Online-first · direct cremation
After review
After is an online-first direct cremation provider founded in 2020 and based in Utah. You arrange everything online or by phone in minutes with a dedicated care specialist, prices are published upfront per state, and it now serves 11 states with a steadily growing list.
Our take
One of the strongest fully-online options: real upfront pricing from $995, an excellent Trustpilot record, and some of the widest coverage of the new providers. If you live in one of its 11 states, get After's quote and compare it against a local one.
- Best for
- Families who want a fully online, transparently priced cremation and live in one of After's 11 states.
Reported from $995
Why families choose After
- Arrange a cremation fully online in minutes, with 24/7 support
- Genuinely upfront pricing, with each location's General Price List published
- Reported prices run well below typical state averages
- Excellent reputation: 4.9/5 on Trustpilot from 1,200+ reviews
- Pre-planning with flexible payment plans
- Broad coverage for an online provider (11 states and growing)
What to watch for
- You enter your location to see your exact price
- Not available outside its 11 states
- Online-only model, with no physical locations to visit
- A young company (founded 2020) without a decades-long track record
- Some reviews report billing discrepancies and occasional delays
Pricing
After prices
After publishes upfront package prices by state, reported from $995 in its lowest-cost markets to around $1,595 in others, and claims savings of up to 80% against a traditional funeral. That's consistently below the typical state prices we track. Every location's General Price List is published as a PDF, which is more transparency than most of the industry offers.
- Direct cremation package
- From $995–$1,595 by state
- Pre-planning
- Available, flexible payment plans
- Ashes returned
- Hand courier or USPS Priority Mail
- Savings claim
- Up to 80% vs a traditional funeral
What After’s package includes
- Transport from the place of passing (typically within 30–50 miles)
- Refrigeration until the cremation takes place
- A basic cremation container
- The cremation itself
- Cremation permit and required paperwork
- Return of the ashes in a temporary urn
- A dedicated care specialist and grief resources
After prices vs typical state prices
After’s reported starting price beside the typical direct-cremation range we track for each state it serves.
| State | After from (reported) | Typical state range |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Quote online | $595–$3,200 |
| California | $995 | $525–$4,500 |
| Colorado | $1,147 | $750–$3,700 |
| Florida | Quote online | $595–$3,950 |
| Indiana | Quote online | $750–$3,500 |
| Nevada | Quote online | $695–$3,500 |
| Oregon | $1,342 | $795–$3,900 |
| Texas | Quote online | $695–$3,600 |
| Utah | $1,467 | $695–$3,300 |
| Washington | Quote online | $795–$4,300 |
| Wisconsin | Quote online | $850–$3,850 |
Reported figures that date quickly — always confirm current pricing with After and compare a local direct-cremation quote.
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After vs other providers
| Provider | Model | Reported from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| After | Online-first · direct cremation | $995 | Families who want a fully online, transparently priced cremation and live in one of After's 11 states. |
| National network · prepaid & direct | $1,950 | Families who want an established national provider with full memorial options and don't mind paying for the brand. | |
| National network · full-service & cremation | Varies | Families who want a traditional, highly customisable service and value a location almost anywhere in the US or Canada. | |
| National network · prepaid & direct | $1,852 | Families who prioritise a long-established provider and peace of mind over the lowest possible price. | |
| Regional · pre-need & immediate | $795 | Cost-conscious families (and veterans) in its western-state service area who want transparent, no-frills cremation. | |
| National network · full-service & cremation | Varies | Hispanic families who want a provider fluent in their traditions, language and customs. | |
| Online-first · direct cremation | $995 | Families in its western-state footprint who want a low-cost, no-visit cremation arranged online. |
After FAQ
- How much does After charge for a direct cremation?
- Reported packages start at $995 in its lowest-cost markets (such as California) and range to around $1,595 depending on the state. The package covers transport, refrigeration, the cremation, permits and paperwork, and return of the ashes in a temporary urn.
- How does After work?
- You arrange a simple cremation online or by phone in a few minutes. After transfers your loved one into its care, completes the cremation and paperwork, and returns the ashes by hand courier or USPS Priority Mail, with a dedicated care specialist supporting you throughout.
- Does After cover my state?
- After currently serves Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, and adds states over time. Enter your location on After's site to check availability and your exact price.
- Is After legitimate?
- Yes. After holds the same licenses as traditional funeral homes, publishes a General Price List for each location, and holds a 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot from more than 1,200 reviews.
- Can I pre-plan a cremation with After?
- Yes. After offers pre-planning that locks in arrangements ahead of time, with flexible payment plans. As with any prepaid plan, read the terms on what's covered and what happens if you move.
- How do I get the ashes back?
- After returns the ashes in a temporary urn by hand courier or USPS Priority Mail, the standard insured method for cremated remains. You can also supply your own urn.
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