Gateway Cremation Services
1720 Olive St, St. Louis, MO, 63103
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Missouri
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Words can't express my sincere gratitude I have for Gateway funeral Services. Everything was amazing the staff actually listened to details and gave us a surprise as a crowning ceremony for my mom. I call her queeen and a crown was placed on her head. The staff was fabulous. I asked if I could go to morgue to do my Queen's hair and they actually allowed me have that monent with her. This was my first time having to plan funeral arrangments and it being for mom they made the process so smooth. From meeting with Chris and John during our initial meeting to texts and calls with Chris getting obituary and everything in order. The customer service was definetly pleasant. They made the transition of planning the services so fabulous. Their attitudes were helpful in everything we asked for they made it happen. I would most def use them again if needed and highly recommended to anyone.. We asked to have my moms makeup look normal, flowers were beautiful, horse & carriage, the decor everything on point. I appreciate Gateway Funeral services for treating us with respect in every aspect during this process. The Jones and Mangum family thank you so much for allowing us to send my Queen home in style”
— Shakauna Jones
“I truly recommend Gateway Funeral and Cremation. The entire process of planning our mom's funeral was beyond excellence, from beginning to end. Everything was beautiful and down right elegant, from the Public Viewing to the ceremonial Celebration of Life. My mother was 97yrs old, Gateway literally treated our mom like a Queen, placing a crown on our mom. If you want a funeral home that will treat your loved one and family with dignity... Gateway should be your first and only choice. Thank you to the owner and entire staff of Gateway.”
— Shelly Wilson
“Gateway cremation was amazing on every level from the moment I called they were able to help me with every step of the process,I just communicated to them what we were looking for and John and his staff were able to put it all together. They did not leave out any details beautifully done. Service at Ambruster Chapel everything was there flower arrangement & the urn it was just beautiful. The staff was very professional, and extremely supportive at a very difficult time. I highly recommend Gateway when the time comes when you are needing their services.”
— Pete Nicolazzi
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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