Cheapest Cremation in Johnson City, TN (2026)

Prices from $1,850 at 5 cremation providers in Johnson City. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Johnson City?

Cheapest Option $1,850 Birchette Mortuary

Average Cremation $2,391 Johnson City average

Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Johnson City — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Birchette Mortuary 219 E Millard St	$1,850	$1,895	423-926-6013
2	WoodallAnderson-Dugger Funeral Home 108 West Watauga Avenue	$1,995	$995	423-928-2245
3	Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services -Johnson City 3001 Peoples Street	$2,350	$2,365	423-610-7171
4	Appalachian Funeral Home 800 East Watauga Avenue	$2,395	$1,295	423-928-6111
5	Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Crematory Services 2001 E Oakland Ave	$3,365	$2,495	423-282-1521

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 Johnson City

What is the cheapest cremation option in Johnson City, Tennessee?

The cheapest direct cremation in Johnson City is $1,850 at Birchette Mortuary, located at 219 E Millard St. Call 423-926-6013 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Tennessee?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Tennessee. 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 Johnson City, Tennessee 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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