How much does cremation cost in Marietta?
Cheapest Option $595 Marietta South Care Cremation Society-Marietta Chapel
Average Cremation $2,306 Marietta average
Providers Compared 10 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Marietta — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Marietta South Care Cremation Society-Marietta Chapel 595 Franklin Road Southeast | $595 | $1,855 | 770-420-5557 |
| 2 | Southern Cremations & Funerals at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cheatham Hill Memorial Park at 1861 Dallas Highway | $595 | $2,305 | 770-919-7100 |
| 3 | West Cobb Funeral Home 2480 Macland Road | $995 | $2,895 | 770-419-9234 |
| 4 | Marietta Funeral Home 915 Piedmont Road | $1,995 | $2,155 | 770-422-1234 |
| 5 | Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home 180 Church Street | $2,850 | $3,590 | 770-428-1511 |
| 6 | Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory Marietta Chapel 180 Church Street | $2,850 | $3,590 | +1-770-428-1511 |
| 7 | Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 2000 Cobb Parkway Southeast | $2,905 | $2,940 | 770-432-0771 |
| 8 | Carmichael Funeral Home 1130 Whitlock Avenue Northwest | $2,979 | $2,620 | 770-424-4924 |
| 9 | H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel 1157 Old Canton Road | $3,640 | $3,995 | 770-977-9485 |
| 10 | Medford-Peden Funeral Homes & Crematory 1408 Canton Road Northeast | $3,660 | $2,260 | 770-427-8447 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ Return of remains Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.
What is NOT included in direct cremation:
- Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
- Viewing or visitation
- Formal funeral service or ceremony
- Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
- Obituary placement
- Flowers
Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Marietta
What is the cheapest cremation option in Marietta, Georgia?
The cheapest direct cremation in Marietta is $595 at Marietta South Care Cremation Society-Marietta Chapel, located at 595 Franklin Road Southeast. Call 770-420-5557 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Georgia?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Georgia. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.
What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?
Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.
Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?
Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.
About This Pricing Data
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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