How much does cremation cost in Detroit?
Cheapest Option $650 Don Graham Funeral Home
Average Cremation $1,347 Detroit average
Providers Compared 13 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Detroit — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Don Graham Funeral Home 1005 Junction Ave | $650 | $1,680 | 313-849-0121 |
| 2 | Ellis Funeral Home 22401 Grand River Ave | $745 | $1,600 | 313-535-8800 |
| 3 | Caver Memorial Funeral Home Inc 19301 Van Dyke St | $950 | $1,595 | 313-892-8300 |
| 4 | Cole, James H, Home For Funerals Inc 16100 Schaefer Hwy | $975 | $1,695 | 313-835-3997 |
| 5 | Cantrell Funeral Home Inc 10400 Mack Ave | $987 | $750 | 313-821-9040 |
| 6 | House Of Johnson Funeral Home, The 12540 Hayes St | $995 | $1,895 | 313-839-6990 |
| 7 | Chenault Funeral Home 10300 Puritan Ave | $1,115 | $1,695 | 313-863-1584 |
| 8 | Barksdale Funeral Home-Northeast Chapel 1120 E. State Fair | $1,200 | $1,200 | 313-368-7773 |
| 9 | Barksdale Funeral Home-Northwest Chapel 7321 Puritan | $1,200 | $1,200 | 313-861-3400 |
| 10 | Andrews Funeral Home Inc 12809 Rosa Parks Blvd | $1,295 | $1,100 | 313-868-4065 |
| 11 | Chas Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc. 7100 Michigan Ave | $1,955 | $1,950 | 313-841-8284 |
| 12 | Fields Funeral Home 10050 Joy Rd. | $2,645 | $1,705 | 313-931-3299 |
| 13 | Harris, R G & G R, Funeral Homes & Crematory Services - Detroit 15251 Harper Ave | $2,795 | $1,595 | 313-521-3131 |
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 Detroit
What is the cheapest cremation option in Detroit, Michigan?
The cheapest direct cremation in Detroit is $650 at Don Graham Funeral Home, located at 1005 Junction Ave. Call 313-849-0121 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Michigan?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Michigan. 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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