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vickie cork1mo ago
Garrett was so helpful and understanding. If and when I need this help again, I will definitely call Southwest Cremation.
319 N Main Ave Suite 120F, Springfield, MO 65806
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All pricing is published on the website with a General Price List dated June 5, 2024. Payment accepted via cash, check, major credit/debit cards, and cryptocurrency. Card payments incur processing fees. Pre-planning locks in current rates against projected 3-5% annual cost increases.
Southwest Cremation focuses exclusively on direct cremation without viewing or ceremony, positioning this as a flexible option that allows families to plan memorial gatherings independently. The service does not offer witnessing of cremations.
Southwest Cremation operates from a suite in downtown Springfield's 319 N. Main Ave building, offering a digital-native approach to funeral arrangements that stands apart from traditional funeral homes. Founded in 2024 by Garrett Hurd, a third-generation funeral director and embalmer, the service represents a deliberate departure from conventional models. Hurd holds a Bachelor's degree from Drury University and an Associate degree in Mortuary Science from Arkansas State University Mountain Home, bringing formal training to a streamlined operation.
The business model centers on transparency and accessibility: families can complete the entire arrangement process online in approximately 30 minutes, or connect with licensed staff by phone at any hour. This structure eliminates the need for in-person consultations at a funeral home while maintaining state licensing requirements. Hurd's family has served Illinois communities for decades; he relocated to southwest Missouri and worked with several local funeral homes before establishing this independent operation.
Southwest Cremation serves Springfield and surrounding communities within a 60-mile radius, including Republic, Nixa, Ozark, Strafford, Willard, Rogersville, Battlefield, and Fair Grove.
Garrett was so helpful and understanding. If and when I need this help again, I will definitely call Southwest Cremation.
My husbands last wish was to be cremated. I called a couple of places about Southwest Cremation. The comments were nice. I filled out the form online and they called. They were really nice and helpful. Thank you for making it as painless as possible at the time. They have checked...
Good experience.They took care of everything very well.
They make the process easy to do online. Extremely nice and helpful.
Garrett was amazing during a very difficult time. He took care of the entire process and informed us of each step as it occurred. It was really nice not to have to worry. Thank you to Southwest for your compassion and respect.
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