff-led services are common; options are often package-driven with higher facility costs. |
Value Compared to Price | Technology-driven process and lower overhead keep prices down while maintaining care quality; transparent, predictable totals. | Higher building and staffing overhead often reflected in prices—even when you only need a simple cremation. |
Clear, all-inclusive packages with no hidden mandatory fees; total shown upfront online. Any third-party fees (e.g., county permits) are disclosed before you pay.
Itemized GPLs and add-ons (removal, container, paperwork) can make the final total hard to see early; quotes often require a call or visit.
Simple, dignified direct cremation. We handle transport, permits, death certificates, and coordination end-to-end with flexible add-ons. Arrange online in minutes.
Cremation available but frequently bundled with facility/viewing fees and less flexibility for a simple, budget-focused choice; more in-person paperwork.
Dedicated Care Advisor with 24/7 phone/text support and proactive updates—from first call to the return of your loved one.
Support quality varies; after-hours often routed to an answering service, with updates provided on request.
Built-in grief and aftercare resources plus estate checklists and guidance; we help you navigate next steps, not just the service.
Typically limited to brochures or referrals; digital tools and ongoing follow-up vary by location.
Easy online preplanning with clear terms and flexible payment options; review everything before you commit.
Preplanning usually handled in person with paper contracts; payment plans and portability vary by provider.
You choose the memorial that fits—home, church, outdoors. We offer planning guides, partner options, and keepsakes/urns if desired.
On-site chapels and staff-led services are common; options are often package-driven with higher facility costs.
Technology-driven process and lower overhead keep prices down while maintaining care quality; transparent, predictable totals.
Higher building and staffing overhead often reflected in prices—even when you only need a simple cremation.
Smart Cremation is proud to be part of the North Star Memorial Group, which boasts over 80 funeral and cemetery locations, some with roots dating back to the late 1800s. Our core values of passion, accountability, courage, and trust guide our family of experienced funeral service professionals. We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the celebration of life. Smart Cremation is your dignified alternative to traditional funeral homes, offering transparent, simple, and affordable direct cremation services in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Nevada. Our team of professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff is available 24/7 to assist with immediate need cremations, ensuring that families can focus on saying goodbye to their loved ones without added stress. For nearly a decade, we have been dedicated to making cremation arrangements as seamless as possible. Whether you are dealing with a recent loss, planning ahead, or navigating the veteran burial process, Smart Cremation is committed to providing exceptional support. We specialize in helping families manage the entire veteran burial process and ensure that eligible veterans receive a host of benefits designed to reduce final arrangement costs. Choose Smart Cremation for a modern, intelligent approach to cremation planning that respects your needs during challenging times and helps you honor your loved ones with dignity.
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8245 SW Cirrus Dr, Beaverton, OR 97008, United States
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Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Direct cremation is the disposition of the body by cremation, without the added cost of embalming, formal viewingor ceremony. Our charges include the basic services of the funeral director and staff, transportation of thedeceased within our service area (75 mile radius of Beneficiary’s legal residence within the Continental UnitedStates) to our licensed holding and crematory facility, use of a positive identification system, filing of a deathcertificate and necessary permits, assistance with filing for benefits through Social Security and the VeteransAdministration (if applicable), refrigeration, the cremation process, minimal cremation container, earth-friendlywooden urn, Smart Guidebook and Portfolio, Smart Online Obituary; and non-witness scattering at sea, or deliveryof cremated remains to local cemetery or residence (within 75 mile radius).
After.com offers direct cremation from $995, handled entirely on your terms. No unnecessary add-ons. No office visits. No surprises. Everything is arranged digitally or by phone with a dedicated care specialist available 24/7. From the moment you reach out to the return of your loved one's ashes, you have complete transparency and a single point of contact who knows your situation.
Professional care, all necessary permits, cremation at a licensed facility, and timely return of ashes.
Complete arrangements digitally at any hour. No office visits required.
A real person ready to answer questions and guide you through each step, any time of day or night.
Transparent updates and confirmation at each stage from first call through return of cremated remains.
Local courier delivery, direct pickup, or secure USPS Priority Mail with tracking.
Add meaningful touches that celebrate their life—from premium urns to fingerprint jewelry and memorial trees. All optional, all yours to choose.
After.com partners with licensed crematories and brings the same professional credentials as traditional funeral homes—without the markup or complexity.
The price you see is the price you pay. No hidden fees. No pressure. Modern convenience meets genuine compassion, so you get digital efficiency without sacrificing personal attention. Every choice stays with you.
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Arrange cremation services online, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. We're here for you every step of the way.
Our prices don't keep secrets. The price you see is the price you pay. Not a penny more. We don't believe in fine print.
We have the same licenses and credentials as traditional funeral homes and provide the same quality, only at a fraction of the cost.
Our one love is helping you celebrate your loved one. Everything we do is to save you time, money, and energy for just that.
