Cheapest Cremation in Paducah, KY (2026)

Prices from $1,595 at 7 cremation providers in Paducah. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Paducah?

Cheapest Option $1,595 Keeling Family Funeral Home
Average Cremation $1,939 Paducah average
Providers Compared 7 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Paducah โ€” Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
๐Ÿ† Keeling Family Funeral Home
2410 Jackson Street
$1,595 $2,225 270-443-7991
2 Mundy Funeral Home
708 Tennessee Street
$1,600 $1,600 270-443-6519
3 Hughes Funeral Home
2975 Old Husbands Road
$1,995 $2,795 270-415-1885
4 Lindsey Funeral Home
226 North 4th Street
$1,995 $2,170 270-443-2489
5 Roth Funeral Chapel
433 Monroe Street
$1,995 $2,170 270-443-4556
6 Milner and Orr Funeral Home
745 Old US Hwy 45 South
$2,195 $2,490 270-534-4200
7 Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah
120 Memorial Dr
$2,195 $2,490 270-442-5100

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 $10โ€“$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 $50โ€“$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 โ€” at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Cremation in Paducah

What is the cheapest cremation option in Paducah, Kentucky?

The cheapest direct cremation in Paducah is $1,595 at Keeling Family Funeral Home, located at 2410 Jackson Street. Call 270-443-7991 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Kentucky?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Kentucky. 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 โ€” 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 โ€” at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant โ€” at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Paducah, Kentucky 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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