Schoedinger Midtown
Columbus, Franklin County, OH
A funeral home, part of SCI, sold under the Dignity Memorial brand.
Posted June 9, 2026 Checked August 18, 2026
Open the page this home posts it on229 E State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Direct cremation
$4,050
The middle price in Franklin County is $1,830.
The home posts $4,040. With the Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation), $4,050.
How this adds up
| "4. Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container" | $4,040 |
|---|---|
| Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation), set by Ohio Revised Code 3705.17, verified August 19, 2026 | $10 |
| Sum | $4,050 |
This covers basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct Cremation, the cremation charge itself, transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, refrigeration and the crematory fee is included. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, 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 the Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation) at $10 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct Cremation
- the cremation charge itself
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- refrigeration
- the crematory fee is included.
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "4. Direct Cremation with Trayview…".
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 30 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Franklin County is $1,830, from 10 posted price lists we have read.
Cremation with service
We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated June 9, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.
Immediate burial
$5,325
The middle price in Franklin County is $5,320.
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 $5,315. With the Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation), $5,325.
How this adds up
| "2. Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility" | $5,315 |
|---|---|
| Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation), set by Ohio Revised Code 3705.17, verified August 19, 2026 | $10 |
| Sum | $5,325 |
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 certified copies of the death certificate, 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 the Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation) at $10 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
- certified copies of the death certificate, 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 30 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 30 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Franklin County is $5,320, from 6 posted price lists we have read.
Burial with graveside service
$4,500
The middle price in Franklin County is $4,310.
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 ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation).
How this adds up
| "BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD" | $2,395 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $495 |
| "Refrigeration" | $200 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $460 |
| "Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)" | $495 |
| "Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service" | $445 |
| Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation), set by Ohio Revised Code 3705.17, verified August 19, 2026 | $10 |
| Sum | $4,500 |
It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, 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 the Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation) at $10 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
- ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation)
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- certified copies of the death certificate, 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 30 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Franklin County is $4,310, from 5 posted price lists we have read.
Traditional funeral service
$6,685
The middle price in Franklin County is $5,838.
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 ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation).
How this adds up
| "BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD" | $2,395 |
|---|---|
| "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," | $795 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $460 |
| "Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)" | $795 |
| "Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Funeral Service in Our Chapel" | $795 |
| "Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)" | $495 |
| "Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service" | $445 |
| Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation), set by Ohio Revised Code 3705.17, verified August 19, 2026 | $10 |
| Sum | $6,685 |
It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, 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 the Ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation) at $10 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
- ohio burial permit (authorizes cremation)
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- certified copies of the death certificate, 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 30 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $3.00 per mile.)"
The median across Franklin County is $5,838, from 5 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
Diamond Package
$795
This covers diamond Package.
How this adds up
| "Diamond Package" | $795 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $795 |
It does not cover what this package covers. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- diamond Package
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
Gold Package
$395
This covers gold Package.
How this adds up
| "Gold Package" | $395 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $395 |
It does not cover what this package covers. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- gold Package
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
Platinum Package
$495
This covers platinum Package.
How this adds up
| "Platinum Package" | $495 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $495 |
It does not cover what this package covers. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- platinum Package
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
1. Diamond Package XDPAIB4
$795
This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.
How this adds up
| "1. Diamond Package XDPAIB4" | $795 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $795 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- includes one on one time with our designer to plan
- materials include Personalized Register Book
- 150 Memorial Folders or Cards
2. Gold Package XDPAIB2
$395
This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.
How this adds up
| "2. Gold Package XDPAIB2" | $395 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $395 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- includes: Personalized Register Book
- 100 Memorial Folders or Cards
3. Platinum Package XDPAIB3
$495
This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.
How this adds up
| "3. Platinum Package XDPAIB3" | $495 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $495 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- includes: Personalized Register Book
- 150 Memorial Folders or Cards
- dignity Memorial® is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence.
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
This home's price list does not show a price for a certified copy of the death certificate, and we have no verified government fee for this place, so please ask the funeral home or the registrar in the county where the death happened what one copy costs.
Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
Where to look next
What the other funeral homes in Franklin County charge
The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:
- Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by SchoedingerColumbus, OH
- Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger-NorthColumbus, OH
- Families First Edwards Funeral HomeColumbus, OH
The same question, answered for every Ohio home we have read:
- How much does cremation cost in Ohio?
- How much does an immediate burial cost in Ohio?
- How much does a burial with a graveside service cost in Ohio?
- How much does a traditional funeral cost in Ohio?
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