Cheapest Cremation in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

Prices from $892 at 20 cremation providers in Grand Rapids. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Grand Rapids?

Cheapest Option $892 Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care
Average Cremation $2,027 Grand Rapids average
Providers Compared 20 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Grand Rapids β€” Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
πŸ† Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care
3627 Linden Avenue S.E
$892 $500 616-452-3006
2 Memorial Alternatives
2432 Fuller Avenue Northeast
$1,195 $1,195 +1-616-363-3700
3 Memorial Alternatives
2432 Fuller Ave NE
$1,195 $1,195 616-363-3700
4 Gillespie-Moody Memorial Chapel
Grand Rapids
$1,313 $2,525 616-241-5665
5 Barto & Son Funeral Home
1401 Quarry Avenue N.W.
$1,370 $1,260 616-454-9284
6 Stroo Funeral Home, Inc.
1095 68th St. SE
$1,395 $1,375 616-455-9280
7 Browns Funeral Home Ltd
627 Jefferson Ave SE
$1,450 $1,720 616-243-1425
8 O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home
3980 Cascade Rd SE
$1,995 $2,895 616-949-7350
9 O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel
3980 Cascade Road Southeast
$1,995 $2,895 +1-616-818-0055
10 Zaagman Memorial Chapel
2800 Burton Street Southeast
$2,110 $2,550 β€”
11 Zaagman Memorial Chapel Inc
2800 Burton St SE
$2,110 $2,550 616-940-3022
12 Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel Life Story F Home
2120 Lake Michigan Dr NW
$2,300 $1,900 616-453-8263
13 Van Strein-Creston Chapel Life Story F Home
1833 Plainfield Ave NE
$2,300 $1,900 616-361-2613
14 Van't Hof Chapel Life Story Funeral Home
851 Leonard St NW
$2,300 $1,900 616-459-6137
15 Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, Inc.
585 Stocking Ave NW
$2,445 $1,540 616-458-1297
16 Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, Inc.
937 Michigan St NE
$2,445 $1,540 616-458-5516
17 Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service
4291 Cascade Rd SE
$2,650 $2,195 616-940-7333
18 Ofield Funeral Home
4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE
$2,795 $2,395 616-455-9790
19 Reyers North Valley Chapel
2815 Fuller Avenue Northeast
$3,140 $3,170 +1-616-363-7755
20 Reyers North Valley Chapel
2815 Fuller Ave NE
$3,140 $3,170 616-363-7755

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 β€” at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Cremation in Grand Rapids

What is the cheapest cremation option in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The cheapest direct cremation in Grand Rapids is $892 at Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, located at 3627 Linden Avenue S.E. Call 616-452-3006 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 β€” 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 β€” at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant β€” at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Grand Rapids, Michigan 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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