M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel
Memphis, Shelby County, TN
A funeral home, part of SCI, sold under the Dignity Memorial brand.
Posted May 15, 2026 Checked August 24, 2026
Read this home's price list5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
Direct cremation
$1,780
The middle price in Shelby County is $1,780.
The home posts $1,740. With the Tennessee permit to cremate and one certified copy, $1,780.
How this adds up
| "5. Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container" | $1,740 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee permit to cremate, set by Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-07-01-.13, verified August 25, 2026 | $25 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $1,780 |
This covers transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, the cremation charge itself, refrigeration, basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct Cremation, transfer to or from crematory and the crematory fee is included. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee is not in this price. It is charged by the county where the death occurred, and the amount is not on file here, so ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the Tennessee permit to cremate at $25 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- the cremation charge itself
- refrigeration
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct Cremation
- transfer to or from crematory
- the crematory fee is included.
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "5. Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container".
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Shelby County is $1,780, from 6 posted price lists we have read.
Cremation with service
$5,605
The middle price in Shelby County is $4,943.
This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, embalming, dressing and casketing of deceased, use of facilities and staff for a viewing, use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony, the cremation charge itself, transfer to or from the crematory and tennessee permit to cremate.
How this adds up
| "BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD" | $1,625 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $495 |
| "embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it," | $1,045 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $200 |
| "Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)" | $150 |
| "Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Funeral Service in Our Chapel" | $350 |
| "Crematory Fee" | $375 |
| "Transfer to or from crematory" | $125 |
| "RENTAL CASKET" | $1,200 |
| Tennessee permit to cremate, set by Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-07-01-.13, verified August 25, 2026 | $25 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $5,605 |
It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee is not in this price. It is charged by the county where the death occurred, and the amount is not on file here, so ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the Tennessee permit to cremate at $25 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
- transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- use of facilities and staff for a viewing
- use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony
- the cremation charge itself
- transfer to or from the crematory
- tennessee permit to cremate
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The median across Shelby County is $4,943, from 6 posted price lists we have read.
Immediate burial
Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies
$3,980
This one price does include this home's least expensive casket. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.
The home posts $3,965. With one certified copy, $3,980.
How this adds up
| "2. Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility" | $3,965 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $3,980 |
This covers basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Immediate Burial, refrigeration, transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home and transportation of remains to cemetery or crematory. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Immediate Burial
- refrigeration
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- transportation of remains to cemetery or crematory
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "2. Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility".
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
$2,485
The middle price in Tennessee is $5,010.
How this adds up
| "1. Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser" | $2,470 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $2,485 |
It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "1. Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser".
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Tennessee is $5,010, from 31 posted price lists we have read.
Burial with graveside service
$3,480
The middle price in Shelby County is $3,405.
This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, storage and sheltering of the deceased, dressing and casketing of deceased, a hearse, use of facilities and staff for a graveside service and service vehicle.
How this adds up
| "BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD" | $1,625 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $495 |
| "Refrigeration" | $295 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $200 |
| "Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)" | $350 |
| "Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service" | $350 |
| "Flower Vehicle" | $150 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $3,480 |
It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
- transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
- storage and sheltering of the deceased
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- a hearse
- use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
- service vehicle
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Shelby County is $3,405, from 6 posted price lists we have read.
Traditional funeral service
$4,730
The middle price in Shelby County is $4,655.
This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, embalming, dressing and casketing of deceased, use of facilities and staff for a viewing, use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony, a hearse, use of facilities and staff for a graveside service and service vehicle.
How this adds up
| "BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD" | $1,625 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $495 |
| "embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it," | $1,045 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $200 |
| "Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)" | $150 |
| "Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Funeral Service in Our Chapel" | $350 |
| "Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)" | $350 |
| "Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service" | $350 |
| "Flower Vehicle" | $150 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $4,730 |
It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
- transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- use of facilities and staff for a viewing
- use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony
- a hearse
- use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
- service vehicle
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 50 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Shelby County is $4,655, from 6 posted price lists we have read.
These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.
6 other packages this home posts
DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICE
$10,840
The home posts $10,825. With one certified copy, $10,840.
How this adds up
| "DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICE" | $10,825 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $10,840 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home lists this package at $11,500 and takes $675 off it. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- use of Facilities - Services for Visitation
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
- limousine
- everlasting Memorial®
- dignity Heritage Burial Flowers
- use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service in Our Chapel
- staff Services for Funeral Service at Religious Facility
- equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
- select 1 Plan Support Option
- dedication Package
DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR FUNERAL SERVICE
$10,115
The home posts $10,100. With one certified copy, $10,115.
How this adds up
| "DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR FUNERAL SERVICE" | $10,100 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $10,115 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home lists this package at $10,700 and takes $600 off it. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- use of Facilities - Services for Visitation
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
- limousine
- everlasting Memorial®
- dignity Honor Burial Flowers
- use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service in Our Chapel
- staff Services for Funeral Service at Religious Facility
- equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
- select 1 Plan Support Option
- remembrance Package
DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FUNERAL SERVICE
$8,510
The home posts $8,495. With one certified copy, $8,510.
How this adds up
| "DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FUNERAL SERVICE" | $8,495 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $8,510 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home lists this package at $8,980 and takes $485 off it. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- use of Facilities - Services for Visitation
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
- everlasting Memorial®
- dignity Tribute Burial Flowers
- use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service in Our Chapel
- staff Services for Funeral Service at Religious Facility
- equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
- select 1 Plan Support Option
- essential Package
DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE CREMATION SERVICE
$9,815
This one price does include the casket this package names. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.
The home posts $9,800. With one certified copy, $9,815.
How this adds up
| "DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE CREMATION SERVICE" | $9,800 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $9,815 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home lists this package at $10,320 and takes $520 off it. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of deceased
- use of Facilities - Services for Visitation
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- limousine
- everlasting Memorial®
- dignity Heritage Cremation Flowers
- the cremation charge itself
- use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service in Our Chapel
- staff Services for Funeral Service at Religious Facility
- equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
- select 1 Cremation Plan Support Option
- dedication Package
DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR CREMATION SERVICE
$5,250
The home posts $5,235. With one certified copy, $5,250.
How this adds up
| "DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR CREMATION SERVICE" | $5,235 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $5,250 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home lists this package at $5,530 and takes $295 off it. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct
- refrigeration
- transfer to or from crematory
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- everlasting Memorial®
- dignity Honor Cremation Flowers
- the cremation charge itself
- use of Facilities and Staff for Gathering or Celebration at our Location
- use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
- select 1 Cremation Plan Support Option
- remembrance Package
DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CREMATION SERVICE
$3,045
The home posts $3,030. With one certified copy, $3,045.
How this adds up
| "DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CREMATION SERVICE" | $3,030 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $15 |
| Sum | $3,045 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home lists this package at $3,080 and takes $50 off it. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct
- refrigeration
- venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
- transfer to or from crematory
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- the cremation charge itself
- select 1 Cremation Plan Support Option
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.
These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.
Certified copies of the death certificate
One certified copy of the death certificate is included in every figure on this page.
This home's list does not post a price for a certified copy of the death certificate. Tennessee charges $15 for the first copy and $15 for each one after it, so those are the figures below. This is what the record itself costs. Ask the funeral home whether it charges anything to order them for you.
How many certified copies do you need?
Most families need more than one. Raising the count raises every figure on this page.
One certified copy is $15, and each one after that is $15.
Nobody can tell you how many you will need. Banks, insurers, and pension offices each tend to want their own, so families commonly order several. Set the count and the line says what that comes to.
Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
Where to look next
What the other funeral homes in Shelby County charge
The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:
- Family Funeral CareMemphis, TN
- M. J. Edwards Funeral HomeMemphis, TN
- M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road ChapelMemphis, TN
The same question, answered for every Tennessee home we have read:
- How much does cremation cost in Tennessee?
- How much does a cremation with a service cost in Tennessee?
- How much does an immediate burial cost in Tennessee?
- How much does a burial with a graveside service cost in Tennessee?
- How much does a traditional funeral cost in Tennessee?
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