Crescent Tide Funeral & Cremation

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15 Years

experience

Emergency

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Affordable Cremation Services in St. Paul, MN

Crescent Tide Funeral & Cremation was founded in 2011 by Verlin and Lisa Stoll to redefine cremation services in Minnesota. As licensed funeral directors with decades of combined experience, we prioritize affordability and transparency by eliminating unnecessary overhead costs associated with traditional funeral homes. Our on-site crematories are operated exclusively by licensed professionals, ensuring meticulous care and compliance with state regulations. We specialize in simple cremation services starting at $1,000, with no hidden fees or mandatory add-ons. Our team of certified funeral directors, including Jen Bloom, Ross Lemmon, and Erin Smith, provides compassionate guidance to families across the Twin Cities Metro area and surrounding regions. We offer 24/7 availability for immediate needs while maintaining regular office hours Monday through Friday for preplanning consultations.

Our veteran services include assistance with flag presentations and cemetery burials at national or state locations. We emphasize the importance of preplanning to alleviate emotional and financial burdens during difficult times, offering irrevocable trusts through United Heritage to lock in current pricing. Our administrative team ensures seamless coordination of death certificates, obituary services through Epilogg, and merchandise selection, including biodegradable urns and personalized memorial items. With over a decade of dedicated service, we remain committed to ethical practices, community education, and maintaining the highest standards of care in the cremation industry.

Services

Cremation Services Veteran Honors Urn Selection Preplanning Consultations Obituary Assistance Death Certificate Coordination Cremation Merchandise Price-Guaranteed Trusts 24/7 Emergency Services Memorial Folder Design

Details

Year established: 2011

Highlights and features

We operate our own on-site crematories with licensed funeral directors only.
Simple cremation services start at $1,000 with no mandatory additional fees.
Veteran flag assistance and cemetery burial coordination included at no extra cost.
Price-guaranteed preplanning through United Heritage irrevocable trusts.
24/7 availability for immediate needs with transparent pricing.

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Services

Cremation Services

We provide direct cremation services starting at $1,000, including basic documentation and crematory fees. Our process eliminates chapel costs through lower overhead, offering prices at about half traditional providers. Services include transportation, necessary permits, and return of remains in a temporary urn.

Veteran Honors

We assist with veterans' flag presentations and burial arrangements at national or state cemeteries. Our team coordinates military honors ceremonies and verifies eligibility for burial benefits. This service includes documentation support for DD214 discharge papers and cemetery application processes.

Preplanning Consultations

We offer free preplanning consultations to document end-of-life wishes. Our price-guaranteed trusts through United Heritage protect against future cost increases. The process includes personalized service selection, document storage, and irrevocable trust setup to preserve Medicaid eligibility while securing funds for services.

Urn Selection

Our urn inventory includes biodegradable options with tree seeds, solid wood urns, and decorative keepsakes. Prices range from $50 keepsakes to $250 full-size urns. We provide engraving services and guidance on selecting appropriate urns for scattering, burial, or display.

Obituary Assistance

We partner with Epilogg for interactive obituary creation and management. Our staff assists with traditional newspaper obituary placements in local publications. Services include content guidance, submission coordination, and archiving of pre-February 2021 obituaries for family access.

People

Verlin Stoll

Founder / Licensed Funeral Director

Licensed in MN and WI with over 20 years of funeral service experience. Established Crescent Tide Funeral & Cremation in 2011 to provide affordable alternatives to traditional funeral homes.

Lisa Stoll

Co-Founder / Funeral Pre-Arranger

Licensed funeral pre-arranger with expertise in advance planning coordination. Works with United Heritage to establish irrevocable trusts for price-guaranteed services since 2011.

Jen Bloom

Funeral Director

Licensed funeral director since 2015 with Mortuary Science degree from University of Minnesota. Specializes in family counseling and veteran service coordination in the Twin Cities area.

Ross Lemmon

Funeral Director

Licensed since 2001 with Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science training. Provides compassionate guidance for cremation arrangements and memorial planning in Eagan and surrounding communities.

Erin Smith

Funeral Director

University of Minnesota graduate specializing in cremation documentation and obituary assistance. Coordinates death certificate filings and memorial folder design for families in Minneapolis.

Questions

What cremation services do you offer?

We provide direct cremation services starting at $1,000 with no mandatory additional fees. This includes transportation, permits, and return of remains in a temporary urn.

Do you offer preplanning options?

Yes, we offer free preplanning consultations with price-guaranteed trusts through United Heritage. This protects funds from Medicaid spend-down while securing current pricing for future services.

Are veteran services available?

We provide complimentary veteran flag assistance and coordinate burial arrangements at national or state cemeteries, including documentation support for military discharge benefits.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the Twin Cities Metro area and surrounding regions within a 90-mile radius of our St. Paul, MN location.

Are you available after hours?

Yes, our team is available 24/7 for immediate needs, with regular office hours Monday through Friday for preplanning consultations and administrative tasks.

What urn options exist?

We offer biodegradable urns with tree seeds ($100), solid wood urns ($200), keepsake options ($50+), and decorative urns priced between $150–$250 with engraving services included.

Reviews (4)

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Lisa Lewis

Dec 14, 2021 Report

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend this establishment to enquiring people
Thank you for your services Cresent Tide

Gordon Everest

Aug 20, 2021 Report

My wife wanted to be cremated. In my search I found Crescent Tide right here in St. Paul, MN to be cheaper by half or more than any other provider. They looked after all the necessary steps, answered all my questions in a calm environment, and were immediately responsive when the time came. So good to know we have an alternative to the traditional funeral home that runs their own chapel. We just had a memorial service at our church - a better alternative.

Linda Gallaro

Jul 19, 2021 Report

Crescent Tide was recommended by my husband's hospice, and I can see why. After he passed, I called them at 1:30 a.m. to pick him up, and they were prompt, courteous and sympathetic. Also, as others have stated, their prices were very affordable, but with the same professionalism you would find at other more well known funeral and cremation service.

Nickie

Jun 29, 2021 Report

In January, when one of our sons passed in St. Paul, we were at a loss, both literally and figuratively. Covid was in full bloom and we had to figure out how to handle everything from here in Hawai'i, where we live. We contacted several funeral homes and decided on Crescent Tide. Unfortunately, with the time difference, it was not easy. Our call was returned by Heidi Palenik, one of the funeral directors.

She was such a blessing and took care of everything. There was no pressure, whatsoever, through out the whole process. Our son is now home. My husband, Ray, and I really appreciate all the assistance