Off the Mantel

The ashes are still at home.
Let's figure out what's next.

Off the Mantel helps families who had someone cremated but haven't decided on permanent placement. We provide expert guidance, clear options, and professional presence so you can finally move forward.

Let's Talk

The cremation happened. But the story isn't finished.

Maybe it's been months. Maybe years. The urn is still on the mantel, in the closet, or tucked away in the garage. You meant to figure out what to do, but life kept moving and the decision kept postponed.

You're not alone. Most families don't realize how many options exist, or they feel overwhelmed by decisions they never expected to make. Some feel quietly guilty about not having "finished" things.

This is exactly the situation we specialize in. We're not a funeral home. We don't do cremations, embalming, or traditional funeral services. We focus entirely on what happens after: helping families create closure on their own timeline.

A path forward

Guidance for Every Step of the Journey

From understanding your options to coordinating the final details, we walk alongside you through every decision.

Explore Your Options

National cemeteries, columbaria, scattering, keepsakes, memorial gardens. We help you understand every possibility so you can make the choice that feels right.

Create a Plan

Once you've chosen a path, we can handle the details: coordinating with cemeteries, scheduling arrangements, and preparing everything so the day goes smoothly.

Professional Presence

When the moment arrives, you don't have to navigate it alone. We provide dignified professional presence at graveside services, scatterings, and memorial ceremonies.

Clear Pricing. No Surprises.

We believe you deserve to know exactly what you're paying for. Choose the level of support that fits your needs.

$495
Planning Guidance

Expert consultation to help you understand your options and create a clear plan, then carry it out on your own timeline.

Includes
  • In-depth personal consultation
  • Complete options assessment
  • Written plan with next steps
  • Vetted provider recommendations
$1,395
Full-Day Support

Complete support for families who want professional presence throughout the day, from memorial gathering to final graveside moment.

Includes
  • Everything in Graveside Presence
  • Memorial service coordination
  • Full-day professional presence
  • Seamless multi-location support
$1,895
Complete Care

Our most comprehensive package for families who want end-to-end support from initial consultation through final placement and beyond.

Includes
  • Everything in Full-Day Support
  • Extended family coordination
  • Custom memorial planning
  • 90-day follow-up support

Optional vendors are available for memorial details if you want them. We can help you choose and coordinate. Veterans may qualify for placement at a national cemetery through our Earned Honor service.

Expertise You Can Trust

A third-generation, multi-state licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator, now focused entirely on what families need most.

Off the Mantel was founded by someone who has served thousands of families through their most difficult moments. But after years in the industry, one gap became impossible to ignore.

Cremation rates have doubled in a generation, but the support families receive hasn't kept pace. Most funeral homes focus on the cremation itself, leaving families to figure out permanent placement on their own. Many never do.

We built Off the Mantel to fill that gap. This isn't a funeral home. It's specialized expertise for the decisions that come after, the ones that often get postponed but never truly go away.

We're here to help you finish what cremation started, with dignity, clarity, and respect for your family's unique story.

Ready to Finally Move Forward?

No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation about what's possible and how we can help.