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Cress Center

University Avenue, Madison, WI 53562

Serving families since 1869 · 157 years of service

FCQI Score: 100/100License: ActivePrice Transparent

Direct Contact

(608) 238-8406

Last Updated: August 2026

Confirmed Amenities

On-Site Crematory
Live Streaming
Online Obituaries
Grief & Aftercare Support
Transparent Pricing (GPL)

Facility Overview

Cress Center, established in 1869, is a professionally managed funeral facility serving families in Madison, Wisconsin and the greater City Not Listed County area. They publish a General Price List (GPL) for full pricing transparency. Their team also provides dedicated aftercare and grief counseling for surviving families. Modern families can attend services remotely through live-streaming. Based on our proprietary Care Quality Index (FCQI), evaluating licensing, sentiment, service breadth, and pricing transparency, they have earned a score of 100 out of 100.

Funeral Care Quality Index (FCQI)

100/100

Scored from licensing status, pricing transparency, service breadth, grief support, and community sentiment.

Why Families Choose Cress Center

  • 🏆100/100 FCQI Score — Top-rated in our registry.
  • 📋Price Transparency — General Price List available online. No hidden fees.
  • 🖥️Modern Convenience — Live-streaming available for remote family members.
  • 💚Grief Support — Dedicated aftercare and counseling services offered.
  • 🔥On-Site Crematory — Full cremation services handled in-house.
  • 📅157 Years of Service — Serving families since 1869.

Services Provided

  • Traditional Burial
  • Direct Cremation
  • Pre-Planning
  • Veteran Services