Cremation in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington has something most WV cities don't: two funeral homes with their own crematories competing head-to-head for your cremation business. Henson & Kitchen completed a brand-new state-of-the-art cremation facility in 2024. Chapman's Mortuary has operated their crematory for years. When two providers can each handle cremation start-to-finish, the price competition works in your favor. Get quotes from both.
Huntington Cremation Costs (2026)
| Service | Price Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | $1,200–$1,400 | Transportation, basic container, cremation, return of remains. No service, no viewing. |
| Cremation with memorial service | $3,200–$4,800 | Above + chapel use, staff, memorial gathering. No viewing. |
| Cremation with viewing | $4,000–$6,000 | Above + embalming, rental casket, visitation. Full service before cremation. |
| Cremation + celebration of life | $2,200–$3,500 | Cremation first, personalized gathering later. Flexible timing. |
| Pet cremation (Furever Friends) | Varies | Individual pet cremation — one pet at a time, guaranteed. |
Huntington is one of the most affordable cremation markets in WV — $200-$400 cheaper than Morgantown, comparable to Charleston, and well below the national average.
Direct cremation is the most affordable option. You can hold a memorial gathering separately — at your church, at home, at a park — days, weeks, or months later, at little or no additional cost.
Protect Your Family From Cremation Costs
Final expense insurance covers cremation — payout within 24-72 hours, plans from $30/month.
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Huntington Cremation Providers — Who Actually Performs Cremation?
HAVE ON-SITE CREMATORIES
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary and Cremation Services
Huntington, WV · (304) 522-0555
State-of-the-art cremation facility completed in 2024 — the newest crematory in the Huntington market. Your loved one stays in their care from start to finish. Also operates Furever Friends Pet Cremation — Cabell County's only on-site pet crematory.
Chapman's Mortuary & Crematory
Huntington, WV · (304) 523-9591
The established crematory option. Chapman's has handled cremation on-site for years, providing the competition that keeps Huntington cremation pricing honest.
OUTSOURCE CREMATION (arrange but don't perform)
📋 Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary — (304) 525-6171 · Full-service with preplanning
📋 Beard Mortuary — (304) 522-0576 · Family-owned, personalized
📋 Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home — (304) 522-7777 · 98 years family-owned
📋 Reger Funeral Home — (304) 522-2323 · Custom planning
📋 Johnson-Williams Funeral Home — (304) 522-3043
📋 Kincaid Mortuary — (304) 525-8121
📋 Steele-Black Funeral Home — Huntington
📋 Wallace Funeral Home — Barboursville (10 min)
📋 Rollins Funeral Home — Kenova (10 min)
When these providers arrange cremation, your loved one is transported to one of the two local crematories. Going directly to Henson & Kitchen or Chapman's eliminates the middleman — and potentially the transfer fee.
Two Crematories = Your Leverage
Here's why Huntington's cremation market is better than most WV cities.
Direct competition. When one provider sets cremation prices alone, there's no market pressure. When two providers each own their own crematory, they compete on price, speed, and service — and you benefit.
No third-party transfers. Choose either Henson & Kitchen or Chapman's and your loved one stays with one organization from pickup to return of remains. No transfer to an outside facility. No additional handling.
Compare them directly. Call both. Get their direct cremation quote. Ask what's included. The difference between the two quotes is your negotiating leverage — and it tells you which provider is more competitive.
The 2024 factor. Henson & Kitchen's brand-new facility may be competing aggressively on price to build market share. New crematories often offer introductory pricing. Ask.
5 Steps to the Lowest Cremation Price in Huntington
1. Call Henson & Kitchen AND Chapman's. Two crematories, two quotes, 15 minutes. This is the core comparison.
2. Then call one outsourcing provider. Pick any of the non-crematory funeral homes (Beard, Ferrell-Chambers, Klingel-Carpenter). Their outsourced cremation price will include their markup plus a transfer fee. Compare this against the direct-from-crematory price — the difference is what you save by going direct.
3. Check the tri-state. Hall Funeral Home in Proctorville, OH (5 min across the river) may offer different cremation pricing under Ohio regulations. One call to compare.
4. Ask what's included. The quote should cover: transportation from place of death, cremation container, cremation, filing of death certificate, and return of remains. If any of these are listed as extras, add them to compare the true total.
5. Buy the urn separately. The funeral home will return remains in a basic container. Online urn retailers (Amazon, Etsy, Urn Garden) offer quality options for $30-$150. Funeral homes charge $100-$500+ for the same product.
Cross-River Cremation Options
Huntington's location means cremation options extend into Ohio and Kentucky.
Proctorville, OH (5 min): Hall Funeral Home and other Ohio providers may offer cremation under different pricing structures. Ohio's funeral regulations differ from WV — worth one comparison call.
Ashland, KY (15 min): Kentucky cremation options are accessible to western Huntington families. If you have family connections in KY, a Kentucky provider can handle the service there with cremation coordinated locally.
Cross-state cremation is simple. The body doesn't have to be cremated in the same state where the death occurred. A Huntington funeral home can arrange for the body to be transported to an Ohio or Kentucky crematory — or vice versa. Ask about any additional transportation costs.
Pet Cremation in Huntington
If you've also lost a pet — or want to know your options for the future:
🐾 Furever Friends Pet Cremation Services — operated by Henson & Kitchen
- Cabell County's ONLY on-site pet crematory
- Guaranteed individual cremation — one pet at a time, no dividers, no commingling
- Serves the entire WV/OH/KY tri-state area
- Facility completed 2024 (same campus as the human crematory)
Individual pet cremation guarantees you receive YOUR pet's remains — not a mix. This distinction matters, and Furever Friends is the only local provider making this guarantee.
After Cremation — Your Options in Huntington
Keep at home. No WV law prohibits it. An urn, a shelf, a special place — your choice.
Scatter locally. Popular locations include the Ohio River (check local regulations), Beech Fork State Park, and private property with the owner's permission. WV has no state law restricting scattering on private land.
Bury in a cemetery. Most Huntington-area cemeteries offer cremation plots or columbarium niches at significantly lower cost than a full burial plot. Spring Hill Cemetery and Woodmere Memorial Park both have cremation options.
Divide among family. A typical adult cremation produces 3–7 pounds of remains. Multiple keepsake urns allow each family member to have a portion.
Memorial jewelry. Small amounts of cremated remains can be placed in wearable memorial pendants and lockets. Available online and through some local funeral homes.
Solidified remains (cremation stones). Some families choose to have the full volume of cremated remains transformed into roughly 40–60 smooth, holdable stones that can be shared among siblings or placed in meaningful locations. Our Parting Stone review covers how the process works and what to consider.