Cheapest Cremation in Chicago, IL (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Chicago starts at $1,275 from Fountain Jordan Shepard Funeral Home Inc.. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fountain Jordan Shepard Funeral Home Inc.Lowest price | $1,275 | 3.5★ (24) |
| 2 | Windy City Memorial Cremation | $1,495 | — |
| 3 | Heartland Cremation & Tribute | $1,595 | — |
| 4 | Lakeside Cremation Services | $1,695 | — |
| 5 | Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home | $1,995 | 4.9★ (85) |
| 6 | Southwest Memorial Chapel | $2,145 | 4.9★ (32) |
| 7 | Alvarez Funeral Directors | $2,350 | 4.4★ (76) |
| 8 | Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home | $4,595 | 4.9★ (48) |
| 9 | Cremation Enterprises | Call for pricing | 5★ (168) |
| 10 | Animal Cremation Society Of Chicagoland | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (1559) |
| 11 | Midtown Funeral Home & Cremation Options | Call for pricing | 5★ (72) |
| 12 | Agape Funeral Services | Call for pricing | — |
| 13 | TalkLoss - Funerals and Cremations | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (13) |
| 14 | Inclusive Funeral Care LLC | Call for pricing | 5★ (116) |
| 15 | Caring Cremations | Call for pricing | 5★ (213) |
| 16 | In Touch Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC | Call for pricing | 5★ (112) |
| 17 | Cremation Society of Illinois | Call for pricing | 5★ (65) |
| 18 | Chicago Modest Cremation | Call for pricing | 5★ (171) |
Prices are 2026 direct cremation estimates from each provider's listing and may change. They are not quotes — always request a written, itemized price list (your right under the FTC Funeral Rule) before paying.
How to get the cheapest cremation in Chicago
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Chicago, prices for the exact same direct cremation routinely vary by $1,000 or more between providers, which is why comparing the ranked list above pays off. Dedicated cremation specialists almost always undercut full-service funeral homes for a simple cremation.
Get at least three itemized quotes, supply your own urn rather than buying the provider's, and confirm exactly what each price includes (transportation, the cremation, a basic container, permits, and return of the ashes). Our cheapest direct cremation guide and list of hidden fees to watch for walk through how to avoid overpaying.
See all options and read reviews on the main Chicago cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Illinois guide.
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