Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

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When you need funeral services, call the team with the longest history in the local area: Cress Funeral & Cremation Service. Our staff has been serving the community since 1869 and has expanded our offerings to include multiple funeral homes and two cremation centers in the area. We take our responsibility seriously to honor the deceased with dignity and care for the needs of each family through all stages of funeral planning. Talk to us about your budget preferences, and we will help you design the ideal funeral plan that includes your most important cultural influences and family traditions.

Do you prefer a direct cremation or themed gathering? Our team at Cress Funeral & Cremation Service respects your preferences and offers everything you need from one location. You can plan a traditional funeral or basic memorial service. We also have experience helping with graveside services and celebrations of life. Visit our beautiful reception center and learn about catering options to make it a day your loved ones will never forget. In addition to services planning, our team also supports families in choosing the ideal products such as vaults, memorials, urns, and caskets.

We understand that these last respects should honor the extraordinary life you are celebrating. Our funeral planning staff dedicates the time each family deserves to make it a meaningful procession. You can choose from a range of concierge services, including veteran services, green burial options, casket rentals, livestreaming services, a bagpiper, a horse-drawn carriage, and more.

As the first funeral home in Wisconsin to own and operate an on-site crematory, Cress Funeral & Cremation Service promises the highest levels of care for cremation. Now, we have two cremation centers and multiple funeral homes for your convenience. Complete funeral services are available for families in all of the surrounding communities, such as Madison, Waunakee, Middleton, McFarland, DeForest, Deerfield, Lodi, Dane County, Mount Horb, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Verona, and Fitchburg.

Call us if you need somewhere to turn at a moments notice. We can also help with preplanning services as desired. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is always here to help. Visit the nearest reception and funeral center at 3325 E Washington Ave Madison, WI 53704. Call at your convenience to schedule a consultation: (608) 249-6666.