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Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956 · (479) 474-5081
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.9102 Google reviews
About Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Van Buren, Arkansas that is part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral home chain in the country — families who prefer locally or independently owned funeral homes may want to keep that in mind. They offer a broad range of services typical of a full-service provider, including burial and pre-planning arrangements, and reviewers note that staff guided families through the process attentively without pressure. Pricing information was not available for this summary, so families are encouraged to request a General Price List directly, which funeral homes are legally required to provide. With a 4.9-star rating across 102 Google reviews, customer feedback is consistently positive, with families frequently highlighting the compassion and professionalism of staff members by name, the quality of preparation, and the feeling of being supported rather than rushed during a difficult time.
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$1,540
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Jan 22, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,540
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,130
Direct cremation from
$1,540
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$1,315
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$995
Other Preparation of the Body4 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$195
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$195
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$195
Refrigeration
$295
Use of Facilities and Staff10 items
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$195
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$395
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$595
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$595
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$695
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$195
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$695
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$595
Reception Room
$495
Transportation8 items
Transfer to or from airport
$395
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$495
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$395
Flower Vehicle
$95
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$395
Limousine
$195
Service vehicle
$195
Transfer to or from crematory
$95
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$2,645
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation of
$1,680
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$1,540–$16,935
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$1,540
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$2,735
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$1,990
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$1,935
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$1,735
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$1,540
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$2,130–$23,225
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$2,130
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$3,725
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$2,130
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,095
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,495–$4,695
Urns3 items
Urns
$95–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise51 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$295
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $495
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Combination Unit
$395
Crematory Fee
$330
Cross/Crucifix
From $25
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
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
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
From $125
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
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
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
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
★★★★★John Stuart
4 months agoWe’ve used Edwards Van Alma Funeral Home for over 40 years. Excellent care. So far in 2025 I’ve planned 3 funerals and 2 were only 9 days a part. My Mom then my Wife and in October my father in law. Ms. Brandy and Staff were so kind and caring. Thank you.
★★★★★Joe Morton
6 months agoI came in to make my final arrangements with Jody. She was great. She answered all my questions and discussed all the details thoroughly. The staff was very helpful during the process.
★★★★★Cheryl Crainshaw
6 months agoThe staff was very helpful and sincere in their care for our family. We didn’t feel rushed or pushed into any decision. They were very respectful and prepared Mom beautifully.
★★★★★Nick Spencer
7 months agoEdwards Van Alma staff were genuine, sensitive, understanding, and professional throughout the process. They were able to make a challenging few days a little easier with their professionalism and effective policies and procedures.
★★★★★Amanda Taylor
8 months agoThis place is so professional. They helped with every little detail. Took care of some of the important stuff, so the family could take the time to mourn. I would recommend them to all my friends and family. Sadly I have had to use this funeral home twice in the last five years. Both times I would r…
Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(479) 474-5081
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews102 reviews →
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