Cheapest Cremation in Lincoln, NE (2026)

Prices from $1,070 at 8 cremation providers in Lincoln. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Lincoln?

Cheapest Option $1,070 Aspen Aftercare Cremation & Burial Services

Average Cremation $2,307 Lincoln average

Providers Compared 8 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Lincoln — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Aspen Aftercare Cremation & Burial Services 4822 Cleveland Ave	$1,070	$1,200	402-464-3111
2	Alternative Funeral & Cremation Service	$1,195	$995	402-429-1450
3	Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R St	$1,995	$1,875	402-467-5200
4	Butherus-Maser & Love Funeral Home 4040 A St	$2,240	$2,490	402-488-0934
5	Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery 3600 O St	$2,450	$1,950	402-474-3600
6	Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home 6800 S 14th St	$2,995	$2,295	402-423-1515
7	Metcalf Funeral Home 245 North 27th.	$3,156	$1,985	402-474-6161
8	Roper & Sons Inc 4300 O St	$3,355	$2,135	402-476-1225

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 Lincoln

What is the cheapest cremation option in Lincoln, Nebraska?

The cheapest direct cremation in Lincoln is $1,070 at Aspen Aftercare Cremation & Burial Services, located at 4822 Cleveland Ave. Call 402-464-3111 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Nebraska?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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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