How much does cremation cost in Topeka?
Cheapest Option $1,400 Chapel Oaks Cremation and Funeral Services
Average Cremation $2,261 Topeka average
Providers Compared 11 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Topeka — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Chapel Oaks Cremation and Funeral Services 235 SW Topeka Blvd | $1,400 | $1,500 | 785-783-7753 |
| 2 | Davidson Funeral Home 1035 N Kansas Ave | $1,470 | $1,315 | 785-233-4088 |
| 3 | Dove Cremation and Funeral Service 4020 SW 6th Ave | $1,790 | $1,550 | 785-272-8844 |
| 4 | Brennan, Kevin, Family Funeral Home 2801 SW Urish Rd | $2,015 | $1,895 | 785-272-7888 |
| 5 | Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home 2801 Southwest Urish Road | $2,015 | $1,895 | — |
| 6 | Brennan Mathena Funeral Home 800 Southwest 6th Avenue | $2,055 | $2,505 | +1 785-354-7706 |
| 7 | Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home 800 SW 6th Ave | $2,055 | $2,505 | 785-354-7706 |
| 8 | Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel 723 SW 6th Ave | $2,970 | $2,295 | 785-233-3039 |
| 9 | Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory Mid-Town Chapel 1321 SW 10th Avenue | $3,035 | $2,345 | 785-354-8558 |
| 10 | Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory Parker-Price Chapel 245 NW Independence Ave | $3,035 | $2,345 | 785-234-5850 |
| 11 | Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory Southeast Chapel 2843 SE Minnesota Ave | $3,035 | $2,345 | 785-266-6700 |
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 Topeka
What is the cheapest cremation option in Topeka, Kansas?
The cheapest direct cremation in Topeka is $1,400 at Chapel Oaks Cremation and Funeral Services, located at 235 SW Topeka Blvd. Call 785-783-7753 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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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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