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  • Our General Price List - Effective October 20, 2022

    ecremationmn.com
    (a service of Twin Cities Cremation, LLC)
    344 University Avenue W., Saint Paul, MN 55103
    651-292- 0292

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires you have an opportunity to see our prices before you begin the actual Arrangement Process. After reading this page please scroll to the bottom and check the acknowledgement square before clicking the next button.

    The goods and services shown below are those we can provide for our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for basic services and overhead. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.


    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:

    Basic services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead $895.00
    Our services include: conducting the arrangement conference, planning the funeral; consulting with family and clergy; shelter of remains; preparing and filing of necessary notices; obtaining necessary authorizations and permits; coordinating with the cemetery, crematory, or other third parties. In addition, this fee includes a proportionate share of our basic overhead costs.

    This fee for our basic services and overhead will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. (This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving remains.)

    Other Preparation and Care for Private Viewing $300.00
    This includes necessary washing and disinfection, and preparation of body for viewing on dressing table or in the alternative container.

    EMBALMING: Not available

    USE OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND STAFF:

    Private Viewing (1 hour) $220.00

    Graveside Service for interment (includes Sedan) $350.00

    Use of facilities, equipment, or staff for funeral ceremony: Not Available

    Use of facilities, equipment, or staff for memorial service: Not Available

    AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT:

    Vehicle for Transfer of Cremains to Cemetery $155.00

    Transfer of remains to funeral home: Included in the flat fee of Direct Cremation

    Hearse: Not available

    SPECIAL SERVICES:

    Direct Cremation $895.00
    Our packaged charge for direct cremation (without ceremony) includes: basic services of funeral director and staff, a proportionate share of overhead costs, removal of remains within 70 miles of the twin cities, transportation to crematory, necessary authorizations, minimum cremation container, medical examiner fees, and the crematory fee.

    If you want to arrange a cremation, you can use an alternative container. MN Statute 149a does not require you to purchase a casket for cremation. A cremation container is a combustible, closed container resistant to the leakage of bodily fluids, that encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composite materials (with or without an outside covering). The container we provide, at no cost to you and included in the packaged price is cardboard.

    A. Direct Cremation with container provided by purchaser $895.00
    B. Direct Cremation with a cardboard container $895.00

    Forwarding of remains to another funeral establishment: Not available

    Receiving of remains from another funeral establishment: Not available

    Immediate burial of an uncremated body: Not available

    MERCHANDISE:

    Cremation Urns $55.00 to $495.00
    A complete price list is provided on the "Urn Price List" tab

    Caskets: Not available

    Outer burial containers: Not available

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires you have an opportunity to see our prices before you begin the actual Arrangement Process. After reading this page please scroll to the bottom and check the acknowledgement square before clicking the next button.

    The goods and services shown below are those we can provide for our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for basic services and overhead. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.

    Urn Container Price List

    Effective July 1, 2021

    • Milano

      $412.00 Add to cart

    • Genoa Brushed Bronze

      $370.00 Add to cart

    • In Flight

      $195.00 Add to cart

    • Cultured Marble (White)

      $260.00 Add to cart

    • Memento II

      $260.00 Add to cart

    • Natural Veneer Chest

      $135.00 Add to cart

    • Veneer Cross

      $100.00 Add to cart

    • Avon Cherry

      $415.00 Add to cart

    • Forest Haze

      $500.00 Add to cart

    • Everlasting

      $600.00 Add to cart

    • Mother of Pearl

      $245.00 Add to cart

    • Scattering Tube

      $100.00 Add to cart
  • I , hereby agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means under Minn. Stat.§ 325L. I understand that ecremationmn also agrees to conduct this transaction by electronic means. I agree that my electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as a written signature for all portions of this entire transaction. I agree to be bound by my electronic signature in the same legal manner as a handwritten signature. I understand and agree that the provision of information by electronic means in this transaction is the same as a handwritten correspondence or spoken meeting with the funeral directors of ecremationmn.

  • Understanding of the Right and Duty to Control the Final Disposition of the Deceased

    Minnesota Stat. § 149A.80 subd. 2 sets forth the individuals who have the right and duty to control the final disposition of a decedent's remains. The individual(s) who have a right and duty to control the final disposition of a decedent's remains are, in descending order:

    • The person or persons appointed by the decedent IF the decedent has properly executed an advance directive under Minn. Stat. §149A.80 subd. 1;
    • current and legal spouse of the decedent;
    • the adult child of the decedent, who must certify that they represent the wishes of the majority of the adult children and have no actual knowledge of an objection to the contrary regarding the final disposition by any adult child of the decedent;
    • the surviving parent or parents of the decedent, each having equal authority;
    • the adult sibling of the decedent, who must certify that they represent the wishes of the majority of the adult siblings and have no actual knowledge of an objection to the contrary regarding the final disposition by any adult sibling of the decedent;
    • the adult grandchild or the majority of the adult grandchildren of the decedent, provided that, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary that the adult grandchild or grandchildren represent they are the only grandchild or grandchildren reasonably available to control the final disposition of the decedent;
    • the grandparent or grandparents of the decedent, each having equal authority;
    • the adult nieces and nephews of the decedent, provided that, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary that the adult nieces and nephews represent they are the only nieces and nephews reasonably available to control the final disposition of the decedent;
    • the person(s) who were acting as the guardians of the decedent who also had legal authority to make health care decisions for the decedent at the time of death;
    • an adult who exhibited special care and concern for the decedent;
    • the person(s) respectively in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent;
    • the appropriate public court or authority, as required by law.

    The person(s) who are of the highest level in this order have the right and duty to control the final disposition of the decedent.

    Please certify that the person making these arrangements is the person with the paramount right and duty to do so:

  • I, , certify that I am the , and that I have the paramount right and duty to control the final disposition of the decedent. I certify that there is no one who has any level of right and duty higher than mine. I certify that if there is anyone with the same level of right and duty to control the final disposition of the decedent they agree with my decision. I certify that I have no actual knowledge of anyone with the same level of right and duty to control the final disposition who disagrees with the disposition choices I have or am making.

  • Crematory Authorization Form

  • This authorization form is to comply with the cremation requirements of Minnesota Statutes §149A.95, subd. 4. This form grants permission to Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment to cremate a dead human body. The person(s) signing this document declare(s) authority to control the final disposition of the deceased person named below in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §149A.80.

    The person(s) signing this form below make(s) the following statements and/or acknowledge(s) being advised of the following:

    • I request and authorize Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a sub-contractor of ecremationmn.com, to cremate the human remains of who died on and was born on in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Minnesota.
    • I have legal control to authorize the final disposition and cremation of the deceased person named above.
    • To the best of my knowledge, I attest that the body of the deceased named above does not contain an implanted mechanical or radioactive device, such as a heart pacemaker, that may create a hazard when placed in the cremation chamber. If a device is implanted, I authorize the device to be removed per Minnesota Statute §149A.95, subd. 7.
    • I authorize Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment to remove the body from the container in which it was delivered, if that containeris not appropriate for cremation, and to place the body in an appropriate cremation container. The crematory named above may dispose of the original container in a lawful manner as they see fit.
    • I understand that under Minnesota Statute §149A.95 subd. 5, Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment may reasonably rely upon this authorization to cremate and that I shall hold it harmless from civil liability or criminal prosecution for any lawful actions performed by the above named crematory.
    • I authorize Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment to open the cremation chamber and reposition the body to facilitate a thorough cremation and to remove from the cremation chamber and separate from the cremated remains, any noncombustible materials or items. The crematory may dispose of any noncombustible materials or items in any lawful manner as they see fit, unless specific instructions are attached to this form.
    • I acknowledge that the cremated remains will be mechanically reduced to a granulated appearance and placed in an appropriate container. I authorize Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment to place any cremated remains that a selected urn or container will not accommodate into a temporary container to be disposed of in the same manner as the original container as noted below in (8).
    • I acknowledge that, even with the exercise of reasonable care, it is not possible to recover all particles of the cremated remains and that some particles may inadvertently become commingled with disintegrated chamber material and particles of other cremated remains that remain in the cremation chamber or other mechanical devices used to process the cremated remains.
    • I direct Monarch Crematory Funeral Establishment to release the cremated remains in the following manner: Return to the funeral home in a plastic container.
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  • PERSON CLAIMING RIGHT TO CONTROL FINAL DISPOSITION (NEXT OF KIN)

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  • Funeral Home: ecremationmn.com
    License No: 1350

  • Basic Information on the Deceased

    This information will be used to complete a Minnesota State Death Certificate. There are two types of Death Certificates: Fact of Death and Cause of Death. The only thing one needs a Cause of Death Certificate for is life insurance claims. Everything else one would need a death certificate for can be accomplished with the Fact of Death Certificate.

    Below is a list of some of the places that will ask for a Fact of Death Certificate:
    Banks
    Brokerage Houses
    Real Estate Title transfers
    Title transfer of cars, boats, motorcycles, et cetra
    Canceling of contracts such as Cell phones, cable, and internet
    Mutual funds
    Probate court

    With the filling of the vital statistic information, the Social Security Administration will also be notified and social security benefits will be adjusted accordingly.

    Please fill out every blank in this form it is all information required by Federal or State Statute.

  • Which choice below best describes what race(s) the decedent considered herself/himself to be?

    Select all that apply.
  • Please review all the responses below. Please pick the response that best describes whether the decedent is Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. Choose the "No" response if the decedent is not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino.
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