Direct cremation in Oshawa
Cremation services in Oshawa
When a parent or partner passes away in Oshawa, arranging a cremation shouldn't mean untangling a funeral-home price list. Cleo handles a complete cremation for one fixed, all-inclusive price of $2,500 plus tax — pickup anywhere from O'Neill to the Lakeview Park waterfront, every permit and the coroner's certificate, and your loved one's ashes brought home to your door.
Common questions
What Oshawa families ask
Is there a crematorium in Oshawa?
Yes. Oshawa has had an on-site crematorium since 1984 — Thornton Cremation Centre, on Thornton Road North. With Cleo you never have to arrange that yourself: we bring your loved one into our care anywhere in Oshawa and complete the cremation at a licensed Ontario crematorium, then return the ashes to your door.
See how the process worksWhat does a direct cremation in Oshawa cost?
Cleo's direct cremation in Oshawa is one fixed, all-inclusive price — $2,500 plus tax — covering transport, the cremation, every permit, the death certificates and a dignified urn. The quote is the bill: no weekend surcharges, no add-ons. Ontario families can claim the CPP death benefit of up to $2,500, which leaves most paying roughly $325.
See exactly what's includedCan I arrange everything from outside Oshawa?
Yes. Many families coordinate from Toronto, elsewhere in Durham Region, or another province entirely. The paperwork, the decisions and the payment are all handled by phone and online, in English or French, with one point of contact — so no one has to drive back to Oshawa to sort out details.
What to do when someone dies in OntarioHow Cleo works
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Call us, any time
Reach a real, bilingual person 24/7. We arrange transport into our care — usually within about four hours.
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We handle everything
We file the declaration of death and all paperwork, and carry out the cremation at a licensed crematorium.
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Ashes returned home
We personally hand-deliver your loved one's ashes to your door.
All-inclusive
What's included in Oshawa
One price, everything below — no à-la-carte surprises and no weekend surcharge.
- Transport from anywhere in Oshawa — O'Neill, McLaughlin, Windfields, Donevan or the waterfront — 24/7
- All permits, the coroner's cremation certificate and the death certificates, filed for you
- Cremation at a licensed Ontario crematorium
- A dignified urn for your loved one's ashes
- Ashes hand-delivered to your Oshawa home
- Bilingual support at every step, day or night
Want an upgraded urn or a memorial gathering? They're available — never required.
Compare
How Cleo compares for Oshawa families
A plain look at how an all-inclusive cremation with Cleo compares to other direct cremation providers and a traditional Durham Region funeral home.
| What you get | Cleo | Other direct cremation providers | Traditional funeral home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500 all-inclusive, fixed (ON) — confirmed in writing before anything proceeds. | A low advertised rate that often grows once transport, containers and permits are added. | A package starting in the thousands, built around services many families don't need. |
| Arranging | Entirely by phone and online — no funeral-home visit required. | Often still needs an in-person meeting to sign and pay. | Typically one or more in-person appointments at the funeral home. |
| Return of ashes | Hand-delivered to your home anywhere in Oshawa — even in a snowstorm. | Usually picked up at their office during business hours. | Collected at the funeral home, often alongside other arrangements. |
| Support | A real person answers 24/7, in English or French. | Varies by provider; often business hours only. | Varies by funeral home. |
| Focus | Direct cremation, done well — no upselling. | Direct cremation, with add-ons offered. | Full-service funerals; cremation is one option among many. |
Transparent Pricing
Cremation Pricing in Oshawa
Choose a direct cremation and take your time planning the celebration your loved one deserves.
Cleo Cremation
Transparent pricing • No hidden fees
With CPP Death Benefit
After death benefit
What's Included
Dedicated team to guide and support you throughout your arrangements
Transportation of your loved one into our care 24/7.
We handle all the government paperwork, applying for official death certificates and applicable death benefits.
Private, dignified cremation (< 250 lbs)
Cremation container
Hand delivery of the ashes to you locally, or secure nationwide delivery.
Local coordination
Coordinating care across Oshawa
When someone passes away in an Oshawa hospital, long-term care home, or at home, Cleo coordinates directly with the staff — so your family isn't left chasing logistics.
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Hospital
Durham Region's largest hospital, at 1 Hospital Court — home to the R. S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre and its palliative care team, serving Oshawa, Whitby and Brooklin.
Hillsdale Estates & Hillsdale Terraces
Long-term care
Two Region of Durham long-term care homes in Oshawa — Hillsdale Estates (300 beds) and Hillsdale Terraces (200 beds); we coordinate transfers directly with the care team.
VON Durham Hospice Services
Hospice
In-home hospice and palliative support across Durham Region, with a weekly Day Hospice program in Oshawa; the nearest residential hospices are Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry and Roger Anderson House, under construction in Whitby.
Compliance & transparency
Licensed, compliant, and transparent
Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) · Class 1 Transfer Service Licence (Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002)
Every death and cremation in Ontario follows a clear legal process — and Cleo handles all of it for Oshawa families, correctly and in plain language.
- Cleo operates under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 — the law the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) administers on behalf of the province.
- In Ontario, a coroner must authorize every cremation, so we obtain the coroner's cremation certificate before anything proceeds, alongside registering the death.
- The cremation takes place only at a licensed Ontario crematorium, with careful identification of your loved one at every stage.
- Thinking about a resting place? Some Oshawa families choose interment, a niche or a cremation garden at Thornton Cemetery or Oshawa Union Cemetery; others scatter along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Scattering is allowed on unposted public parkland and water when nothing is left behind — ask the City about local park rules, and we'll walk you through the options.
Our Oshawa Service Area
We cover the entire city and surrounding areas:
Areas We Serve
24/7 Service: 24/7 Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Call us at (438) 817-1770 any hour and we'll arrange transport, usually within about four hours. Whether your loved one is at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, a long-term care home like Hillsdale Estates, or at home, we coordinate the pickup directly with the staff.
No. Embalming is almost never needed for a direct cremation. Oshawa families can choose a simple, dignified cremation without it, which keeps both the cost and the timeline down.
Many Oshawa families choose a meaningful spot along the Lake Ontario shoreline — Lakeview Park, the Waterfront Trail, or the trails around Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay. Ontario has no law against scattering on unposted public land or water when nothing is left behind; check the City's park rules first, and we're glad to talk you through it.
Yes. Every step — the phone calls, the paperwork, the guidance — is available in English or French. You choose the language you're most comfortable with, and that's the one we work in.
Beyond Oshawa, we serve Whitby, Courtice, Bowmanville and Clarington, Ajax, Pickering and the surrounding Durham Region communities, as well as the rest of the Greater Toronto Area. The all-inclusive price is the same wherever you are.
Resources
Helpful guides for Oshawa families
Cremation services across Toronto and the GTA
How direct cremation works across the Greater Toronto Area, start to finish.
How to arrange a cremation online or by phone
The simple, step-by-step way to arrange everything without a funeral-home visit.
What to do when someone dies in Ontario
The first calls, the paperwork and the decisions, in order.
Scattering ashes in Ontario: where it's allowed
The rules for scattering along the waterfront and in parks.
When someone dies at home: cremation pickup
Exactly what happens, and what to do, if a loved one dies at home.
Not sure where to start? We'll walk you through it.
We understand this can be a difficult and confusing time. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through each step, with no pressure or complicated decisions.
Megan Zavitz
Funeral Director