Cremation Questions, Answered

Our direct cremation starts at $1,995 and pet cremation starts at $795. Pricing is transparent and flat — what's included is listed up front, with no hidden fees and no upsell maze. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.

Yes. A death rarely happens on a schedule, so we answer the phone day and night. When you call, you reach a real person — often the owner — who will guide you through the immediate next step calmly and without pressure.

We do. We are one of the few local providers offering both human and pet cremation, so families can turn to one trusted, compassionate place. We honor dogs, cats, and every family pet with the same dignity and care.

Yes. We provide culturally sensitive Hindu cremation with timely, respectful care that honors your family's traditions and rites. Please call us to discuss your family's specific needs.

Often. Hospice teams and social workers regularly refer families to us because of our transparency, responsiveness, and gentle approach. If you were referred by a care team, let us know and we'll coordinate with them.

Absolutely. Pre-need planning lets you arrange everything in advance and lock in today's pricing, which removes a difficult burden from your family later. It's a thoughtful gift of clarity and peace of mind.

If your loved one passed at home or in hospice, call us first — a real person answers any hour and will walk you through the immediate next steps and arrange to bring your loved one into our care. If the death occurred at a hospital or care facility, let the staff know you've chosen A Plus Cremation and call us; we coordinate directly with them. There is no need to decide everything at once.

A traditional funeral usually includes embalming, a viewing, a formal service, and a casket before burial or cremation — which adds significant cost. Direct cremation skips the service beforehand: we cremate your loved one simply and respectfully and return the ashes, leaving your family free to hold a memorial whenever and however feels right. It is the most affordable and least stressful option.

Yes. Texas law requires a 48-hour waiting period after the time of death before a cremation may take place, except in limited circumstances defined by the state. We use that time to obtain the required authorizations and permits and keep you informed at each step.

Texas requires several documents before a cremation: a death certificate, a written cremation authorization from the person with the legal right to control disposition, a burial-transit permit, and sign-off from the attending physician or, where required, the medical examiner or justice of the peace. We prepare and handle all of this paperwork for you.

Texas sets an order of priority for who may authorize a cremation — generally the surviving spouse, then the deceased's adult children, then parents, and so on. We will help you confirm who holds that authority and complete the authorization correctly.

No. A casket is never required for cremation. Your loved one is cremated in a simple, dignified alternative container, and the ashes are returned to you. An urn or keepsake is entirely optional.

The ashes are returned to you in a respectful basic container, typically a short time after the cremation is complete and the paperwork is finalized. You are free to keep them, place them in an urn, or scatter them where it is permitted.

We serve Austin and the surrounding Central Texas communities — including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Leander — and are expanding to Waco and the surrounding area. If you're nearby and not sure, just call and ask.