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Greater St. Louis & Southern Illinois

Affordable Cremation Services

starting at

$895

Proudly Serving Families in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan & Southern Illinois

About Us

Welcome to Gateway Cremation

If you are looking for simple, affordable, and caring cremation services around the St. Louis metropolitan and southern Illinois areas, look no further!

The Gateway Cremation experience is designed around simplicity. Our cremation package offers flexibility and affordability to our families who desire an alternative to traditional funeral services. Whether you are considering a direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, or a funeral with a cremation, we have options to suit your needs.

  • Missouri Office

    1720 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, 63103

    (314)-899-9638
  • Illinois Office

    10 Industrial Park, Cahokia Heights, IL, 62206

    (618)-789-0807
Cremation Services

Our Cremation Services

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  • Direct Cremation

    Starting at

    $895

    For families who want a simple and flexible farewell without a viewing or service.

  • Cremation With Memorial Service

    Starting at

    $2,495

    Memorial service at location of your choice, custom engraved urn, floral arrangement and online obituary.

  • Funeral With Cremation

    Starting at

    $3,995

    Embalming, 2-hour funeral service, rental casket, cremation, programs and register book.

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My Loved One Just Passed, What's Next?

Planning a funeral can be overwhelming; there are so many questions: What happens next? Where do you start? Rest assured, the staff at Gateway Cremation will help you make all the preparations necessary. We understand what you’re going through and will make the process as smooth as possible for you during this difficult time.

How It Works

Cremation Planning Made Easy

  1. Arrangements

    Make the arrangements online or call our care team to notify us of your loved one’s passing

  2. Collect & Care

    We bring your loved one into our personal care after all of the arrangements have been made

  3. Registration

    We register your loved one’s death and obtain copies of the death certificate on your behalf

  4. Cremation

    We perform a private, dignified cremation after receiving all permits and documentation

  5. Delivery

    We return your loved one’s cremated remains and death certificates to you by priority mail or hand delivery

Service Area

Serving Greater St. Louis & Southern Illinois

We are honored to serve families in 57 counties across Missouri and Illinois from our offices in St. Louis and Cahokia Heights. Find cremation services near you:

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Map of Missouri and Illinois counties served by Gateway Cremation
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Reviews

What Families Say

Recent Obituaries

Remembering Lives & Honoring Legacies

Read the obituaries of those we have had the privilege to serve, share a memory, and leave condolences for their families.

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Pre-Planning

Plan Ahead

Make a thoughtful decision and give your loved ones an eternal gift of peace by preplanning your cremation. Not only does this provide financial security, convenience, and personalization, but it also relieves your family of emotional burdens during a difficult time. Your ultimate selfless act can profoundly impact your loved ones.

Counties We Serve

Honored to Serve Missouri & Illinois

We are honored to serve the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan and Southern Illinois, including the counties listed here.

If a death has occurred in a county not listed, please call us to inquire about our services.

In Missouri

St. Louis City, St. Louis, St. Charles (incl. O’Fallon), Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Cole, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Maries, Monroe, Montgomery, Osage, Phelps, Pike, Perry, Ralls, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Warren, and Washington.

In Illinois

Bond, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Clinton, De Witt, Effingham, Fayette, Jackson, Jefferson, Jersey, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison (incl. Edwardsville, Granite City), Mason, Marion, McLean, Menard, Monroe, Morgan, Montgomery, Perry, Randolph, Sangamon, St. Clair, Tazewell, Washington, and Williamson.