How much does cremation cost in Fort Wayne?
Cheapest Option $995 Ellis Funeral Home
Average Cremation $2,374 Fort Wayne average
Providers Compared 16 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Fort Wayne — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Ellis Funeral Home 1021 E Lewis St | $995 | $1,695 | 260-422-6958 |
| 2 | Carmichael Funeral Service Inc 831 E Jefferson Blvd | $1,500 | $1,550 | 260-422-5359 |
| 3 | D.O, McComb And Sons 1320 East Dupont Road | $2,260 | $2,880 | — |
| 4 | D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Covington Knolls 8325 Covington Road | $2,260 | $2,880 | 260-426-9494 |
| 5 | D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Foster Park 6301 Fairfield Ave. | $2,260 | $2,880 | 260-426-9494 |
| 6 | D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Lakeside Park 1140 Lake Ave | $2,260 | $2,880 | 260-426-9494 |
| 7 | D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Maplewood Park 4017 Maplecrest Road | $2,260 | $2,880 | 260-426-9494 |
| 8 | D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Pine Valley Park 1320 E Dupont Road | $2,260 | $2,880 | 260-426-9494 |
| 9 | D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home - Tribute Center 2307 W. Main St | $2,260 | $2,880 | 260-426-9494 |
| 10 | Covington Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd | $2,325 | $2,795 | 260-432-2508 |
| 11 | FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6557 N. Clinton St | $2,495 | $1,895 | 260-424-5000 |
| 12 | C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home 1327 Wells Street | $2,970 | $3,130 | — |
| 13 | Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals 6810 Old Trail Rd | $2,970 | $3,630 | 260-747-3186 |
| 14 | Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home 6131 Saint Joe Rd | $2,970 | $3,630 | 260-485-8500 |
| 15 | Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home 420 W. Wayne St | $2,970 | $3,630 | 260-424-1525 |
| 16 | Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home 6424 Winchester Rd. | $2,970 | $3,630 | 260-424-1525 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ 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 Fort Wayne
What is the cheapest cremation option in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
The cheapest direct cremation in Fort Wayne is $995 at Ellis Funeral Home, located at 1021 E Lewis St. Call 260-422-6958 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Indiana?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Indiana. 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
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