Cheapest Cremation in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

Prices from $1,195 at 9 cremation providers in Baton Rouge. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Baton Rouge?

Cheapest Option $1,195 Capital Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,855 Baton Rouge average

Providers Compared 9 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Baton Rouge — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Capital Funeral Home 3450 North St	$1,195	$600	225-344-0488
2	Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1553 Wooddale Blvd	$1,395	$1,400	225-927-1640
3	Desselle's Funeral Home 263 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr	$1,650	$1,200	225-383-8891
4	Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home Inc 2929 Scenic Hwy	$1,695	$1,950	225-383-1663
5	Winnfield Funeral Home 7221 Plank Road	$1,770	$1,595	225-357-2675
6	Carney-Mackey Funeral Home 1576 Robin St	$1,979	$650	225-774-0390
7	Rabenhorst Funeral Home LLC 825 Government St	$1,985	$2,525	225-383-6831
8	Rabenhorst Funeral Home LLC 11000 Florida Blvd	$1,985	$2,525	225-272-9950
9	Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd	$3,040	$3,530	225-925-5331

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 Baton Rouge

What is the cheapest cremation option in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The cheapest direct cremation in Baton Rouge is $1,195 at Capital Funeral Home, located at 3450 North St. Call 225-344-0488 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Louisiana?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Louisiana. 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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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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