Cheapest Cremation in Chicago, IL (2026)
Prices from $1,195 at 20 cremation providers in Chicago. Sorted cheapest first.
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Cremation Providers in Chicago — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Burton Funeral Home 6217 S. Ashland Ave. | $1,195 | $1,480 | 773-434-4252 |
| 2 | Angelus Funeral Home 8243 S. Ashland | $1,250 | $1,050 | 773-874-4200 |
| 3 | Benson Funeral Home Inc 3224 W Montrose Ave | $1,300 | $1,590 | 773-478-5800 |
| 4 | Alvarez Funeral Directors 2500 N. Cicero Avenue | $1,500 | $2,500 | 773-278-8888 |
| 5 | Calahan Funeral Home 7030 S. Halsted Street | $1,803 | $1,450 | 773-723-4400 |
| 6 | Central Funeral Chapel 6158 S Central Ave | $1,850 | $1,675 | 773-581-9000 |
| 7 | Bradley Funeral Home 313 10th Street | $1,895 | $2,495 | 847-473-3966 |
| 8 | Chambers & Chambers Funeral 5515 W Chicago Ave | $1,905 | $1,995 | 254-442-1503 |
| 9 | Beverly Ridge Funeral Home 10415 S. Kedzie Avenue | $1,995 | $2,095 | 773-779-4411 |
| 10 | Brookins Funeral Home 9315 S Ashland Ave | $1,995 | $2,145 | 773-233-3002 |
| 11 | Belmont Funeral Home 7120 W Belmont Ave | $2,195 | $2,325 | 773-286-2500 |
| 12 | Adinamis Funeral Home 5303 W North Ave | $2,275 | $2,890 | 847-375-0095 |
| 13 | A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service 318 East 71st st | $2,395 | $2,195 | 773-846-6133 |
| 14 | A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service 5911 W Madison St | $2,395 | $2,195 | 773-626-4222 |
| 15 | Casey Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home 4540-50 W Diversey Ave | $2,450 | $1,825 | 773-777-6300 |
| 16 | Ahern Funeral Home 6938 W. North Avenue | $2,495 | $1,495 | 708-383-5700 |
| 17 | Asian Funeral Services, LLC 3918 W Irving Park Road | $2,595 | $1,995 | 773-505-3874 |
| 18 | Cage Memorial Chapel 7651 S Jeffrey Blvd | $2,765 | $2,660 | 773-721-8900 |
| 19 | Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 7651 South Jeffery Boulevard | $2,765 | $2,660 | +1-773-721-8900 |
| 20 | Barr Funeral Home & Cremation Services 6222 N Broadway Street | $2,875 | $2,650 | 773-743-4034 |
What is included in direct cremation?
Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
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.
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About This Pricing Data
Cremation prices for Chicago, Illinois 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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