Cheapest Cremation in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

Prices from $1,945 at 10 cremation providers in Cedar Rapids. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Cedar Rapids?

Cheapest Option $1,945 Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services

Average Cremation $2,779 Cedar Rapids average

Providers Compared 10 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Cedar Rapids — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services 1844 1st Avenue East	$1,945	$2,995	—
2	Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services 1844 1st Ave NE	$1,945	$2,995	319-362-2147
3	Papich-Kuba Funeral Home 1228 2nd Street Southeast	$2,044	$1,985	319-362-9032
4	Papich-KubaJaneba Chapel 1604 J Sreet Southwest	$2,044	$1,985	319-362-9032
5	Teahen Funeral Home 3100 F Ave NW	$2,395	$2,965	319-396-2616
6	Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Crematory Serv 520 Wilson Ave SW	$2,720	$3,750	319-364-1549
7	Brosh Chapel Inc 2121 Bowling St SW	$2,950	$2,450	319-362-8837
8	Cedar Memorial Funeral Home 4200 1st Ave NE	$3,915	$2,575	319-393-8000
9	Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel 1221 1st Ave SW	$3,915	$2,575	319-362-1135
10	Cedar Memorial, Grant Wood Chapel 800 2nd Avenue Southeast	$3,915	$2,575	319-396-1131

What is included in direct cremation?

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Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

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Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.

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Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

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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 Cedar Rapids

What is the cheapest cremation option in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

The cheapest direct cremation in Cedar Rapids is $1,945 at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, located at 1844 1st Avenue East.

Is direct cremation legal in Iowa?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Iowa. 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

Cremation prices for Cedar Rapids, Iowa are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 10,000+ funeral homes. Prices are collected from individual funeral home General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly with the provider before making arrangements.

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