Abbey Cremation Service

Abbey Funeral & Cremation Service, also known as The Original Cremation Service, is an independent, family-owned, and state-licensed funeral home that has been serving the entire state of Connecticut for the past 25 years. With our central location, we have been privileged to serve countless families during their most challenging times, providing them with quality service, personalized attention, and affordable pricing, backed by our price match guarantee. Our experienced staff is always ready to provide comfort, support, and education to help you make informed decisions during this difficult time. If you have any questions or would like to pre-plan funeral arrangements, contact us today and we will be available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Our Services

At Abbey Cremation Service, we offer a range of services to meet your needs, including:

• Direct Cremation: Our direct cremation package includes the transfer of the deceased to our funeral home (within the state of CT), obtaining information for the Connecticut Death Certificate, sanitary care of the deceased, a mandatory 48-hour holding period, medical examiner's fee, transfer to the crematory, and the cremation procedure. Our prices are subject to change, and additional fees may apply. We will match any of our competitor's pricing with our price match guarantee.
• Immediate Burial: Our charges for immediate burial include removal of remains, transportation to the cemetery, minimum services of staff, a 20Ga Steel Casket and Concrete Grave Liner, and a Burial Permit. Funeral Service & Staff Charge, Removal of Body, Transportation to Cemetery, 20Ga Steel Casket, Concrete Grave Liner, and Burial Permit are subject to change, and additional fees may apply.
• How it Works: When a loss occurs, call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We will transfer your loved one to our care. Signatures and vital information are required from the next of kin for cremation to take place (no meeting is required). The death certificate will be signed by the attending physician or medical examiner, filed with the town clerk's office in the town the loved one passed away, and cremation paperwork will be filed. The cremation will take place after the state-mandated 48-hour holding period. Planning your end-of-life decisions in advance, in a calm and thoughtful atmosphere, can help relieve the burden on your loved ones.

Why Cremation?

Cremation is an increasingly popular option due to its lower cost, flexibility, and simplicity. The cost of cremation is a fraction of the cost of burial, which includes the price of a casket, burial vault, cemetery plot, grave marker, and burial service. With affordable cremation, burial costs are avoided, even when families choose cremation burial or cremation urn placement in a columbarium. Direct cremation, cremation without other services, eliminates the cost of a funeral, offering the lowest cost for cremation.

Cremation also offers flexibility in funeral and memorial services. Families can choose to have a funeral service, memorial service, or no service at all, at a time and place that suits their needs. Cremation urns and keepsakes offer a range of options to honor and remember the deceased.

In conclusion, Abbey Cremation Service is a family-owned and operated funeral home that has been serving the entire state of Connecticut for the past 25 years. We offer affordable and personalized direct cremation, immediate burial, and funeral services. Cremation is a lower-cost, flexible, and simple option for funeral and memorial services. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you during this difficult time.