Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home
Gary, IN · cheap funeral home
Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home serves Gary, IN with a price-first approach to funeral and cremation arrangements. Their most affordable choice, direct cremation, is priced from $1,450. Core offerings include cremation. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.5 stars across 29 reviews. It is built for families who want clarity on cost up front.
What families say
Dana White, Marilyn Luckett, and Lameca stepped in to fill gaps a small family didn't know existed, creating a remarkably personal service with unexpected keepsakes. Rather than treating the funeral as a transaction, they made each detail reflect what their loved one meant to the family.
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 | $1,450 |
Sourced from Smith Bizzell Warner 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 Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,450, basic burial starts at $3,825. Direct cremation is usually the most budget-friendly choice; the final bill depends on the merchandise and services you pick.
Where is Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home, and how do I get a price quote?
Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home is at 4209 Grant St. in Gary, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 887-1852. Ask for the general price list to compare its costs.
What budget-friendly services does Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home offer?
Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home provides funeral arrangement, pre-planning, grief support, live streaming, visitation. Ask which options carry the lowest published price.
What religious services does Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home provide?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Non-denominational Christian, Reformed (Alliance of Reformed Churches, Reformed Church in America, Reformed Church in the United States) families, among others.
Does Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home have good reviews for the price?
Smith Bizzell Warner Funeral Home holds a 4.5-star rating across 29 Google reviews — worth weighing alongside its low published prices.
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