I have used them twice, and both times they have performed all that was necessary with the greatest of care and dignity. Both times they listened to the family, and they did what we requested. They were very helpful and answered all of our questions. They wer very reasonable when it came to the cost of all of the services. I recommend them with no hesitation at all. read more

We were so pleased with the services Crescent Tide provided. From start to finish, they were the polar opposite of the company we had originally decided to go with for my brother's cremation. They charged a fair price of $995 including the crematory fee and everything. No extra credit card fees (or charging us $175 for the plain black plastic container the crematorium provides for free). And they actually answered their phone and talked us through the process. They were so helpful and respectful from beginning to end, and they even helped us file the burial assistance request with the county. Plus, we got to pick up the personal effects ahead of time, and our experience being there the day of the cremation was everything we could have hoped for. Highly recommend. read more

They promised if our loved one passed on the weekend they would have no problem coming to get our loved one. When he did we were told it would be a few days till they could pick our loved one up!!! Terrible service and lack of compassion for the family and the deceased. Went with another business who we could count on. read more

I recently lost my best friend - my mother - who fought a long hard fight against Ovarian cancer. Her wishes had always been cremation and after much deliberation we decided on Crescent Tide for their services. When it came time to fulfill these services, they were absolutely wonderful to work with. Crescent Tide was professional from the minute they arrived at the home, to the minute that they loaded my mother's body and left. I truly appreciated the care and concern they took through the whole process, they even made sure all items on my mom where wanting to be with her because I wouldn't get anything back. They also had a beautiful large patchwork quilt that was homemade by one of the worker's mother's to cover my mother with as they moved her. I just truly felt the compassion and care from Crescent Tide. The other thing to note is the paperwork. They made everything extremely simplistic and easy to navigate, which I appreciate. From hassle free electronic signing to in-person options as well, they did their best to accommodate to my mother's wishes and my needs during this hard time. When her ashes were ready they had a nice selection of urns to choose from if you wanted, while also providing a plastic container with sprinkling remains. They also give the option for dividing up remains as you like at no extra charge and will even let you bring in an external urn if you have one ~ you really can't beat that! Pricing is very competitive as well. I appreciate the simplicity that Crescent Tide offers when it comes to just wanting basic cremation services. Everything they said they would do is exactly done to a "t". They are an ethical company that takes pride in their business and keeping pricing affordable for their customers. I highly encourage you to consider this company in your estate planning if you or any family members are interested in cremation. It's such a simple, cost effective option ~ and allows you to focus on those other important matters during time of death that may be otherwise hard to do so when worrying about these logistics. Crescent Tide takes all worry away with their professional and complete understanding of burial process. Thank you Crescent Tide! read more

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My mom recently passed and we used the services of Crescent Tide. They were efficient, professional, and reasonably priced. My mom's hospice folks also spoke highly of this company. My mom and I pre-filled out information online while she was in hospice. This made things easier for me when she passed as Crescent Tide had most of our information and I did not need to fill out forms the day of her passing. I know funeral and cremation services are NOT something you want to think about, but I am so grateful that they were right there when I needed them. read more

I'm not in California - actually Wisconsin. Almost 2 months ago I lost my beloved husband of 60 years. We had pre chosen CRESCENT TIDE to handle both of our simple cremations and I am so happy we did that. I could never have handled anything that needed doing during the worst time of my life. They were wonderful - my only responsibility was having his cremains picked up. I am grateful for the amount they charge compared to a funeral home - it was a huge difference. We could not have been treated with more compassion and courtesy at a time when it was needed. We opted for no funeral or burial and did a private family tears and remembrance for him per his wishes. CRESCENT TIDE was so nice about doing things the way he wanted. Thank you for all of your help ! read more

We had a very traumatic experience with this business. Our loved one had prepaid Crescent Tide for their services when she knew she was terminally ill. After her death they were notified to come and pick up the body. We were surprised when a lone woman dressed in yoga pants showed up for the removal. She then asked family members to help place the deceased on a cot. She threw an old quilt over the body and asked us to help her carry the deceased to her van. For a grieving family to have to help load our loved one and carry her out to the van was appalling. We were extremely upset to have lost our loved one and to have to help with her removal was totally heartbreaking. There was no dignity or respect for our grief and loss. I will have nightmares over this for the rest of my life. Surely there must be a standard of ethics for funeral homes and this business did not live up to it. read more

Don't bother paying an extra $100 for the "tree" option. It's only seeds with no instructions. We were planning on planting them next weekend. Apparently you need to start the seeds 60 DAYS before planting. We're buying a tree instead. Apparently researching how to plant your tree is part of the grieving process read more

Worst place and experience. The "director", Jen, who handled my sister's cremation, was always busy on other calls so never spoke with me, and never responded to any messages that I left, and ignored every instruction that I left her. No voicemails, only a telephone receptionist who "has to see if Jen is available", which she NEVER was. Spend a few extra dollars and go somewhere a little less shady and more respectful. Look at their reviews. You are rolling the dice as to whether you will experience a 1 or a 5! And it is not fun being a 1. read more

PLEASE READ THIS before you consider going here! If you're hurting now, it'll be much worse if you choose this business! My husband passed away at the end of August and I decided to go with crescent tide for the cremation. This is a decision I will regret for the rest of my life.. I was offered the opportunity to view him before the cremation took place... I agreed to this, and was told I'd have an hour to be with him... I unfortunately was the one that found him after he passed away. I thought seeing him one more time in a more pleasant state, would change the last image I have of him that I'll have to carry with me forever. I was in disbelief when I was told I'd have to wait FIVE days before I could view him! This was on a Thursday I was told this. They kept going on about how they were too busy, and that because of the holiday weekend ahead, I'd have to wait. Well, I didn't feel comfortable about this... I didn't want to prolong the inevitable for that long, just for my own selfish reasons. I made the decision to not have the viewing... I was assured after making this decision, that the cremation would take place that day, or at the latest the next. I went through that whole weekend into the next week, wondering if they had done what they told me they were going to do... Well imagine that! They didn't! The cremation was completed on Monday of the next week, (Labor Day). As you can imagine, I was beyond upset by this! So, after I realized what had occurred, I contacted them sharing my disappointment. Initially I had a reply stating how sorry they were and that they should have saw to it that the process was completed when they said it was going to... And that they felt horrible for adding to my pain and greif... That changed quickly when I received an email from another staff member stating that my comments were demeaning. She also stated that she was "unsure" of what my purpose was contacting them about this! She basically went on to say that the job was completed, and that I had nothing to complain about! I was blown away by this, as you can imagine I'd be! I requested to speak to the owner... About a week later I finally had contact with the owner via telephone. He told me that he was sorry multiple times. He also told me that I was being "demeaning" to the staff about the situation! I said to him that his business and staff members are the ones that were demeaning to my husband and me!! I was in disbelief that he was saying this to me! He went on to say, "I had to go in on LABOR DAY to complete the cremation! He said this to me more than once.. Like he was expecting me to say, oh thank you for going in to do your job on a holiday!!! I also told him if I knew they were just going to disregard me, and perform the cremation the following week, I might have decided to have the viewing! My husband had already lost his parents and a sister in a short 3 year span... His one remaining sister also wanted to view him. The staff at cresent tide took this away from us... They did whatever they wanted, when it was convenient for them. I wanted to see him one last time... I had so many things I wanted to say to his physical body... He was the love of my life! We were together for over 16 years! We had a life together... Please go somewhere else! read more

They did a very good job and were very professional during a difficult time for our family

This pls e came recommended by the SW at the hospice facility. Since I was from out of state, and not familiar with the area, I decided to use them. I was told the cremation would take about a week, which I thought was relatively long. Anyway, day 6 I received a phone call stating my brother hadn't e-signed the form they sent. When I provided his email they told me it was for "copes only", since he has the effects of a brain injury. I had a military burial set up for two days away. When I tried calling a couple times, I hit "disconnected " after being on hold for a rather long time. The staff doesn't seem very knowledgeable on their jobs, except getting payment Upfront. That's not the issue I had. I feel they dropped the ball and really didn't listen to my answers to their questions. Ii also contacted the hospice facility and notified them of the issues I had with this company. In the past, we have chosen cremation and have had Zero problems. I am not new to this process. I would NOT recommend this company. If you do decide to use this company, do not pay in full until you're satisfied with their service. A stress I didn't need to deal with! One star is too generous for my experience read more

They were very sensitive and professional. We highly recommend them. Their prices were very reasonable

Wonderful people, excellent quality and compassion. The service was professional and cost effective. I was very pleased with the options offered and the service received. read more

I am so grateful to Crescent Tide Funeral and Cremation Services and have been meaning to write this review of the business for months. Our mom died two days before Christmas 2017. From the very first call I made inquiring about pricing shortly before our mom died, to the point when they released our mom's ashes, the service was excellent and caring. I especially appreciated how transparent and fair their pricing is. There are no hidden costs and no trying to oversell my family on services. The price quoted was exactly what we paid, including very fair travel charge for being slightly out of the area. The local cremation service in the community our mom had lived in quoted a price of nearly $1,000 more. I was very touched by the personal service and care they took; when Crescent Tide came to pick up my mom's body after she died, they covered her in a handmade quilt the mother of the business owner makes to add that extra caring touch. Our mom had been a lifelong lover of quilts, so this was both a bittersweet surprise and an extra level of thoughtfulness on the part of the Crescent Tide. read more

The staff at Crescent Tide handled my father's cremation efficiently and with compassion and respect. I was impressed with how thorough they were with details I hadn't even imagined or anticipated, like arranging the flag from the VA because my father was a veteran. There services were also comparatively well priced. We especially appreciated Verlin who imbued professionalism. Highly recommended! read more

During a very difficult time, Crescent Tide served our family with genuine compassion. The staff were very clear regarding the process, and kept us informed. We made a special request regarding our loved one (locks of hair) and they obliged without question. The pricing for their services is very, very reasonable-about half the cost of the other services we contacted. At a time when families tend to be vulnerable to overpaying for services, Crescent Tide sets themselves apart by providing outstanding service at possibly the lowest cost available. The staff were very respectful of our questions, and treated us with sympathy and sincerity. We're pleased that we received a recommendation for Crescent Tide. read more

My best friend and mom passed away in the hospital and it broke my heart. As the family paperwork person, I needed to have her remains cremated according to her wishes. This is probably new territory for a lot of you, and choosing a place from yelp will likely feel strange. This was totally the level of service I needed. Minimal interaction, kind and efficient. No upsales at any point. My mother had an urn she wanted to use and they transferred her remains for me when I came to pick her up. They kindly went to a back room and were back within five minutes. The cost was minimal, 750 for transporatation and cremation, and the standard fees associated with county death certificates. (I think that was 15 for each copy) and seems in line with others at the very lowest price range. Good operation, no regrets at any point. read more

When my ex-wife passed away unexpectedly in Minneapolis, I was worried about making arrangements for her cremation and the transfer of her remains back to California. Joe Poiferi at Crimson Tide made the entire process painless while providing good-natured support that was comforting through this tough ordeal. And he helped us while providing the best pricing in the area. Thank you, Joe, for being being so helpful and making this as easy as possible. read more

My brother-in-law passed away very suddenly recently. While we were going through the worst experience of our lives - I was very grateful we chose Crescent Tide. They were compassionate and straight-forward. The prices are much lower than other places for cremations. I know it seems tacky to worry about price at such a time, but the cost of a funeral adds up incredibly quickly and can become overwhelming. Yes it is in a strip mall type environment, but if you aren't planning on having a service onsite then none of that matters anyway. I would recommend this place to others who are looking for reasonably priced funeral/cremation services with caring, compassionate people. read more

Really help with all the details in one visit that they walk thru and contacted the flowers cemetery etc. It felt modern which is strange to say for this kind of business Everyone was kind during a difficult time read more

When my husband's death was imminent, Crescent Tide's caring, respectful, professional staff responded quickly and efficiently to me to make the arrangements he wanted. I then could spend his final hours with him, rather than on a phone. Part of his wishes were to spend as little as possible to accomplish the arrangements. Direct cremation, including transport of the body from central MN to the Twin Cities, with the paperwork was less than $1000. read more

My parents had asked my opinion of cremation. They had been talking over funeral arrangements. They wanted to not spend much on their funerals, so they could leave something to my siblings and myself. I could tell my dad was uncomfortable with cremation, and would prefer burial. I did a search for "low-cost funerals" and found Crescent Tide. I read reviews on this site and others. They were all positive. There is a reason for this: Crescent Tide does a wonderful job at providing for funeral needs. I told Dad about Crescent Tide, and he soon printed up a catalog from the website. He was enthusiastic about having a low-cost option that did not involve cremation. He'd had cancer for several years, and was failing. As his condition deteriorated, I went out, and for the first time in my life, I planned a funeral, pre-need. Dad had a hard time accepting that he was dying. He was unable to participate in the making of arrangements, though he had the opportunity to view a packet of the arrangements I had made. I knew the responsibility would be mine when the time came, and I wanted to make the arrangements when I wasn't grieving so much. I worked with Joe P. He was so kind and patient, and also answered my questions honestly, and even gave opinions when I requested them, which helped a lot in my own decision-making process. Once Dad had died, I brought Mom in to finalize the plans. Again, Joe was so very, very kind. Communication between Joe and my family was excellent. When making the final arrangements, I had lamented to him that my dad had been such a handsome man, but he starved to death, which left his features very stark. His face was terribly sunken and his body skeletal. Joe said the mortician, Verlin, would be able to pad under my dad's cheeks, to fill in his face a little, and would also pad his body somewhat , under his clothes. The day of the funeral, I was amazed to see what a beautiful job had been done by the mortician. My dad looked good, and amazingly, somehow had ended up with the subtle smirk on his face he had often had in life! We actually laughed about this, because it was so much HIM! I'm sorry if this much detail bothers the reader, but having such a beautiful result, after my dad had been ravaged by a terrible illness, was so comforting. During the funeral process, and the next day at the burial, we always knew where we should be, and what would happen next, because Joe explained each step. He was the only funeral home employee at these events, but he handled everything smoothly and unobtrusively. He was awesome, and we loved him for it! We saved nearly 50% off the price of the funeral, compared to two other providers I had contacted before meeting with Crescent Tide. The people at the church asked about our provider, and said the funeral was one of the nicest they had ever been to. My dad looked good in his Korean War Vets jacket, with his medals and a medallion he had been awarded by the President of South Korea. Everything was so nice--simple and elegant. Dad would have loved it. One more thing---Yes, the services provided were very good, though a bit simpler than typical. We did not use a typical hearse, but used the blue funeral vehicle pictured on the website. And because the burial was arrange at Ft. Snelling for the next day, there was no need for a motorcade nor police escort. But I want to emphasize, though we saved money, the service provided by Joe and the others at Crescent Tide, was so very extraordinary, I think it could not be bought at any price. There was a spirit of service evident in all who we dealt with. There were hearts for service. We were so very, very grateful. My mother says she will pre-plan her own funeral with Crescent Tide, and I have already preplanned my own with them. I know I couldn't do better. Sandra A., Richfield read more

Crescent Tide handled my mother's cremation with compassion and respect. We didn't have any arrangements made before hand, but Jen and the gang made it very easy in a difficult time. We'll always be grateful. read more

My aunt died the day after Christmas and I was really at a loss of what to do. Crescent Tide was so great; they took care of everything and didn't make any attempt at pressure selling. Their prices are affordable and the urn I picked out is beautiful. I highly recommend them. read more

There's a reason for the 5 stars Crescent Tide receives. My father passed away and I live in another state. They helped me tremendously with his cremation. Honestly, they made the process painless. I'd recommend anyone to use their services. And on a financial side, they are hundreds of dollars cheaper than the area funeral homes. Go to them! read more

We are so appreciative of how Grant and the entire wonderful team at Crescent Tide handled everything regards my father's cremation. We enthusiastically recommend Crescent Tide to anyone who is seeking a caring, thoughtful team to handle the cremation of loved one. read more

My husband passed away on October 18, 2018 and it was the worst day of my life. My daughter and son contacted a few cremation services and choose Crescent Tide to handle his cremation and burial at Fort Snelling. They were so kind, helpful and patient with us as we had never had to deal with a funeral before and had many questions. Their pricing was nearly half the other services so I donated the difference in cost to the Multiple Myeloma Cancer Research Foundation as our way of giving back and, hopefully, helping others. Thank you so much Crescent Tide. You made dealing with my husband's death as painless as possible. read more

I have used Crescent Tide's services twice (2016 and 2018), each time to make final arrangements, including cremation, for a cousin who had died. I live 1100 miles away in Virginia, and by phone, fax, and email the staff made it a seamless, painless process. They provided step-by-step guidance with professionalism, accommodation, integrity, respect, kindness, resources, knowledge, reliability, and thoughtfulness. read more

My family researched and decided on Crescent Tide for the cremation services for my mother in 2016. From contacting them after her death, to picking up the cremains later, they made the whole process dignified, caring, and appropriate. They made the whole process comfortable with no added stress. The people I worked with were wonderful. We used them again in 2019 when my brother died. Same consistent solid service from Crescent Tide. read more

Crescent Tide was recommended to us by our hospice staff. I'm very glad we followed their advice. The service was professional, compassionate and affordable. I have already recommended their service to others. Mary Samuelson-Day St. Paul MN read more

While yelp is kind of a weird forum to review a funeral home, and a funeral home is kind of a strange thing to even review, I feel these folks need props for a really straightforward and sincere business that was a relief to me and my family in a time of need. The reality in life is that alas, you must take care of funeral arrangements for others a few times. I've done this a number of times now over the years, and had mostly mediocre and pretty expensive (sadly, even felt fleeced) experiences and lessons learned at other funeral homes. Crescent tide was really kind of a breath of fresh air...they are just so straightforward and easy to deal with. They are properly respectful and diligent, and did everything we needed them to do reliably and promptly and with tact. I guess the only really downside is that their actual location is hardly stylish...its a funny little office in an off-the beaten-path strip mall, so if you want a service in a palatial funeral home, you will need to make special arrangements with them. That didn't matter for our needs (funeral at home), and they managed everything exactly as we wished, were available for all our questions and concerns, and charged fairly and transparently. That was really a relief in a hard time full of many other hard choices, and so I am grateful to them and can honestly say they are doing a fine service and that I recommend them whole-heartedly. read more

I used them for my father's cremation and they were very helpful, informational and supportive during the tough time with our family. Thank you so much! read more

Thank you for taking good care of my dad. You even went out of your way to get me a finger print and that means the world to me

I recently used Crescent Tide for the cremation of a loved one and their services and people were super. We did not hold a formal wake or funeral so we did not need a location for that. Because Crescent Tide does not offer those services the cremation was half the price of anywhere else I looked at. I was referred to them by my hospice group and really appreciated the referral. read more

My Mother passed away almost 2 years ago and Crescent Tide was fantastic to work with. They took care of all the details and we had my mother cremated and a beautiful URN with her name inscribed provided. My Father just passed away and again we used Crescent Tide. Once again they were great to work with and even arranged what we needed to intern both of my parents at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in the same grave. The costs are so much less than other Funeral homes or the "Cremation Society of MN" (which is actually a Funeral home with a misleading name). Thank you Crescent Tide! read more

My father passed away just a week ago. We were all grief-stricken with the passing of my dad. When the representative from this place came to collect my father he was slurring his words, he actually stumbled into the house. We still couldn't grasp the fact that a "professional " would show up to take our beloved father and drive him while under the influence. My two brothers and I had to help this person get my father out of the house. I had to hold this person up from falling several times before we made it to the vehicle. I could smell alcohol on this person. If we would have been thinking clearly we would have called the police. We should not have been put in this position to begin with. The follow up on this situation was/is pathetic. If you want to work with professionals that truly care about your loved one; don't go here!! read more

Very pleased with Crescent Tide Cremation Services. They were very professional, easy to work with, prompt and cost effective. Having unfortunately needing cremation services twice within the past two years I actually can compare Crescent Tide with one of the 'other' big cremation firms in the cities that I used the first time (Crescent was the 2nd time). Crescent Tide provided the same / similar services and was actually much more punctual, and at a savings of more than half the cost. Highly recommend them. read more

What a great alternative to a big conglomerate owned funeral home. The prices are listed with upfront transparency. When my man's mother passed away, she left the children with no resources to pay for the funeral. Crescent Tide worked with us to keep expenses down and arrange for a cremation and we could have a church memorial on our own. This enabled us to keep the costs way down. This is a nice place to go for a cremation of a loved one. read more

Verlin was absolutely wonderful with all the details concerning my Mom's cremation. He picked up my mom's body at the nursing home and was courteous and respectful of that hard time for me and my family. And the quilt on the gurney was homemade (by his grandmother, I think) which gave a little loving touch to the process. When we met to discuss details of the cremation, there was no hard sell and he was patient, calm, and kind throughout. My mom had a great sense of humor, so we were delighted to see the names he chose for some of the sample urns on display. Let's just say the dude would abide... The price was very reasonable, and everything happened on time and professionally. No frills and good people. Mom would've appreciated that. read more