How much does cremation cost in Saint Paul?
Cheapest Option $730 Crescent Tide Cremation Services
Average Cremation $2,094 Saint Paul average
Providers Compared 17 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Saint Paul — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Crescent Tide Cremation Services 64 Transfer Road | $730 | $250 | 651-315-8214 |
| 2 | Crescent Tide Funeral & Cremation 774 Transfer Road | $730 | $250 | +1-651-315-8214 |
| 3 | Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Homes Inc 536 Snelling Ave N | $1,185 | $2,250 | 651-646-2844 |
| 4 | Kessler & Maguire Funeral Home 640 7th St W | $1,295 | $3,295 | 651-224-2341 |
| 5 | The Funeral Directors - Twin Cities 1598 Carroll Ave W | $1,430 | $1,895 | 651-645-1233 |
| 6 | Spielman Mortuary 344 University Ave W | $1,495 | $1,895 | 651-222-6363 |
| 7 | Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels 671 Snelling Ave S | $1,965 | $2,750 | 651-698-8311 |
| 8 | Johnson-Peterson Funeral Homes & Cremation 612 Smith Ave S | $2,140 | $2,995 | 651-222-3220 |
| 9 | Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services 488 Humboldt Ave | $2,550 | $2,995 | 651-222-8597 |
| 10 | Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services 1078 Rice St | $2,550 | $2,995 | 651-489-1349 |
| 11 | Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services 1174 Payne Ave | $2,550 | $2,995 | 651-776-1551 |
| 12 | Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services 678 Snelling Ave S | $2,550 | $2,995 | 651-698-3878 |
| 13 | Wulff Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1485 White Bear Ave | $2,625 | $2,975 | 651-776-1555 |
| 14 | Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Serv 1167 Grand Ave | $2,745 | $2,745 | 651-228-1006 |
| 15 | Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1167 Grand Ave | $2,745 | $2,745 | 651-228-1006 |
| 16 | O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home 575 Snelling Ave S | $2,792 | $2,995 | 651-698-0796 |
| 17 | Mueller Parkway Chapel 835 Johnson Pkwy | $3,527 | $3,295 | 651-774-9797 |
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 Saint Paul
What is the cheapest cremation option in Saint Paul, Minnesota?
The cheapest direct cremation in Saint Paul is $730 at Crescent Tide Cremation Services, located at 64 Transfer Road. Call 651-315-8214 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Minnesota?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Minnesota. 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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