Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine, WI · cheap funeral home
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home serves Racine, WI with a price-first approach to funeral and cremation arrangements. Their most affordable choice, direct cremation, is priced from $2,028. Core offerings include cremation and memorial service. Local families rate the firm 4.6 stars across 35 Google reviews. The focus is a meaningful farewell that stays within reach.
What families say
Duke, Tom, Joe, and Charlie help families navigate planning and remain available after services. One serious incident, however, involved releasing ashes to an unauthorized person against the family's explicit wishes, alongside mishandling of memorial cards and funds.
Direct cremation · starting price
What's included
- Transport from place of death
- Cremation process and authorization paperwork
- Basic alternative container
- Filing of death certificate
- Return of cremated remains to family
What's NOT included
- Public viewing or visitation
- Casket upgrade or rental
- Embalming and cosmetic preparation
- Cemetery plot or interment fees
- Memorial merchandise (urn upgrade, keepsakes)
Published prices at this home
| Direct cremation | $2,028 |
Sourced from Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home's General Price List (FTC Funeral Rule, 16 CFR Part 453). Final cost varies based on selected merchandise and location-specific fees.
Cheaper nearby
3 budget homes within 50 miles undercut this price.
Common questions
What are the lowest funeral prices at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,028, basic burial starts at $4,710. Direct cremation is usually the most budget-friendly choice; the final bill depends on the merchandise and services you pick.
Where is Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, and how do I get a price quote?
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home is at 803 Main Street in Racine, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 634-7888. Ask for the general price list to compare its costs.
What budget-friendly services does Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home offer?
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home provides life story experience, pre-planning, traditional burial, cremation, memorial service. Ask which options carry the lowest published price.
What religious services does Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home provide?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish families, among others.
Does Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home have good reviews for the price?
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home holds a 4.6-star rating across 35 Google reviews — worth weighing alongside its low published prices.
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