Cheapest Cremation in Kansas City, KS (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Kansas City starts at $695 from Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLC. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services LLCLowest price | $695 | 4.6★ (182) |
| 2 | Kansas City Funeral Directors | $750 | 4.1★ (30) |
| 3 | Assurance Cremation Society | $1,100 | 4.8★ (5) |
| 4 | Signature Funerals | $1,195 | 4.3★ (4) |
| 5 | Serenity Funeral Home | $1,495 | 4.7★ (109) |
| 6 | Maple Hill Funeral Home | $1,595 | 4.3★ (32) |
| 7 | McGilley Memorial Chapel-Midtown | $1,895 | 4.9★ (50) |
| 8 | Neptune Society | $2,082 | 4.8★ (215) |
| 9 | Mount Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home & Mount Moriah Cemetery South | $2,295 | 4.7★ (225) |
| 10 | McGilley State Line Chapel | $2,295 | 4.8★ (96) |
| 11 | Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens | Call for pricing | 4.6★ (125) |
| 12 | Kansas City Cremation Services | Call for pricing | — |
| 13 | Trusted Journey - Kansas City, Oak St - South Location | Call for pricing | 4.6★ (51) |
| 14 | Heartland Pet Aquamation | Call for pricing | 4.8★ (180) |
| 15 | Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (7) |
| 16 | Mid America | Call for pricing | 5★ (1) |
| 17 | Maple Hill Cemetery | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (17) |
| 18 | Sands of Time | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (143) |
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 Kansas City
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Kansas City, 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 Kansas City cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Kansas guide.
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