After years in the funeral industry, we saw a Simpler Way! Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial was born out of deep desire to help and provide families in the Quad Cities and beyond (60-mile radius) with a simpler, transparent yet dignified and caring option for a loved one’s end of life. Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial honors your loved one’s life and eases the emotional stress during a difficult time by providing a SIMPLE and affordable option for either direct cremation or direct burial service available in the Quad Cities and surrounding (60 mile radius) areas. The cost of Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial services is simple and transparent, leaving no surprises or unexpected costs. At Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, we believe you should know exactly how much you are going to pay, upfront. Our simple one price of $995 is for our direct cremation service which includes everything from beginning to end or our direct burial package cost is only $1995, which includes everything except the cemetery lot.