How much does a funeral cost in Saint Louis?
Direct Cremation $1,827 from $695
Basic Services Fee $1,820
Funeral Home Prices in Saint Louis, Missouri
Itemized pricing from 38 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 |
| McLaughlin Funeral Home 2301 Lafayette Ave | $1,205 | — | $1,165 | 314-771-0717 |
| Michel, Howard H, Funeral Home 5930 Southwest Ave | $1,095 | — | $1,985 | 314-645-4241 |
| Officer Funeral Home Inc Ellis Chapel 1905 Union Blvd | $795 | — | $800 | 314-389-1905 |
| Professional Funeral Director Services, Inc. 6808 W Florissant Ave | — | — | $1,000 | 314-382.6707 |
| Radford Funeral Home 1710 N Grand Blvd | $795 | — | $1,095 | 314-535-0005 |
| Reliable Funeral Home 3964 Washington Blvd | $1,095 | — | $1,775 | 314-535-1319 |
| Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel 5216 Delmar Blvd | $1,750 | — | $1,995 | 314-367-0438 |
| Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel 5216 Delmar Boulevard | $1,750 | — | $1,995 | +13143670438 |
| Roberts Funeral Home 1416 N Taylor Ave | $1,100 | — | $600 | 314-533-1277 |
| Schnur Funeral Home 3125 Lafayette Ave | $1,250 | — | $1,620 | 314-771-7780 |
| Shepard Funeral Chapel 9255 Natural Bridge Rd | $1,495 | — | $1,495 | 314-426-6000 |
| Southern Funeral Home 6322 S Grand Blvd | $995 | — | $1,250 | 314-752-0149 |
| St Louis Cremation Services Inc 2135 Chouteau Ave | $1,195 | — | $1,495 | 314-241-8844 |
| St. Louis Funeral and Cremation at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery Oak Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery at 10301 Big Bend Rd. | $2,875 | — | $1,790 | 314-965-8228 |
| Valhalla Funerals 7600 Saint Charles Rock Rd | $2,765 | — | $1,460 | 314-721-4900 |
| Wade Funeral Home Inc 4800 Natural Bridge Ave | $2,095 | — | $375 | 314-385-4800 |
| Williams-James Mortuary 1424 Dielman Rd | $1,195 | — | $1,195 | 314-993-0890 |
| Ziegenhein, John L, & Sons Funeral Homes 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd | $2,180 | — | $1,795 | 314-894-8444 |
| Ziegenhein, John L, & Sons Funeral Homes 7027 Gravois Ave | $2,180 | — | $1,795 | 314-352-2600 |
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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 $1,820 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 $1,827 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 43 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.
How much does direct cremation cost in Saint Louis?
Direct cremation in Saint Louis averages $1,827, 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 $1,820. 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 38+ 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.
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