Cheapest Cremation in Franklin, IN (2026)

Prices from $1,350 at 4 cremation providers in Franklin. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Franklin?

Cheapest Option $1,350 Jessen Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,667 Franklin average

Providers Compared 4 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Franklin — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Jessen Funeral Home 197 E Jefferson St	$1,350	$1,275	317-346-6155
2	Swartz Family Mortuary 300 South Morton Street	$1,540	$1,690	317-738-0202
3	Flinn-Maguire Funeral Home 2898 North Morton Street	$1,690	$1,795	317-736-5528
4	Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory Vandivier-Tudor Chapel 951 N Main St	$2,088	$1,395	317-736-5292

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 Franklin

What is the cheapest cremation option in Franklin, Indiana?

The cheapest direct cremation in Franklin is $1,350 at Jessen Funeral Home, located at 197 E Jefferson St. Call 317-346-6155 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

Cremation prices for Franklin, Indiana 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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