MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Oct. 30, 2023) – Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes announces the launch of Values Cremation, tiered cremation service packages that help provide more options for those planning for simple cremation services. The Prasser-Kleczka team sees a real need for more transparency and accountability with cremation services and wants to educate consumers while providing a trustworthy alternative.
Cremation rates in the U.S. have grown steadily to 60 percent in 2023 and are forecasted to reach 80 percent by 2035, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. This growth has led to a significant increase in discount cremation providers. According to Jeff Kleczka, Prasser-Kleczka owner and funeral director, many discount cremation providers are shadow companies of existing funeral homes, meaning they use the same staff, equipment and facilities as the legacy funeral home with the intent to mislead about their services and pricing. There are online providers, who may quote one price on a call only to change their price once the services are secured.
“Unfortunately, there’s been an increase in unscrupulous cremation services in recent years under the guise of ‘discount’ providers,” says Kleczka. “People really need to understand the right questions to ask about the cremation process and know exactly what is going to happen with their loved one.”
In the most serious cases, some providers are not following state regulations in conducting cremation work.
Prasser-Kleckza has introduced Values Cremation services to provide detailed alternatives and a transparent process. Packages include:
• The Essential Cremation – An error-free alternative to online cremation providers, the Essential Cremation is a pared down option that provides the most important services at a value price with the same dignified care as other services. This option includes an arrangement conference conducted via an efficient online form, digital identification and a contact-free process with oversight by a licensed funeral director. Remains can be shipped anywhere in the country.
• The Simple Cremation – Also referred to as ‘Direct Cremation,’ with this option the arrangement conference is held with a licensed funeral director and all paperwork is prepared and signed in person. Positive identification, which many treat as a final farewell, is done in person, and a loved one’s remains can be shipped anywhere in the country.
• The Enhanced Cremation – This package, which provides the same in person consultation as The Simple Cremation, adds some key services including a Private Family View for immediate family as well as a set of standard remembrance prayer cards and a Digital Tribute Video.
In every situation, Prasser-Kleczka guarantees that a loved one will never leave their care. Their highly trained and certified staff will be responsible for every step in the process, which takes place in a meticulously maintained Cremation Center and care facility. To learn more about Prasser-Kleczka’s Values Cremation services as well as the right questions to ask when selecting a cremation provider, visit the company’s new website at www.pkfuneralhomes.com.
