Question 1

Who is Tulip Cremation?

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Tulip provides a simple direct cremation package that you can arrange online or over the phone. No funeral home visit is required. We promise a simple process, transparent prices, and exceptional care. We offer the best value direct cremation package in Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Florida, Oregon, Minnesota, Washington, and Colorado.

Question 2

What is direct cremation?

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Direct cremation is the simplest funeral option, where the cremation takes place in the days immediately following the passing, and without a viewing or funeral service beforehand.

Question 3

What is a pre-order?

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A pre-order is an order placed for an item that we do not yet have on-hand. These orders will be shipped as soon as the inventory becomes available. Please note, international orders are not eligible for pre-order.

Question 4

Is a funeral/memorial service included?

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No, but many of our families will hold a memorial or celebration of life service at a later date. By choosing a direct cremation provider like Tulip you’re able to arrange a much more personalized service for your loved one, and without the cost and time-pressure of a traditional funeral home.

Question 5

How can you offer such affordable prices?

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We have a different business model to traditional funeral homes. By offering one simple package that can be arranged online or over the phone, we don’t have the same high overheads. We don’t require expensive physical locations to provide a high-quality service.

Question 6

How do you guarantee high-quality service?

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We’re a licensed funeral establishment in the States of Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Florida, Oregon, Minnesota, Washington, and Colorado, which means we’re regularly inspected by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. Our team consists of highly experienced funeral professionals and we only work with partners who meet our own exacting standards. We take great pride in offering exceptional care to the families we serve.

Question 7

What areas do you serve?

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We currently serve 96 counties in Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Florida, Oregon, Minnesota, Washington, and Colorado.

Question 8

Who do I contact if I have further questions?

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Our Care Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone or live-chat.

Question 9

What do I do when a loved one dies?

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This depends on a number of factors. If you call our local Care Team they’ll be able to help.

Question 10

Do I need a death certificate?

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Certified copies of the death certificate are required by banks, government agencies, credit card and insurance companies, former employers and other organizations. We generally recommend ordering between 5-8 copies (we can do this for you – not everyone does).

Question 11

How is the final price I pay calculated?

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rag The final price you pay is based on your location and specific requirements. You’ll never pay for what you don’t need, there are no hidden costs, and we promise never to upsell you. Our pricing model is very simple:Base package price: Starting between $750 and $950 depending on the state. Add $50.00* if your loved one has a pacemaker (battery operated devices have to be removed by a licensed embalmer before cremation).Add $100.00** if your loved one is at a private residence (we’ll send an additional team member to help bring your loved one into our care as there are no hospital staff to assist).Add $250.00 if your loved one is 300lbs+ (we’ll send an additional member of our team to bring your loved one into our care and we’re required to use a larger crematory).Add $200.00 if you’d like your loved one’s ashes hand-delivered in a simple ashes container.

Question 12

When do I pay?

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As is normal in the funeral industry, payment is requested at the point of arrangement, so prior to your loved one being brought into our care.

Question 13

How are the ashes returned?

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We return your loved one’s ashes to any US postal address via USPS Priority Mail Express. In some of our regions, you can choose to have them hand-delivered, or you can collect them in person.

Question 14

How are the ashes packaged?

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USPS Express Priority Mail: You will receive your loved ones ashes back in a simple ashes container. Also included in the mailing box is the disposition permit issued by the State. We follow strict USPS Guidelines to ensure safe shipping (via USPS Priority Mail Express, with signature required).Hand-Delivery: You will receive your loved ones ashes in a simple ashes container along with the disposition permit.In-person collection: You will receive your loved one’s ashes in a simple plastic container.

Question 15

How can I be certain that I get the correct ashes back?

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We take this very seriously - from the second your loved one is brought into our care, they’re ID’d and ‘tagged’. Before cremation, an ID number is assigned and stamped on a metal disk – this then accompanies your loved one throughout the cremation process, so we always know who is who.

Question 16

What is in-person collection?

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In select regions, you can collect your loved one’s ashes in person. At the moment, this is only available in our California, Colorado, Washington, and Florida state service areas. We will be offering in-person pick-up in: In the Seattle market, we will be offering pick-up of cremated remains at 31919 6th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003, by appointment. Families can call (206) 400-0204 to schedule a time to stop by. There will very likely be a suite number attached to the dress at some point soon to distinguish the Tulip entrance from the Edwards entrance, but no such suite number exists yet.In the Denver / Front Range market, we will be offering pick-up of cremated remains by appointment Monday through Friday at the following locations:6832 South University Boulevard, Centennial, CO 80122 – can be reached at (720) 204-84456603 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80224 – can be reached at (720) 230-585812002 Melody Drive, Westminster, CO 80234 – can be reached at (720) 230-61113200 Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 – can be reached at (720) 240-92276922 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 – can be reached at (720) 213-6946 In the Florida / Gulf Coast market, we will be offering pick-up of cremated remains at 7820 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, by appointment. Families can call (727) 547-3773 to schedule a time to stop by.In the Florida / Pulk County market, we will be offering pick-up of cremated remains at 207 Burns Lane, Winter Haven, FL 333884, by appointment. Families can call (863) 658-4567 to schedule a time to stop by.In the Florida / Space Coast market, we will be offering pick-up of cremated remains at 1001 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901 by appointment. Families can call (321) 209-8117 to schedule a time to stop by.

Question 17

When can I collect my loved one’s ashes?

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We’ll contact you in the days immediately following the cremation to schedule a time for you to collect your loved one’s ashes.

Question 18

What is hand-delivery?

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For an additional $200 one of our dedicated team will hand-deliver your loved one’s ashes in a simple ashes container in states where this service is available.

Question 19

Is hand-delivery available in all areas?

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Hand-delivery is available in our full service area except for the following counties in California: Fresno, Monterey, San Benito, and Merced.The following counties in Colorado: Denver, Boulder, Adams, Arapahoe, Weld, Jefferson, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Gilpin, Park, Fremont, Larimer The following counties in Washington state: King, Snohomish, Pierce, Skagit The following counties in Florida: Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

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