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Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors
2116 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233 · (205) 251-5254
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.9225 Google reviews
About Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors
Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlors is a long-established Birmingham funeral home that is now part of Service Corporation International, the largest corporate funeral home chain in the country — something families who prefer locally or independently owned businesses may want to keep in mind. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, and customer reviews mention pre-need (advance) planning services as well, making them an option for families planning ahead or arranging services after a loss. Traditional burial starts at $2,797, though final costs will vary depending on the services and merchandise selected; pricing data for direct cremation was not available, so it's worth asking for a full General Price List when you contact them. Across 225 Google reviews, Johns-Ridout's holds a 4.9-star rating, with customers consistently highlighting individual staff members — particularly funeral directors Jim Johnson and Keith — for their patience, compassion, and willingness to guide families through a difficult process with care.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 7, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$4,600
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$6,495
Direct cremation from
$4,600
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$5,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,495
Other Preparation of the Body6 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$580
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$295
Hairdresser
$125
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$95
Additional day of refrigeration charge (per day)
$100
Refrigeration
$295
Use of Facilities and Staff12 items
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation for four hours the evening before, or for two
$595
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for Celebration of Life Graveside Services
$1,895
Standard Facilities & Staff Services
$1,895
Premium Facilities & Staff Services
$2,195
Off-Site Venue Staff Services for Celebration
$2,195
Extraordinary Affair
$3,995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$295
Additional Personalization
$295
Standard Personalization
$795
Premium Personalization
$1,395
Signature Personalization
$3,995
Transportation7 items
Service vehicle
$395
Transfer to or from airport
$495
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$695
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$695
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$495
Pallbearer vehicle
$195
Limousine
$995
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,495
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation of
$4,285
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$4,600–$20,295
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$4,600
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$5,795
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$5,050
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$4,995
Direct Cremation with Safeway Cremation Container - Corrugated fiberboard construction
$4,795
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$4,600
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$6,495–$27,890
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$6,495
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$8,090
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$6,495
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,395
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$3,245–$7,545
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise88 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional 4.5"x5.75" Portrait Cards
$25
Air Tray
$395
Audio Visual Equipment Rental
$295
Bagpiper
$495
Balloon Release
$195
Bookmarks (Per 12)
$25
Butterfly Release
$295
Cap Panels
$145
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $795
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Cemetery Equipment Rental Fee
$695
Cemetery Interment - PAF Only
$2,695
Combination Unit
$395
Cremation Expediting Fee
$395
Cremation Witnessing Fee
$395
Crematory Fee
$475
Cross/Crucifix
From $25
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Dove Release
$395
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
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Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Light of Remembrance
$395
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$295
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Diamond
$3,499
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Name Plate
$125–$395
Neptune Memorial Reef Exclusive Placements
From $37,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Limited Placements
From $22,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Premium Placements
From $18,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Scattering
From $1,495
Neptune Memorial Reef Standard Placements
From $9,995
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Outside Outer Burial Container Installation
$695
Personal Care Pouch
$195
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Service Webcast
$695
Shiva Candles
$10
Shiva Register Book
$50
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Tahara Room
$295
Temporary Container
$95
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$895
Brown Service Services Package
$1,490
Service vehicle
$395
Arranging For Musicians
$300
Arranging for Obituaries
$300
Arranging and Processing Death Certificate
$300
Filing Government Claims
$300
Filing Insurance Claims
$300
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Kimberly Petty
9 months agoMs. Tan Alexander provided professional and compassionate service to help my family with a PreNeed.It was nice to have someone put your mind at ease while planning for our love ones final arrangements.
★★★★★Mary Walters
a year agoKeith was amazing helping us with our uncle’s arrangements. He took the time to explain things, genuinely wanted to know the family and our loved one, and understood exactly what we needed and wanted. It was certainly five star service-which is so rare these days. Thank you Keith for all your help …
★★★★★MR Turner
a year agoJim Johnson, the funeral director of Johns-Ridout's Southside location, was extraordinary in every way after the unexpected passing of our mom. He went above and beyond to assist us during the entire process, always taking the time to answer our questions in a timely manner, with caring professional…
★★★★★Karen Belina
a year agoWe are from South Alabama and my husband passed while at UAB. We knew no funeral homes in the area. Called several friends and each recommended John-Ridout's without talking to each other. They were timely, professional and gentle with our family who was in shock and mourning. We appreciated their …
★★★★★Ginny Butts
2 years agoI highly recommend Johns-Ridout for all your funeral needs. Great facility with great people. I had the pleasure of meeting with Jim, who is beyond amazing while working with me through a difficult time. He is a very warm person, whom I will always remember for being helpful, understanding, attentiv…
Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(205) 251-5254
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews225 reviews →
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