Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service was founded in 1869 and has continued the tradition of excellence through the years. The funeral planning team holds the responsibility for caring for families in their time of grief while always honoring the deceased dignity. Each personalized funeral plan encompasses family traditions and culture while always considering financial preferences. 

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is the funeral home to call whether you want a themed gathering or direct cremation. The beautiful reception areas and quality catering services make it a life celebration to remember. Or, you can plan a simple memorial service if that is a better solution for your family preferences. You will find that our team has experience with traditional funerals, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and everything in between. We will walk you through all available services, including a variety of funeral products like caskets, urns, memorials, and vaults.

Paying the last respects should be as unique as the life you are honoring—the funeral planning staff work with each family to make it a meaningful procession. Special options include a variety of concierge services, such as green burial options, veteran services, a bagpiper, livestreaming services, casket rentals, a horse-driven carriage, and more. If you choose cremation services, have confidence knowing the quality of these services in our on-site crematory. 

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service was the first funeral home in Wisconsin to offer an on-site crematory as part of the funeral home. Now, we own and operate two cremation centers. All funeral services are provided for families in the surrounding communities: Mount Horb, Deerfield, Stoughton, Dane County, Madison, DeForest, Verona, Waunakee, Fitchburg, McFarland, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Lodi, and more.

The staff understands that families need somewhere to turn at a moments notice. At the same time, the funeral planning experts are also available to assist with preplanning as required. If you need assistance with funeral planning, then Cress Funeral & Cremation Service is the team to call. Visit the nearest funeral home, located at 5785 County Road Q Waunakee, WI 53597. Or, choose from the many other Cress Funeral Homes located in the area. Call when you are ready to talk to a funeral director: (608) 849-4513.