How much does cremation cost in Memphis?
Cheapest Option $935 Christian Funeral Directors Southeast
Average Cremation $2,211 Memphis average
Providers Compared 20 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Memphis — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Christian Funeral Directors Southeast 3626 New Getwell Road | $935 | $475 | 901-362-1400 |
| 2 | Christian Funeral Directors, Inc. 2615 Overton Crossing | $935 | $475 | 901-358-0062 |
| 3 | Dusty Rose Cremations and Memorial Services 5100 Poplar Ave Suite 2729 | $995 | $1,100 | 901-844-6692 |
| 4 | E.H. Ford Mortuary 3390 Elvis Presley Blvd | $995 | $475 | 901-345-9558 |
| 5 | High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium 3788 Summer Ave | $1,195 | $1,795 | 901-454-5795 |
| 6 | Jett Funeral Home - Memphis 1496 E McLemore Ave | $1,200 | $1,100 | 901-278-0642 |
| 7 | Family Mortuary Inc 878 Jackson Ave | $1,495 | $600 | 901-521-0594 |
| 8 | M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Airways Chapel 1165 Airways Boulevard | $1,890 | $1,020 | 901-327-9360 |
| 9 | M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chape 4445 Stage Rd | $1,890 | $1,020 | 901-791-9700 |
| 10 | M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Whitehaven Chapel 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd | $1,890 | $1,020 | 901-332-3164 |
| 11 | Harrison's Funeral Home Inc Orange Mound Chapel 2647 Carnes Ave | $2,170 | $1,250 | 901-452-7331 |
| 12 | Harrison's Memorial Chapel Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road | $2,170 | $1,250 | 901-452-7331 |
| 13 | Forest Hill Funeral Home - East 2440 Whitten Rd | $2,280 | $2,200 | 901-382-1000 |
| 14 | Forest Hill Funeral Home - Midtown 1661 S Elvis Presley Blvd | $2,280 | $2,200 | 901-775-0310 |
| 15 | Forest Hill Funeral HomesSouth 2545 E. Holmes Rd | $2,280 | $2,200 | 901-346-3250 |
| 16 | Family Funeral Care 4925 Summer Ave | $3,110 | $1,250 | 901-761-8000 |
| 17 | Canale Funeral Home 2700 Union Avenue Ext. | $3,440 | $2,995 | 901-452-6400 |
| 18 | Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave | $3,495 | $1,250 | 901-767-8930 |
| 19 | Memphis Funeral Home 5599 Poplar Ave | $4,790 | $4,550 | 901-725-0100 |
| 20 | Memphis Funeral HomeGermantown Parkway Chapel 3700 North Germantown Parkway | $4,790 | $4,995 | 901-937-1132 |
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 Memphis
What is the cheapest cremation option in Memphis, Tennessee?
The cheapest direct cremation in Memphis is $935 at Christian Funeral Directors Southeast, located at 3626 New Getwell Road. Call 901-362-1400 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
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