Cheapest Cremation in Springfield, IL (2026)

Prices from $1,775 at 8 cremation providers in Springfield. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Springfield?

Cheapest Option $1,775 Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel

Average Cremation $3,112 Springfield average

Providers Compared 8 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Springfield — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel 437 S Grand Ave W	$1,775	$2,300	217-525-1500
2	W. W. White Memorial Chapel 1304 E. Monroe Street	$1,965	$1,585	217-523-4758
3	Staab Funeral Home 1109 S 5th St	$2,200	$2,930	217-528-6461
4	Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral H 530 N 5th St	$2,570	$2,845	217-544-5755
5	Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel 800 S Grand Ave W	$3,925	$2,695	217-544-7461
6	Boardman-Smith Funeral Home 800 South Grand Avenue West	$3,925	$2,695	+1-217-544-7461
7	Bisch Funeral Home 2931 S Koke Mill Rd	$4,140	$3,110	217-544-5424
8	Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 900 S 6th Street	$4,395	$3,095	217-544-4646

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 Springfield

What is the cheapest cremation option in Springfield, Illinois?

The cheapest direct cremation in Springfield is $1,775 at Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, located at 437 S Grand Ave W. Call 217-525-1500 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 Springfield, 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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