Modern Cremation Services

in Raleigh, North Carolina

Contact Endswell Funeral Home for a dignified and personalized farewell, offering options tailored to your preferences while caring for the environment in Raleigh, North Carolina. For questions and next steps please feel free to use the form on this page to contact us or call Endswell Funeral Home at 919-907-9777.

We understand the importance of honoring your loved one in a way that aligns with your values. We’re here to help you through this process.

At Endswell Funeral Home, we guide you through the cremation end-of-life process with concierge-level care, allowing you to create a meaningful, environmentally conscious tribute. There are many decisions along the way, and we are here to address anything you need.

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How Cremation Works

Step 1:

End Of Life

Endswell ensures the safe and careful transportation of the body to our aquamation facility in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Step 2:

Preparation

Endswell completes all paperwork, obtains authorization from the family, signs the death certificate, and coordinates with the crematorium.

Step 3:

Cremation

The cremation chamber is heated and the body transforms into bone dust, which is placed in an urn.

Step 4:

Low Emission Cremation

Endswell purchases carbon credits to offset the environmental impact of cremation. Additionally, our crematorium uses the newest technology to capture emissions.

Step 5:

Delivery Of Urn

The ashes are placed into an eco-friendly bamboo urn or an urn made by a local artist and returned to the family.

“Hunter and the Endswell team made my mother’s passing so much less complicated and painful than I’d been led to believe it would be. Hunter communicated everything clearly and respectfully while being genuinely warm and kind. The whole process allowed me to be present with her during her last days knowing that she would be carefully and respectfully taken care of. Hunter brought me her ashes in person and I felt nothing but warmth and care.
Endswell made the transition as easy as possible. Thank you.”

– Evie Watts

“Hunter met my mom and I at the drop of a hat as we were facing end-of-life decision-making moments with my beloved father. He was kind, informative, tender and we felt in awe of his vision and this important venture of Endswell. When dad passed away, Hunter observed our desire to sit vigil with him over the evening, and arranged the family-owned transport folks to come right at 7 am upon our request. Everything and everyone was so gentle and so loving and we felt like we (and dad) had received the utmost care.”

– Christine Ashley

“I am thrilled with the exceptionally compassionate service provided by Endswell founder, Hunter Beatte, and I’m so thankful that he answered the call to open an aquamation facility here in the Triangle. Aquamation is gentler process, a more ecologically sustainable practice, and a more affordable option. The Endswell facility is a peaceful and beautiful, and Hunter’s kind nature brings a much-needed touch to all those who are navigating end of life transitioning.”

– Kim Jordan

“Compassion. Understanding. Kindness. Flexibility. Details matter to him. “Being here now” at its most present describes Hunter Beattie and Aquamation services. He is the most compassionate and professional of anyone I have met in the industry, and was of great assistance during an unexpected complication upon the passing of my 99 year old parent. What a blessing that he found this calling.”

– Tofu Dave

“I highly recommend Endswell Aquamation as an environmentally friendly alternative to burial or cremation. Hunter was extremely accommodating and patient in supporting me through all the details of final arrangements, documentation and memorial resources. He takes care of all the things I didn’t have the clarity to manage after my father’s death.”

– Jean Masse

“In the wake of the sudden and worst loss of my family’s lives, I will be forever grateful that we were referred to Endswell aquamation. Hunter with Endswell took such amazing care of Ian, and us. He was incredibly responsive, informative, communicative, and met all our requests as a family, even hand-delivering Ian’s urn to us with care on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. I cannot say enough about the service provided. When your world comes crashing down without warning, I cannot express what those services meant and alleviated for us. Thank you, Hunter, for your professionalism and compassion.”

– Kathleen Wilson

“Multiple friends recommended Endswell to us and it was clear from my first interaction with Hunter that he and Endswell were the perfect fit. He was calm, clear, compassionate and a great communicator. The services offered were just what we needed without any pressure. Endlessly grateful for Hunter and Endswell.”

– Ennis Baker

“We were so pleased with the services and support our family received from Endswell. Hunter is kind and compassionate and handled the remains of our father with great care. The urns curated in the gallery are beautiful works of art and the perfect vessels to hold the remains of a loved one. I would highly recommend Endswell.”

– Kari Fine

“I cannot express how grateful I am to Hunter and Endswell Aquamation for the patient, sympathetic, and graceful handling of my husband’s arrangements. Living out of state, there were some complications that had to be handled and Hunter took care of everything. It was a relief knowing my loved one was being cared for as he wished. In a time of stress and grief, Hunter was a constant calming presence that allowed me and my family to concentrate on each other.”

– Jodi Virgilio

“My husband decided on water cremation because it’s so much better for the environment than flame cremation or traditional burial. Just before he died, I contacted Endswell Water Cremation and met owner Hunter Beattie. Throughout the process, Hunter anticipated our needs and made the entire experience easier. He remained compassionate and kind, even as our family made changes. Not only was his service exceptional, but his urn gallery is something to behold. It’s filled with urns of pottery, glass, wood, wool and other materials, some of which can even decorate the wall, all made by local artisans. In short, I am very pleased with Endswell Water Cremation and recommend them without reservation.”

– Lee Pickett

Local, Hand-Made Urns

Our unique urns are handcrafted by talented local artisans, offering a beautiful and personalized way to honor your loved one with a piece that reflects their individuality and spirit.

Document Filing

We handle all of the necessary paperwork for your loved one so you get to focus on what really matters.

You Are Not Alone in This

Let us support you in creating a farewell that honors your loved one’s life while respecting your values and the environment. Contact us today to begin planning a meaningful, eco-friendly tribute. Our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way. Fill out the form or call us at (919) 907-9777 to start the conversation.