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Trusted & Compassionate Cremation Services in Wickliffe, OH
When a loved one passes, choosing the right cremation provider is an important decision for your family. At Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home, we guide families throughout Wickliffe, Mentor, Willoughby, Willowick, and surrounding Lake County communities with compassion, understanding, and personalized care. For generations, our family has helped local families honor and remember their loved ones with dignity, respect, and meaningful service options.
Whether your family is seeking a simple direct cremation or a more personalized gathering with visitation, memorial services, or religious traditions, our experienced team will take the time to understand your wishes and help you create a tribute that reflects your loved one’s life, values, and legacy. Every family is different, and we believe every service should be as well.
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Cremation Services Designed Around Your Family’s Needs
At Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home, we offer flexible cremation options that allow families to choose the level of service and personalization that feels right for them.
Trusted Simple & Direct Cremation
For families seeking a simple and dignified option, our Trusted Simple & Direct Cremation provides respectful care without a formal ceremony. Our staff handles every detail professionally while giving your family peace of mind during a difficult time.
This package includes the professional services of our funeral director and staff, transportation from the place of death, transfer to the crematory, all necessary authorizations, crematory fee, and a cremation container that meets all crematory requirements. Families may choose either a fiberboard or unfinished wood container. Oversize containers are available for an additional cost.
Memorial Service with Trusted Cremation
A memorial service allows family and friends to gather, share memories, and celebrate a life well lived while still choosing cremation. This option provides the flexibility to create a personalized tribute that reflects your loved one’s personality, faith, and legacy.
This package includes the professional services of our funeral director and staff, use of our facilities and staff for visitation and memorial services, transportation to the funeral home and crematory, a cremation container required by the crematory, crematory fee, and a cultured marble urn with your choice of color and personalized engraving.
Traditional Service with Cremation to Follow
Many families still value the comfort and familiarity of a traditional funeral service before cremation takes place. This option allows loved ones to gather for visitation and funeral services while honoring important family, cultural, or religious traditions.
This package includes embalming, dressing, and casketing, use of our facilities, equipment, and staff for viewing and funeral services, transportation to the funeral home within a 25-mile radius, hearse, lead car/service vehicle, funeral escort, memorial package, transfer to the crematory, crematory fee, rental casket, and a cultured marble urn with your choice of color and engraving. Additional cremation casket options are also available.
Cremation with Traditional Service
Families who choose cremation can still arrange a traditional funeral or visitation service before cremation takes place. Services may be held at our funeral home, a church, or at the graveside and can be customized to reflect your loved one’s life and traditions.
Included in this package are the professional services of our funeral director and staff, use of our facilities for viewing and funeral services, transportation within a 25-mile radius, hearse, lead car/service vehicle, funeral escort, memorial package, cremation container, transfer to the crematory, crematory fee, and a cultured marble urn with personalized engraving. The included urn meets most cemetery requirements without the need for an additional urn vault.
Cremation with a Mass or Church Service and Graveside
For families who wish to incorporate faith traditions and burial services with cremation, we provide compassionate guidance and coordination throughout the process. This option allows for a meaningful church or Mass service followed by graveside burial services.
Services may include:
- Visitation with the urn present
- Church or Mass service
- Funeral procession to the cemetery
- Graveside committal services
This package also includes the services of our funeral director and staff, transportation within a 25-mile radius, cremation container, transfer to the crematory, crematory fee, funeral escort, lead car, memorial package, and a cultured marble urn with personalized engraving included.
Personalized Memorials & Lasting Tributes
Every life is unique, and we believe memorial services should reflect that individuality. We offer
personalized options including engraved urns, keepsake jewelry, photo displays, memorial videos, prayer cards, and custom tributes that help families celebrate and preserve cherished memories.
Veterans Cremation Services
We are honored to serve
veterans and their families throughout Lake County and Northeast Ohio. Our team can assist with military honors, flag presentations, burial benefits, and coordination with national or local veterans cemeteries to ensure your loved one’s service and sacrifice are properly recognized.
Immediate Need & Preplanning Options
Whether your family needs
immediate assistance or would like to
plan ahead, we are here to help. Advance planning can ease emotional and financial burdens for loved ones while ensuring your wishes are clearly documented and respected.
Why Choosing a Service with Cremation Can Be Meaningful
Cremation does not limit a family’s ability to honor, celebrate, and remember a loved one in a meaningful way. In fact, many families throughout Wickliffe, Mentor, Willoughby, and the surrounding Lake County communities find comfort in combining cremation with a personalized service, visitation, memorial gathering, or religious ceremony.
A service creates an opportunity for family and friends to come together, share memories, support one another, and begin the healing process. Whether it is a traditional funeral before cremation, a memorial service afterward, or a church or graveside ceremony, these moments provide connection, reflection, and remembrance during a difficult time.
For many families, having a service also helps preserve important cultural, religious, and family traditions. Music, readings, military honors, photo displays, personal tributes, and shared stories can all become part of a meaningful experience that reflects your loved one’s life and legacy.
At Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home, we believe cremation should never feel impersonal. Our team works closely with every family to create thoughtful services that provide comfort, honor cherished memories, and celebrate a life well lived.
Why Families in Wickliffe & Lake County Trust Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home
Family-Owned & Operated
As a family-owned funeral home, we understand the importance of treating every family with kindness, compassion, and personal attention. Our family is here to support yours every step of the way.
Flexible Cremation Options
From simple direct cremation to full memorial and religious services, we provide cremation options that can be tailored to your family’s needs, traditions, and budget.
Transparent & Affordable Pricing
Families appreciate our honest, straightforward pricing and clear guidance throughout the arrangement process. We are committed to helping families make informed decisions without unnecessary pressure or hidden costs.
Compassionate Guidance from Licensed Professionals
Our experienced funeral directors handle every detail with care, including paperwork, permits, scheduling, and coordination with cemeteries, churches, and crematories, allowing your family to focus on remembrance and healing.
Available 24 Hours a Day
Loss can happen unexpectedly, and our caring staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide immediate assistance, answer questions, and support your family whenever you need us.
Have Questions or Need Immediate Assistance?
Call Us: (440) 943-2466
Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation Services
We understand that families often have many questions when considering cremation services. Whether you are planning ahead or making arrangements for a loved one, our goal is to provide clear information, compassionate guidance, and peace of mind during a difficult time. Below are answers to some of the most common questions families throughout Wickliffe and the surrounding Lake County communities ask about cremation services and memorial options.
What cremation services do you offer in Wickliffe, OH?
At Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home, we offer a range of cremation options for families in Wickliffe, Mentor, Willoughby, Willowick, and surrounding Lake County communities. Services include direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, traditional funeral services followed by cremation, church or Mass services, veterans cremation services, and personalized memorial tributes
Can we still have a funeral or visitation before cremation?
Yes. Many families choose to have a visitation, viewing, or traditional funeral service before cremation takes place. These gatherings provide an opportunity for loved ones to come together, share memories, and honor family or religious traditions before the cremation process.
What is direct cremation?
Direct cremation is a simple cremation option without a formal viewing or ceremony beforehand. Your loved one is cared for respectfully throughout the process, and cremation takes place shortly after all required authorizations and documentation are completed.
Can we have a memorial service after cremation?
Absolutely. A memorial service can take place after cremation and may be held at our funeral home, a church, another venue, or even a family home. Families often personalize these services with photos, music, readings, military honors, or religious elements.
Are urns included with your cremation packages?
Several of our cremation packages include a cultured marble urn with your choice of color and personalized engraving. Our staff can also help families choose from a variety of additional urn and keepsake options.
Do you offer Catholic funeral Masses with cremation?
Yes. We regularly assist families who wish to have a Catholic funeral Mass or church service followed by cremation or burial. Our staff coordinates with local churches, clergy, cemeteries, and procession services to ensure everything is handled respectfully and smoothly.
Do you provide veterans cremation services?
Yes. We are honored to help veterans and their families arrange meaningful cremation services that may include military honors, flag presentations, and assistance with available VA benefits and burial options.
How long does the cremation process take?
The timeline can vary depending on required paperwork, permits, and authorizations. In most cases, the cremation process is completed within several days after all documentation has been finalized. Our team keeps families informed throughout every step.
Can we personalize a cremation service?
Yes. We believe every life deserves to be honored in a meaningful way. Families can personalize services with memorial videos, photo displays, custom urns, prayer cards, favorite music, keepsake jewelry, religious traditions, and other special touches that reflect their loved one’s personality and legacy.
Is cremation more affordable than burial?
In many cases, cremation can be a more affordable option than traditional burial, particularly when families choose direct cremation. However, cremation services can still include visitations, funerals, church services, and personalized gatherings depending on your family’s wishes and budget.
Do you help families with preplanning cremation arrangements?
Yes. Preplanning cremation services allows individuals to document their wishes in advance and can reduce stress and uncertainty for loved ones in the future. Our team can guide you through all available options and help you create a plan that fits your preferences and budget.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve families in Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willowick, Mentor, Eastlake, Euclid, and surrounding Lake County and Northeast Ohio communities.
Contact Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home
If your family is in immediate need or you would like to learn more about cremation services in Wickliffe and the surrounding Lake County area, contact Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home today. Our compassionate team is here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you create a meaningful tribute that honors your loved one with dignity and care.
