Inspired Funeral Home · The Avenues, Salt Lake City
Cremation services in Salt Lake City
Compassionate Cremation Services in Salt Lake City
Simple cremation at Inspired Funeral Home is $650 plus the $157 Utah State cremation permit. Cremation with a full funeral beforehand is $2,195. A licensed funeral director answers (385) 853-5700 at any hour, and your loved one stays in our care from the first call until the remains are returned to you.
Published price
+ $157 Utah State cremation permit. Traditional funeral followed by cremation: $2,195.
Salt Lake County average for direct cremation is about $1,455 (Parting.com, 2026).
What this includes
- Basic services of funeral director and staff
- Transfer from place of death to the funeral home within 50 miles
- Refrigeration
- Cremation
- Basic utility urn, or a $50 credit toward an urn
What happens next
From your first call onward
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Call us, any hour
Call (385) 853-5700. A licensed funeral director answers day or night, takes your loved one into our care, and tells you exactly what happens next.
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Authorize and choose
The legal next of kin signs the cremation authorization. We file for the state permit and medical examiner release and confirm whether you want a service, a memorial later, or neither.
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Remains returned in about 7 to 10 days
We call you the moment your loved one’s remains are ready and hand them to you in the urn you chose or a temporary container.
Is this the right choice?
Who this is for — and who it isn't
A good fit when
- Families who want the lowest-cost, dignified option with no service
- Families who want a memorial service weeks or months later, on their own timeline
- Families who want a full funeral with the body present, then cremation
- Veterans, whose remains can be placed at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park
Probably not the right fit if
- —Families whose faith tradition requires burial; see burial services
- —Families who need the cremation completed in under a week: state paperwork sets the timeline, not us
The details
Cremation services and mortuary care at Inspired
Choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and at Inspired Funeral Home, we honor that choice with complete professionalism and respect. Our licensed funeral directors provide comprehensive cremation services throughout the Salt Lake Valley, offering both direct cremation and cremation with memorial services. We believe in transparent pricing and honest guidance, helping you understand all your options without pressure or hidden costs.
As a full-service funeral home and mortuary, we handle every aspect of the cremation process with dignity and care. Your loved one never leaves our professional care, and our local mortuary services keep the details coordinated from the first call through the return of remains. We work with trusted, licensed crematory facilities and provide families with peace of mind knowing their loved one is being treated with the utmost respect.
Cremation offers families flexibility in memorial planning, allowing time to gather family members, plan personalized services, and make thoughtful decisions. Whether you choose a traditional funeral service followed by cremation, a memorial service with the cremated remains present, or a simple direct cremation, we support your family with compassion and professional expertise.
Our veteran-owned funeral home takes special pride in serving military families, offering cremation services for veterans with assistance navigating VA benefits and coordination of military honors. We understand that cost matters. Simple cremation is $650 plus the $157 state permit, and every charge is on our published General Price List.
Transparent & Economical Pricing
We provide upfront, honest pricing for all cremation services. Simple cremation is $650 plus the $157 state permit, and a traditional funeral followed by cremation is $2,195, printed on our General Price List before you call.
Professional Licensed Funeral Directors
Our experienced funeral directors guide you through all cremation options with compassion and expertise, answering questions, explaining the process, and ensuring your loved one receives dignified care from start to finish.
Flexible Memorial Options
Cremation provides flexibility for memorial planning. Hold a traditional funeral service before cremation, a memorial service afterward, or an intimate gathering at a later time that accommodates all family members and friends.
Beautiful Urns & Keepsakes
We offer a thoughtful selection of urns, keepsake jewelry, and memorial products to honor your loved one. From traditional urns to biodegradable options for scattering, we help you find the perfect memorial choice.
Veteran Cremation Services
As a veteran-owned funeral home, we provide specialized cremation services for those who served, including assistance with VA benefits, coordination of military honors, and respectful care that honors their service to our country.
Complete Care & Coordination
We handle all details including transportation, necessary paperwork, death certificates, and coordination with crematory facilities. You can trust that every aspect is managed professionally and with care.
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Your options
Cremation options and prices
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Direct Cremation
Direct cremation is $650 plus the $157 state permit: cremation shortly after death without a formal funeral service beforehand. Families can still hold a memorial service at a later time, providing flexibility and affordability.
- —$650 plus the $157 Utah cremation permit
- —No embalming or formal viewing required
- —Cremation occurs shortly after death
- —Memorial service can be held at any time afterward
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Cremation with Memorial Service
This option includes cremation followed by a memorial service where the cremated remains are present. Families can plan a meaningful ceremony that celebrates life while maintaining the flexibility and benefits of cremation.
- —Cremation followed by planned memorial service
- —Flexibility in timing and location of service
- —Cremated remains present during ceremony
- —Personalized service honoring your loved one's life
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Traditional Funeral with Cremation
A traditional funeral service including visitation and ceremony, followed by cremation instead of burial. This option provides the structure and ritual of a traditional funeral with the benefits of cremation.
- —Traditional visitation and viewing
- —Formal funeral service or celebration of life
- —Cremation following the funeral ceremony
- —All benefits of traditional funeral plus cremation flexibility
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Veteran Cremation Services
Specialized cremation services for veterans, including assistance with VA benefits, coordination of military honors, and burial in veterans cemeteries. We honor those who served with the dignity and respect they deserve.
- —Assistance with VA burial benefits and paperwork
- —Coordination of military honors and flag presentation
- —Burial options in veterans cemeteries
- —Special recognition for military service
Step by step
The cremation process, step by step
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Initial Contact & Care
When you contact us, our licensed funeral directors are available 24/7 to answer your call with immediate compassion and support. We take your loved one into our care and arrange a consultation to discuss your cremation options and preferences.
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Planning & Authorization
We meet with you to explain all cremation options, pricing, and memorial service possibilities. We complete all necessary paperwork and authorization, answer your questions, and ensure you feel informed and supported throughout the process.
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Professional Cremation
Your loved one is treated with dignity and respect throughout the entire cremation process. We work with licensed, reputable crematory facilities and ensure your loved one never leaves professional care. We maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
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Memorial Service Coordination (If Desired)
If you choose to hold a memorial service, we coordinate all details—from venue and clergy to music, flowers, and memorial programs. We create meaningful ceremonies that celebrate your loved one's life and provide comfort to family and friends.
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Return of Cremated Remains
Once the cremation is complete, we return your loved one's cremated remains in a respectful manner, either in a beautiful urn of your choice or a temporary container. We discuss options for final disposition including burial, scattering, or keeping remains at home.
Questions families ask
Cremation questions
Common questions about our cremation services, answered with honesty and transparency.
Simple cremation with no service is $650 plus the $157 Utah State cremation permit, so $807 before certified death-certificate copies and any urn upgrade. A traditional funeral followed by cremation is $2,195. Both are printed on our General Price List; the Salt Lake County average for direct cremation is about $1,455.
Absolutely. Cremation and funeral services are not mutually exclusive. You can have a traditional funeral service with viewing and ceremony followed by cremation, or you can choose cremation first and then hold a memorial service at a time that works for your family. Cremation simply provides more flexibility in timing and memorial options while still allowing for meaningful ceremonies.
The cremation process involves placing your loved one in a cremation chamber where high heat reduces the body to bone fragments, which are then processed into cremated remains (often called "ashes"). The entire process is conducted with dignity and respect by licensed professionals. At Inspired Funeral Home, we work with reputable, licensed crematory facilities and ensure your loved one receives respectful care throughout the process.
The actual cremation process typically takes 2-3 hours. However, the overall timeline from death to receiving cremated remains usually takes several days to a week, depending on required paperwork, authorization, crematory scheduling, and processing of cremated remains. We keep families informed throughout the process and can expedite when necessary.
Families have many options for cremated remains. You can bury them in a cemetery plot or cremation garden, place them in a columbarium niche, scatter them in a meaningful location (following local regulations), keep them at home in an urn, divide them among family members in keepsake urns, or incorporate them into memorial jewelry or other memorial items. We discuss all options and help you choose what feels right for your family.
Most religions now accept cremation, though practices and preferences vary. Some religions like Hinduism and Buddhism traditionally practice cremation, while others like Catholicism have fully accepted it in recent decades. If you have questions about your faith tradition's stance on cremation, we can help you consult with religious leaders or provide information to help you make an informed decision that honors both your beliefs and your loved one.
Yes, veterans can absolutely choose cremation. The VA provides benefits for cremation services just as they do for traditional burial. As a veteran-owned funeral home, we assist families with VA paperwork, help secure burial benefits, coordinate military honors, and arrange burial of cremated remains in veterans cemeteries if desired. We ensure veterans receive the respect and recognition they earned through their service.
No, embalming is not required for cremation in Utah. Embalming is only necessary if you plan to have a public viewing or if there will be a significant delay before cremation. If you choose direct cremation without viewing, embalming is not needed, which reduces costs and maintains simplicity. We explain all options clearly so you can make the best choice for your family.
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Where we serve
Cremation Services for families across the Salt Lake Valley
One location in the Avenues, transfer within 50 miles included. Families reach us from every part of the county.
Find us
Inspired Funeral Home1001 E 11th Ave Ste C
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
In the Avenues, a few blocks from the Salt Lake City Cemetery and minutes from University of Utah Health and LDS Hospital. Transfer within 50 miles is included.
Any hour, any day
Talk with a funeral director about cremation services
Call (385) 853-5700. You will reach a licensed director, not an answering service, and you never have to decide anything on the first call.