How much does cremation cost in Charlotte?
Cheapest Option $895 Kings Funeral Home
Average Cremation $2,897 Charlotte average
Providers Compared 16 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Charlotte — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Kings Funeral Home 4000 Beatties Ford Road | $895 | $1,195 | 704-394-2722 |
| 2 | Grier Funeral Service 115 John McCarroll Avenue | $1,295 | $1,795 | 704-332-7109 |
| 3 | Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service Ballantyne Chapel 16151 Lancaster HWy | $1,495 | $1,695 | 704-714-1540 |
| 4 | Alexander Funeral Home 1424 Statesville Avenue | $1,500 | $2,000 | 704-333-1167 |
| 5 | A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral Ceremony of Choice 2310 Statesville Avenue | $1,575 | $1,945 | 704-377-4243 |
| 6 | J. B. Tallent Funeral Service & Crematory 1937 N Sharon Amity Rd | $1,595 | $2,395 | 704-567-1500 |
| 7 | Ellington Funeral Services 727 E MOREHEAD ST | $1,995 | $2,545 | 704-334-6700 |
| 8 | Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center 5505 Monroe Road | $2,380 | $2,350 | 704-568-0023 |
| 9 | Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service 5301 Albemarle Road | $2,890 | $2,995 | 704-568-2106 |
| 10 | Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service 4601 Freedom Drive | $4,390 | $3,895 | 704-392-2104 |
| 11 | Harry & Bryant Funeral Home 500 Providence Road | $4,390 | $3,830 | 704-332-7133 |
| 12 | McEwen Funeral Service - Charlotte Chapel 5716 Monroe Road | $4,390 | $3,895 | 704-334-6421 |
| 13 | McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road | $4,390 | $3,895 | 704-545-4864 |
| 14 | McEwen Funeral Service - Pineville Chapel 10500 Park Road | $4,390 | $3,995 | 704-544-1412 |
| 15 | McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road | $4,390 | $3,895 | +17045454864 |
| 16 | McEwen Pineville Chapel 10500 Park Road | $4,390 | $3,995 | — |
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 Charlotte
What is the cheapest cremation option in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The cheapest direct cremation in Charlotte is $895 at Kings Funeral Home, located at 4000 Beatties Ford Road. Call 704-394-2722 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in North Carolina?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including North Carolina. 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 Charlotte, North Carolina are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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