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Cheapest Cremation in Granite City, IL (2026)

Prices from $1,004 at 5 cremation providers in Granite City. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Granite City?

Cheapest Option $1,004 Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory
Average Cremation $1,763 Granite City average
Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Granite City — Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
🏆 Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory
3939 Lake Dr
 $1,004 $1,595 618-797-1009
2 Irwin A. Randall Chapel
2801 Madison Ave.
 $1,680 $1,180 618-931-8000
3 Irwin Chapel
3960 Maryville Rd
 $1,680 $1,180 618-931-8000
4 Thomas Saksa Funeral Home
2205 Pontoon Rd
 $1,700 $1,700 618-876-4321
5 Davis Funeral Home LTD
2060 Cleveland Blvd
 $2,750 $2,500 618-877-0120

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 Granite City

What is the cheapest cremation option in Granite City, Illinois?

The cheapest direct cremation in Granite City is $1,004 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 3939 Lake Dr. Call 618-797-1009 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Illinois?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Illinois. 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 Granite City, 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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