Funeral Costs in Saint Louis, MO (2026)

Based on data from 19 funeral homes in Saint Louis, Missouri. Average direct cremation: $2,093.

How much does a funeral cost in Saint Louis?

Direct Cremation $2,093 from $695

Basic Services Fee $2,235

Funeral Home Prices in Saint Louis, Missouri

Itemized pricing from 19 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Ambruster Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation 6633 Clayton Rd	$1,595	—	$1,795	314-863-1300
Beal, A L, Mortuary 4746 W Florissant Ave	$895	—	$1,395	314-389-9675
Berger Memorial Chapel 4715 McPherson Ave	$2,936	—	$2,495	314-361-0622
Buchholz Mortuary 1645 Redman Ave	$3,401	—	$2,165	314-741-7400
Calcaterra Funeral Home 5142 Daggett Ave	$2,936	—	$3,095	314-771-3383
Chulick Funeral Home 5611 S Grand Blvd	$1,500	—	$1,250	314-351-0060
Colonial Mortuary Hoffmeister-Kriegshauser 6464 Chippewa St	$2,936	—	$3,330	314-832-7770
Gebken-Benz Mortuary 2842 Meramec St	$1,650	—	$1,700	314-752-9300
Harris, William C, Funeral Dirs & Crematory Service 9825 Halls Ferry Rd	$695	—	$1,795	314-868-9500
Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippewa Street	$2,936	—	$3,330	+13148327770
Hoffmeister Mort(South County Chapel) 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd	$2,936	—	$3,095	314-544-7100
Kriegshauser(West Mortuary) 9450 Olive Blvd	$2,541	—	$2,795	314-994-3322
Kutis Funeral Home Inc/Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd	$1,495	—	$2,200	314-842-4458
Kutis Funeral Home Inc/City Chapel 2906 Gravois Ave	$1,495	—	$2,200	314-772-3000
Kutis Funeral Home Inc/S County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd	$1,495	—	$2,200	314-894-4500
Layne Renaissance Chapel 7302 W Florissant Ave	$1,652	—	$1,895	314-382-1214
Layne, Austin A, Mortuary Inc 7239 W Florissant Ave	$1,652	—	$1,895	314-381-6900
Lord Funeral Home 2900 Telegraph Rd	$1,395	—	$1,450	314-845-2838
Lupton Chapel Inc 7233 Delmar Blvd	$3,630	—	$2,390	314-721-1870

More Funeral Homes in Saint Louis

Chulick Funeral Home

5611 South Grand Boulevard

Understanding Funeral Costs in Saint Louis

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $2,235 in Saint Louis

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $2,093 in Saint Louis

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Saint Louis, prices start as low as $695.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Missouri must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Saint Louis

What is the average funeral cost in Saint Louis, Missouri?

Funeral costs in Saint Louis, Missouri vary by funeral home and service type. We have 20 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Saint Louis?

Direct cremation in Saint Louis averages $2,093, with prices ranging from $695 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Saint Louis, Missouri, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Saint Louis, this fee averages $2,235. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Saint Louis funeral costs compare to Missouri averages?

Missouri's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Saint Louis before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Saint Louis, Missouri is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 19+ homes in Saint Louis and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all Missouri funeral homes · API access for researchers

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