SIMPLE CREMATION
$1,700
Additional options only if you choose.
Arrange online or by phone.
Operated by local funeral home staff
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Our Packages
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Simple Cremation
$1,700
Essential, dignified direct cremation with local care.
- Professional services and care
- Transfer within Standard Care Area
- Cremation & black plastic urn
- Collection of ashes at a designated pickup location
- Covers weight under 300lbs
Personal Cremation
$2,200
Simple Cremation plus your choice of urn from our Included Collection and video tribute.
- All Simple Cremation care
- Your choice of urn from our Included Collection
- Custom Video tribute
- Fingerprint capture
Private Farewell
$3,000
Personal cremation plus a private 1-hour family viewing.
- All Personal Cremation care
- Preparation, dressing, and cosmetics for viewing
- 1-hour viewing (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm) for up to 10 immediate family members; weekend viewings add $200 (Sat) or $250 (Sun)
How it Works
1
Begin Arrangements
Arrange online or by phone. We guide you through the information and choices needed to begin.
2
Bringing Your Loved One into Our Care
We bring your loved one into our care within our Standard Care Area and help complete the required authorizations.
3
Cremation & Return of Ashes
Once the required authorizations and paperwork are complete, cremation takes place. We then coordinate the collection, delivery, or shipping of your loved one's ashes.
DETAILS & DEATH CERTIFICATES
- We complete and file the death certificate as part of your cremation arrangements.
- Certified copies are ordered separately ($20 each) and carry an additional charge.
- Ashes may be collected at a designated pickup location (included), or you may choose hand delivery ($200 + mileage) or USPS shipping ($150) for an additional charge.
The Simple Cremation Process
1
ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangements made online or by phone 7 days a week
2
TRANSFER OF REMAINS
Transfer of remains from the place of death in our standard service area
3
AUTHORIZATION
We work with you and the local authorities to gather and authorize all documents
4
CREMATION PROCESS
After the paperwork is completed, The Cremation Process takes palce
5
ASHES
Ashes returned in selected Urn
6
DEATH CERTIFICATES
Completion of Death Certificate
The Simple Cremation Process
1
ARRANGEMENTS
Arrangements made online or by phone 7 days a week
2
TRANSFER OF REMAINS
Transfer of remains from the place of death in our standard service area
3
AUTHORIZATION
We work with you and the local authorities to gather and authorize all documents
4
CREMATION PROCESS
After the paperwork is completed, The Cremation Process takes palce
5
ASHES
Ashes returned in selected Urn
6
Care From Local Professionals
Great Plains Cremation is operated directly by local funeral home staff. Whether you complete arrangements online or call us directly, our experienced local team oversees every step of your loved one's care with dignity, transparency, and respect.
Standard Care Area & FAQs
Our core service area covers 26 Kansas counties: Barton, Butler, Chase, Dickinson, Edwards, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Harvey, Hodgeman, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Morris, Ness, Ottawa, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Rush, Russell, and Saline. Transfers beyond this area are available for $3/mile (one way).
What is included in the $1,700 Simple Cremation?
Simple Cremation includes our basic professional services and overhead, transfer of your loved one from the place of death within our 26-county Standard Care Area, the first five days of refrigeration, and cremation for a person weighing under 300 lbs. It also includes a Kraft Box alternative container, a black plastic urn suitable for scattering, burial, or shipping, division of ashes upon request, local pickup at a designated location, completion and filing of the death certificate, Social Security notification, a basic online obituary, newspaper placement assistance, and an American flag for U.S. veterans.
How do I receive certified copies of the death certificate?
We complete and file the official death certificate as part of every cremation package at no extra charge. However, certified copies for legal or financial estate matters are purchased separately through the state for $20 per copy.
What are the options for receiving my loved one's ashes?
Local pickup at one of our designated locations in Lindsborg, Great Bend, or La Crosse is included in every package at no extra charge. If you prefer alternative arrangements, we offer hand delivery within 30 miles for $200 (plus $3/mile beyond 30 miles) or USPS Priority Mail Express shipping in the standard black plastic urn for $150.
Can family members view their loved one before cremation?
Yes. A private 1-hour family viewing for up to 10 immediate family members (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is included in our Private Farewell Cremation package. Viewing can also be added to Simple or Personal Cremation packages. Weekend viewings are available with a $200 surcharge for Saturday or $250 for Sunday. Viewing options depend on scheduling and the physical condition of the deceased.
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