Funeral home in Salem, VA
John M Oakey & Son
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305 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153Call (540) 389-5441
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Standard package, computed
3 homes in Roanoke$2,820
at the Roanoke median for direct cremation
What this price covers
- Included
- Direct cremation (alternative container), $2,820.
- Ask the home
- Crematory fee, $425. It's a separate line on their price list. Ask: “Is the $425 crematory fee included in the $2,820?”
- Extra if needed
- Cemetery or crematory fees charged by third parties, death certificates, and merchandise such as an urn or casket are extra unless a funeral home lists them.
- Immediate burial (container provided by purchaser)
- $2,615
- Direct cremation (alternative container)
- $2,820
General Price List effective Jun 18, 2026, retrieved Sep 19, 2026, reviewed Sep 19, 2026 · Open the document we read →
Their price list, line by line
Every line is the home's own figure, checked against the document.
| Item | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation (alternative container) | $2,820 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Direct cremation (container provided by purchaser) | $2,695 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Immediate burial (casket provided by purchaser) | $2,615 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Basic services of funeral director and staff | $2,295 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Crematory fee | $425 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Direct cremation and immediate burial | ||
| Direct cremation | from $2,695 to $3,890 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Immediate burial | from $2,615 to $11,110 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Immediate burial (with casket) | $2,740 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Basic services and care of the deceased | ||
| Transfer of remains to funeral home | $250 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Other preparation of the body | $250 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Facilities and staff | ||
| Facilities and staff for viewing | $250 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Facilities and staff for memorial service | $600 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Equipment and staff for graveside service | $500 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Transportation | ||
| Hearse | $325 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Forwarding remains to another funeral home | $3,565 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Receiving remains from another funeral home | $2,250 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Service vehicle | $195 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Caskets and outer burial containers | ||
| Caskets | from $995 to $8,495 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Outer burial containers | from $1,095 to $12,095 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Standard package as we compute it | $2,820 | Oct 12, 2026 |
If a price here differs from what you're quoted, the funeral home's current list applies. Tell us and we'll re-check.
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