Crescent Tide Cremation Services
774 Transfer Rd, St Paul, MN, 55114
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Minnesota
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“In 2013, when my husband died of ALS and my sister to Cancer, we were so fortunate to find and work with Crescent Tide for cremation. They were kind, friendly, helpful and treated my loved ones with dignity and reverence helping us to manage all the grief that accompanies loss. I have recommended them over and over and over. Top notch folks that I highly recommend.”
— Jackie Bohrer
“10/10 amazing experience! 10/10 low pricing! 10/10 high quality! 10/10 Live person answer's phone's, rarely goes to voicemail. Quick responses to emails as well. We worked with Cora here and the entire experience was so helpful and respectful. I really like how they take care in who is providing what info and also help notify SS. They also help by working with the hospital, University of Minnesota's #1 recommendation. Death certificates were mailed. Cards were made. Urn's are on display with many many options and engraving is included! Thank you Crescent Tide and Staff!”
— Tara Taylor
“Considering the price of the process, which was more affordable than most, the staff were friendly, patient, and very accommodating. They were respectful and knowledgeable. They did a great job. It was a little hard to find but upon entering, it was clean and it didn't smell like death, unlike other centers I've been to before. Id recommend this place to anyone for all those reasons if this is the route they want to take in death. Despite the circumstances of the situation that brought us there, the deliverance of the entire process couldn't have been better. The two staff that were working were very customer service oriented. I failed to get their names. We were there for Rita Roberts and the two ppl working were an orangish/ blondlish woman and a tall blond man. Very nice ppl. Great job guys! Thank you for making the process that much easier to deal with. You handled us well. Youre the key players that earned this place a five star review and I hope you get recognition for your service. Keep it up. The world needs more ppl like you. And so do a lot of other businesses. (😂) Thank you from myself and my family. I can't imagine it being an easy job.”
— Melissa Lemke
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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