774 Transfer Rd, St Paul, MN 55114
Services
Crescent Tide publishes a single transparent price point for simple cremation. Prepayment through an irrevocable trust with United Heritage guarantees this rate against future increases and protects funds in Medicaid spend-down situations. The provider notes that Minnesota law prohibits funeral and cremation providers from holding money in advance, requiring trust-based prepayment structures.
Crescent Tide maintains a narrow service focus, handling only direct cremation without visitation, funeral ceremonies, or memorial events. This operational model allows the provider to maintain lower pricing than full-service funeral homes.
Crescent Tide Cremation Services was established in 2011 with a specific mission: to be a different kind of cremation provider focused exclusively on direct cremation. Located on Transfer Road in St. Paul, the business operates without funeral or memorial service hosting, streamlining operations to reduce costs for families. The company serves a 75-mile radius from its St. Paul location, extending coverage throughout the greater Twin Cities Metro area and surrounding communities.
The provider emphasizes 24/7 availability at time of need, regardless of whether arrangements have been preplanned. For home deaths requiring two staff members for transfer, the service radius narrows to 30 miles. Crescent Tide distinguishes itself through price transparency—advertising a $1,200 simple cremation rate—and by offering prepayment options through irrevocable trusts with United Heritage to lock in prices against future increases.
In 2013, when my husband died of ALS and my sister to Cancer, we were so fortunate to find and work with Crescent Tide for cremation. They were kind, friendly, helpful and treated my loved ones with dignity and reverence helping us to manage all the grief that accompanies loss....
They were all very kind, easy to use and excellent at explaining the whole process - especially Grant. Highly recommend for direct cremation.
Considering the price of the process, which was more affordable than most, the staff were friendly, patient, and very accommodating. They were respectful and knowledgeable. They did a great job. It was a little hard to find but upon entering, it was clean and it didn't smell lik...
Thanks Shane for insisting on walking us to our car after our visit. Truly exceptional customer care, when care is the most important thing to make us feel. If that makes sense, Give him a raise.
They have helped arrange several family members in the past 6 years. They are always beyond caring and compassionate. They ensured my family members had a beautiful and dignified send off. Thank you for all you have done for my family and I. ❤️
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