Cheapest Cremation in Monroe, LA (2026)

Prices from $1,575 at 9 cremation providers in Monroe. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Monroe?

Cheapest Option $1,575 Hesters Central State Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,972 Monroe average

Providers Compared 9 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Monroe — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Hesters Central State Funeral Home 811 Louise Anne Avenue	$1,575	$550	318-325-6207
2	Mulhearn Funeral Home 2308 Sterlington Road	$1,575	$2,810	318-323-0505
3	Mulhearn Funeral Home 300 McMillan Road	$1,575	$2,810	318-387-3333
4	Richardson's Funeral Home 1866 Winnsboro Road	$1,700	$1,200	318-387-1988
5	Griffin Funeral Home - Monroe 600 Highway 139	$1,895	$1,995	318-396-3191
6	Griffin Funeral Home - West Monroe 7427 Cypress Street	$1,895	$1,995	318-396-3191
7	Kilpatrick Funeral Home 1200 Lamy Lane	$2,365	$2,325	318-323-9611
8	Kilpatrick Funeral Home 1321 North 7th Street	$2,365	$2,325	318-323-9614
9	McFarland Funeral Home 1901 Burg Jones Lane	$2,800	$1,300	318-327-5954

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 Monroe

What is the cheapest cremation option in Monroe, Louisiana?

The cheapest direct cremation in Monroe is $1,575 at Hesters Central State Funeral Home, located at 811 Louise Anne Avenue. Call 318-325-6207 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 Monroe, 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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