Direct cremation in Minneapolis, Minnesota: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct cremation in Minneapolis typically costs between $850 and $3,900 — 4% below the national average.
Ranges are estimates from public pricing, so verify exact prices with local providers.
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Direct cremation in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Legal & logistics
Pending verification- Waiting period
- A short waiting period after death may apply before cremation can proceed.
- Permits & authorisation
- A cremation permit and an authorisation form signed by the next of kin are typically required.
- Scattering ashes
- Scattering on private land is generally allowed with permission; public land and waterways have their own rules. At sea, the federal EPA rule requires scattering at least 3 nautical miles from shore.
- State regulator
- Minnesota Dept. of Health — Mortuary Science, the body that licenses providers and handles complaints.
General guidance for Minneapolis, Minnesota. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.
Local providers
Cremation providers in Minneapolis
Funeral homes and crematories serving Minneapolis, Minnesota. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.
Cremation Society of Minnesota
4343 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA
Estes Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services
2201 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA
Sunset & Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home and Sunset Cemetery
2250 St Anthony Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
Billman-Hunt Funeral Chapel
2701 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services
3131 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel
126 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
Cremation Society of Minnesota
7835 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55445, USA
National Cremation Society
6505 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, USA
Provider listings are drawn from public sources and are not an endorsement. Verify details, services and pricing with each provider.
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What's included
- Transfer of your loved one into the funeral home's care
- Required paperwork and the cremation permit
- The cremation itself
- A basic container and return of the ashes
What to watch for
- Hidden add-ons — urns, viewings, or memorial packages you may not need
- “Cremation” quotes that are really full-service with extras bundled in
- Mileage or transfer fees outside a set radius
- Pressure to decide quickly — a reputable provider gives you time
Frequently asked
- How much does a direct cremation cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
- In Minneapolis, Minnesota, direct cremation typically ranges from $850 to $3,900, with a typical price around $2,200. Paying much above this usually means extras are bundled in.
- What is direct cremation?
- Direct cremation is a cremation carried out shortly after death, without a viewing or funeral service beforehand. Families can hold a memorial later, on their own terms — which is part of why it costs less.
- Is direct cremation the cheapest option in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
- It's usually the lowest-cost option available, because it removes the service, casket, embalming and viewing. A traditional funeral with burial often costs several times more.
- Can I still hold a memorial?
- Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely so they can hold a personal memorial later — at home, outdoors, or whenever loved ones can gather.