A Simpler Way · Muscatine, IA

Muscatine Cremation Services

Muscatine families looking for a simpler option may value the ability to arrange care from home, especially when a trip to Moline would take a substantial part of the day. Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial includes Muscatine in its published service area. We explain the package price and any address-specific transportation conditions before services are selected.

$1,095

All-inclusive direct cremation package. See inclusions and disclosed exceptions below.

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Serving Muscatine, IA from 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL 61265.

Approximate drive: 35–45 miles / 45–60 minutes from central Muscatine.

Travel estimates vary by address, route, traffic and roadwork. They are not transfer-response guarantees.

Serving Muscatine families from Moline

Our service area covers a 60-mile radius from the Quad Cities, including Muscatine in Muscatine County. We also help families in Fruitland and nearby Muscatine County communities within the service area. Give us the exact place-of-death address so we can confirm coverage and any applicable charges. A service-area page describes where we provide care; our office remains in Moline.



The usual trip between central Muscatine and our office follows the US 61 corridor and a Quad Cities river crossing. Call when a death occurs; we coordinate the transfer with the facility, hospice or authorized contact.

How much does cremation cost in Muscatine?

Our all-inclusive direct cremation package costs $1,095. It covers the standard services listed here without embalming, a formal viewing or a ceremony. You can choose a separate gathering later. The package includes:

• Funeral director and staff services, with transfer into our care within the 60-mile service area, subject to the residence-removal exception below.
• Refrigeration and a cardboard alternative cremation container.
• Crematory fee for a person weighing up to 300 pounds and a biodegradable/recyclable urn.
• Necessary permits, paperwork and death certificate filing, one certified death certificate, and applicable package taxes.
• An obituary tribute on our website, social media sharing and online grief support.
• Scheduled pickup at our Moline office and transfer of ashes into merchandise purchased from Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial.
• Secure online arrangements and electronic completion of the required authorizations and contract.

No hidden fees: we explain additional costs before you authorize them. A residence removal beyond 30 miles from the Quad Cities adds $175. USPS shipment within the United States is $200. Weight above 300 pounds requires an additional crematory charge; the price list shows $150 over 300 pounds and $300 over 500 pounds. Ask for the applicable total, including any oversize container requirement.

The current price list also states a 3% credit/debit card processing fee. Additional certificates, optional merchandise, appointments, expedited service and special handling may cost extra. Review the General Price List and your itemized statement; standard included services are not added again as separate charges. Payment is due before services are rendered. Prices effective April 1, 2026, subject to change.

Online arrangements, with help when you need it

Begin with the online arranger linked from our home page. Provide the identifying and family information, select the service and complete payment. We send the authorization and contract for electronic signature. A phone, tablet or computer can be used, and our staff can explain any question before you sign.

Gather the identifying information needed for the death certificate and confirm who may authorize cremation. Call about assistance if you cannot arrange online.

Why Muscatine families choose cremation or direct burial

Because Muscatine is farther from the Quad Cities than the central cities, ask specifically whether a residence transfer falls beyond the 30-mile threshold. A transfer from a facility within the standard service area and a residence removal requiring a second person do not necessarily have the same final cost. Likewise, included transportation into our care does not mean every trip to a Muscatine cemetery or return delivery is included. An itemized quote keeps those distinctions clear.

Direct cremation often suits families who want a simpler initial arrangement, fewer merchandise decisions and flexibility for a later memorial. Direct burial can suit religious preferences, a wish for a permanent casket burial or an existing family lot. Neither choice determines how much love or remembrance a family can express.



Our Burial with Graveside Service package is $2,495, including a Spectra casket and taxes. It includes the scheduled weekday graveside service, standard care, paperwork, one certified death certificate and cemetery transportation within 30 miles of the Quad Cities. The cemetery lot, vault, vault delivery/setup and cemetery charges are additional. Ask for a complete quote for the chosen cemetery.

Local cemeteries and churches in Muscatine

Greenwood Cemetery is operated by the City of Muscatine and handles burial requests that include cremation. Saint Mary’s Cemetery is another local option; Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic Church publishes cemetery information at marymathias.org/cemetery. Families should confirm space availability, ownership, placement requirements and charges with the chosen cemetery. If you want a Catholic service, discuss the timing and final placement with the parish before making independent plans for the cremated remains.



Local resources: Greenwood Cemetery and Saint Mary’s Cemetery and Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic Church. These are independent community resources, not endorsements or affiliated service providers. We welcome families of every faith and those who prefer a secular remembrance.

Veterans benefits for Muscatine families

We serve veterans and can help families identify the paperwork needed for burial benefits. Our Veterans Cremation Package is $1,095 and includes an American flag. Bring discharge documentation, such as a DD214, if available, and ask about the options at Rock Island National Cemetery.



Eligible veterans and certain family members may qualify for a national cemetery space, opening and closing, a government marker and perpetual care. The VA determines eligibility. Cremation does not by itself prevent national cemetery burial. Funeral-provider charges remain separate; a VA reimbursement is not guaranteed. We can discuss benefit applications and scheduling, including any service charges, before you choose the plan.

Compare the complete cost

When comparing Muscatine cremation providers, ask for the same service in each written quote. Does the total include transportation, refrigeration, the crematory, a container, an urn, permits, tax and a certified death certificate? Compare any residence, weight, shipping and payment charges as well. A lower advertised starting price may describe fewer services; the itemized total is the useful comparison.

Published MVC package prices

Muscatine cremation FAQs

Muscatine and our Moline office

View directions from Muscatine to our Moline office. Contact us to schedule pickup before traveling.

Plan ahead or get help today

Visit our preplanning page to record your wishes, or call 309-798-9798 for an immediate need. Families choose Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial for straightforward package pricing, online convenience and professional guidance from a local team. Review our pricing, veterans services and service area before selecting the arrangement that fits your family.

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