How much does cremation cost in Kansas City?
Cheapest Option $750 Kansas City Funeral Directors Inc
Average Cremation $1,747 Kansas City average
Providers Compared 22 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Kansas City — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Kansas City Funeral Directors Inc 4880 Shawnee Dr | $750 | $990 | 913-262-6310 |
| 2 | Slider Funeral Home 1734 Washington Blvd | $895 | $1,895 | 913-573-2020 |
| 3 | Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels 2065 N 5th St | $950 | $1,795 | 913-371-2823 |
| 4 | Mrs J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel 703 N 10th St | $995 | $1,695 | 913-321-0253 |
| 5 | Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel 703 North 10th Street | $995 | $1,695 | — |
| 6 | Thatchers Funeral Home 1520 N 5th St | $995 | $1,495 | 913-321-1211 |
| 7 | Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri 5561 NW Barry Road | $1,095 | $595 | 816-822-9888 |
| 8 | Watkins Heritage Chapel 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd | $1,270 | $1,795 | 816-861-3030 |
| 9 | Highland Park Funeral Home & Crematory 3801 State Ave | $1,295 | $995 | 913-371-0699 |
| 10 | Park Lawn Funeral Homes 8251 Hillcrest | $1,295 | $1,695 | 816-523-1233 |
| 11 | Myers Family Funeral Home 6300 Parallel Pkwy | $1,410 | $2,295 | 913-334-6300 |
| 12 | Maple Hill Funeral Home 3300 Shawnee Dr | $1,620 | $2,395 | 913-831-3345 |
| 13 | Geo F Porter & Sons Inc 1835 Minnesota Ave | $1,997 | $2,666 | 913-621-6400 |
| 14 | Louis Memorial Chapel 6830 Troost Avenue | $2,209 | $2,570 | 816-361-5211 |
| 15 | Northern Star Mortuary Inc 5029 Leavenworth Rd | $2,230 | $1,500 | 913-400-3766 |
| 16 | Skradski Funeral Home 340 N 6th St | $2,450 | $1,795 | 913-371-1404 |
| 17 | Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home & Cemetery 701 N 94th St | $2,640 | $2,295 | 913-334-3366 |
| 18 | McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Service 11924 E. 47th Street | $2,640 | $2,995 | 816-353-6555 |
| 19 | McGilley Antioch Chapel 3325 NE Vivion Road | $2,640 | $3,495 | 816-453-7700 |
| 20 | McGilley State Line Chapel 12301 State Line Road | $2,640 | $3,895 | 816-942-6180 |
| 21 | Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home 10507 Holmes Road | $2,640 | $3,895 | 816-942-2004 |
| 22 | Terrace Park Funeral Home 801 NW 108th | $2,780 | $2,995 | 816-734-5500 |
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 Kansas City
What is the cheapest cremation option in Kansas City, Kansas?
The cheapest direct cremation in Kansas City is $750 at Kansas City Funeral Directors Inc, located at 4880 Shawnee Dr. Call 913-262-6310 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Kansas?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Kansas. 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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