Cremation cost in St. Louis, MO
6 providers within 30 miles publish a direct cremation price: $600 to $1,400, middle $845. The other 28 do not publish one; they must quote you by phone, so ask before you decide.
Published direct cremation prices, lowest first
| Provider | Town | Direct cremation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount STL Cremation $600 Direct Cremation | St. Louis, MO | $600 | provider, Aug 2026 |
| Gateway Cremation Center | St. Louis, MO | from $795 | website, Aug 2026 |
| Bi-State Cremation & Funeral Service | Florissant, MO | from $795 | website, Aug 2026 |
| Foundation Cremation Service | St. Louis, MO | $895 | website, Sep 2026 |
| Cremation Society of Missouri | St Charles, MO | from $1,000 | price list, Feb 2026 |
| Professional Funeral Director Services & Crematory, Inc | St. Louis, MO | from $1,400 | price list, Jan 2025 |
Prices come from each provider's own website or General Price List and link to it. A price marked "from" is the provider's starting price. Confirm before you commit: prices change and extras vary.
Getting a price from the 28 that do not publish one
Call and ask for the price of direct cremation and whether it includes the container, the medical examiner or coroner fee, and death certificates. Every funeral home must answer by phone under the FTC Funeral Rule. Ask them to email the General Price List. Then compare it with the published prices above.
Common questions
How much does cremation cost in St. Louis?
Among St. Louis, MO area providers that publish a price, direct cremation runs $600 to $1,400, with a middle price of $845. 28 other providers in the area do not publish a price online.
What is included in direct cremation?
Collection of the body, the required paperwork, the cremation itself and return of the ashes in a basic container. There is no viewing or service beforehand. Death certificates, an urn and some permits are often extra, so ask for the itemized price list.
Can a funeral home refuse to tell me its prices?
No. Under the FTC Funeral Rule every funeral home must give prices over the phone when asked and hand you a written General Price List in person. You can buy only the items you want.