How much does cremation cost in Knoxville?
Cheapest Option $1,295 Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
Average Cremation $2,281 Knoxville average
Providers Compared 16 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Knoxville — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Jarnigan & Son Mortuary 2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave | $1,295 | $1,995 | 865-524-5575 |
| 2 | Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Knoxville 9020 Middlebrook Pike | $1,395 | $1,395 | 865-694-3500 |
| 3 | Unity Mortuary 1425 McCalla Ave | $1,525 | $1,430 | 865-637-8811 |
| 4 | Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services 5301 Fountain Rd | $1,595 | $2,280 | 865-689-4481 |
| 5 | Mynatt Funeral Home Inc Fountain City Chapel 2829 Rennoc Rd | $1,845 | $1,760 | 865-688-2331 |
| 6 | Mynatt Funeral Home Inc Halls Chapel 4131 E Emory Rd | $1,845 | $1,760 | 865-922-9195 |
| 7 | Berry Highland South 9010 Simpson Road | $2,340 | $2,030 | 865-573-7177 |
| 8 | Highland West Memorial Pk Funerals & Cremations 9913 Sherrill Blvd | $2,340 | $2,030 | 865-693-9547 |
| 9 | McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home 7426 Asheville Hwy | $2,340 | $2,030 | 865-637-7955 |
| 10 | Stevens Mortuary Inc 1304 Oglewood Ave | $2,695 | $1,995 | 865-524-0331 |
| 11 | Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel 1421 N Broadway St | $2,810 | $2,784 | 865-523-2121 |
| 12 | Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel 6200 Kingston Pike | $2,810 | $2,784 | 865-588-8578 |
| 13 | Highland Memorial Park Funerals & Cremations 5315 Kingston Pike | $2,840 | $3,530 | 865-588-0567 |
| 14 | Berry Funeral Home-South Chapel 3704 Chapman Hwy | $2,940 | $3,130 | 865-577-6666 |
| 15 | Lynnhurst/Greenwood Chapel Of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W Adair Dr | $2,940 | $3,130 | 865-689-8888 |
| 16 | Weaver Funeral Home 5815 Western Ave | $2,940 | $3,130 | 865-588-3868 |
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 Knoxville
What is the cheapest cremation option in Knoxville, Tennessee?
The cheapest direct cremation in Knoxville is $1,295 at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, located at 2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. Call 865-524-5575 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.
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