Cheapest Cremation in Joliet, IL (2026)

Prices from $950 at 8 cremation providers in Joliet. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Joliet?

Cheapest Option $950 Minor-Morris Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,996 Joliet average

Providers Compared 8 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Joliet — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Minor-Morris Funeral Home 112 Richards St	$950	$1,035	815-723-1283
2	Woodlawn Funeral Home 3201 W. Jefferson	$1,299	$1,895	815-725-0100
3	Fred C Dames West Chapel 3200 Black Rd	$1,985	$2,350	815-741-5500
4	Range Funeral Home 202 S Eastern Ave	$2,000	$2,000	847-662-3553
5	Delgado Funeral Chapel 400 Landau Ave	$2,095	$1,795	815-774-9220
6	Carlson Holmquist-Sayles Home 2320 Black Rd	$2,275	$2,490	815-744-0022
7	Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag 1500 Black Rd	$2,465	$1,995	815-744-4444
8	Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life 1211 Plainfield Road	$2,900	$3,800	815-722-0524

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 Joliet

What is the cheapest cremation option in Joliet, Illinois?

The cheapest direct cremation in Joliet is $950 at Minor-Morris Funeral Home, located at 112 Richards St. Call 815-723-1283 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 Joliet, 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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