Cremation Services

Cremation Service Options

At Carroll-Waters Funerals & Cremations, we understand that cremation is a meaningful choice for many families. We are committed to providing personalized cremation services that honor the unique life and legacy of each loved one. We believe strongly in making cremation services affordable and accessible, which is why we offer competitive pricing and flexible payment options. Our compassionate staff is here to support families every step of the way and help create a meaningful and personalized tribute to their loved one.

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Traditional Funeral Service Followed by Cremation

Many families find meaning and beauty in a traditional funeral service. With a traditional service combined with cremation, you can still choose to have a final viewing, visitation or wake, and a funeral service. However instead of in-ground burial, the funeral will be followed by cremation. Depending on your wishes, the cremated remains may be either returned to your family for storage in an urn, scattered, or interred in a columbarium. This option will include fees for the funeral services as well as the fees associated with the cremation itself.

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Memorial Service

The memorial service can be held in our chapel, a church, or any other venue the family chooses. We work with our families to design a service that honors their loved one with stories, music, or scripture. We also have life celebrants that lead services where clergy may not be chosen. Our celebrants are trained in creating experiences that help start the healing process.

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Graveside Service

Graveside services following cremation offer a meaningful way to honor your loved one with a final act of remembrance. This intimate gathering at the burial site of the urn provides a quiet moment for family and friends to reflect, share memories, and say goodbye in a peaceful setting. Whether simple or ceremonial, it’s a heartfelt way to bring closure and lay your loved one to rest with dignity.

Permanent Memorialization

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Keeping an Urn at Home

This is a common choice and families can select the perfect urn for their loved one.

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Placing the Urn in a Columbarium

Many families find comfort in having a final resting place that they can visit.

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Burying the Urn

Similar to a casket, the in-ground burial of the urn allows for a final resting place.

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Scattering the Cremated Remains

Some families find comfort scattering the cremated remains in a place that was special to their loved one.

Compassionate & Respectful Cremations

When you choose cremation, you deserve compassionate care, transparent pricing, and the freedom to shape a fitting memorial. At Carroll-Waters, we offer multiple cremation pathways — direct, witnessed, and memorial — with dignity and clarity for families in Cleveland, Charlotte, and the entire state of North Carolina.

What Makes Carroll-Waters Best Choice in Cremation?

  • Options you control — You can choose direct cremation (no formal service), witnessed cremation (a family member or representative may observe the process), or memorial cremation (cremation plus a service before or after).
  • Transparent pricing, no hidden fees — We outline all costs in writing, so you know exactly what’s included (urns, containers, transport, etc.).
  • Memorial flexibility — Cremation doesn’t mean no ceremony. We help you plan memorials, scattering services, keepsake ceremonies, or remembrance events around cremated remains.
  • Respectful handling & communication — Your loved one is always treated with dignity, and we maintain clear communication about each step of the process.

Benefits to You

  • You gain flexibility in timing and format for memorial services (you’re not tied to a burial plot).
  • You may reduce funeral costs, since cremation often has fewer overheads.
  • You receive complete transparency — no surprises, no hidden charges.
  • You still get a dignified farewell on your terms.

Who Should Choose This Service

  • Families seeking lower-cost options without sacrificing respect or ceremony.
  • People who prefer a simpler, less conventional farewell.
  • Anyone who wants flexibility in timing and format of memorial services, perhaps due to distance, travel concerns, or wider family schedules.

Call (704) 278-3640 now to begin planning a burial service that honors your loved one with care and respect.