Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home & Cremation Services
411 Fairdale Road, Fairdale, KY 40118 · (502) 361-1688
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★5.048 Google reviews
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About Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located in Fairdale, Kentucky and operates as a full-service funeral home, though families should be aware it is owned by Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in the country, rather than an independent or family-owned business. They offer a range of services including burial and cremation, and the staff — particularly team members Jimmy and Belinda, who are mentioned by name across multiple reviews — appear to provide a personalized, hands-on level of care that customers have found reassuring during difficult arrangements. No pricing data was available for this location, so families are encouraged to request a General Price List directly, which funeral homes are required by law to provide. On Google, Fairdale-McDaniel holds a 5.0-star rating across 48 reviews, with customers consistently praising the compassion and attentiveness of the staff, their willingness to handle logistical details, and the quality of the facility; no notable criticism or complaint patterns appear in the available reviews.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 21, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,695
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,570
Direct cremation from
$1,695
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$2,850
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$500
Other Preparation of the Body6 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$700
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$225
Cosmetology
$395
Hairdresser
$75
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$100
Refrigeration
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff11 items
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present)
$595
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$400
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$400
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$300
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$400
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,495
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation, Same Day as Service.
$400
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$225
Reception Room
$795
Transportation10 items
Transfer to or from airport
$210
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$155
Caisson
$595
Transfer to or from crematory
$155
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$275
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$325
Pallbearer vehicle
$195
Limousine
$300
Service vehicle
$150
Transfer of Remains W/IN US and Canada
$1,394
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$1,395
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$2,910
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$1,695–$17,990
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$1,695
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$2,890
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$2,145
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$2,090
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$1,800
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$1,695
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$2,570–$24,565
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$2,570
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$4,165
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$2,570
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$105–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,995
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,295–$3,820
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise65 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$180
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
$895
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
$295
Crematory Fee
$350
Cross/Crucifix
$25
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Dove Release
$450
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
Contact
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Ark Service
$395
Keepsake Box
$25
Laminated Obituary (Each)
$3
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
Memorial Book
From $55
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
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
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 Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Prayer Cards (Per 100)
From $95
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Service Folders (Per 100)
From $95
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Temporary Container
$59
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Video Tribute
$70
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$825
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Becky Newton
a month ago

When I lost my mother last month it was a difficult time for me and my family. I've never had to go through anything like this before so I didn't know what to expect but Jimmy and Belinda and the rest of the staff at Fairdale McDaniel Funeral Home were truly amazing. They took care of everything for…

★★★★★Ashley Kerr
2 months ago

During one of the most difficult times in our lives, the staff at this funeral home showed us an incredible level of kindness, compassion, and care. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family, not just clients. Every detail was handled with patience and genuine empathy, which brought …

★★★★★Jean Henry
4 months ago

I really leaned on Jimmy @ Fairdale McDaniel when my Mom passed this year, just like he was a resourceful member of the family. I've heard funeral homes really help you on what to do next, but mostly, Fairdale-McDaniel took care of a lot of those things for us. Their facility was perfect for our big…

★★★★★Cody Harris
4 months ago

Last week, I got to celebrate the life of my beautiful 61- year old mother. I was not prepared. Jimmy, Belinda and the crew here took absolute total care of my family and I. The facility is beautiful and clean. The service was exactly what I imagined. I was so distraught and Jimmy and team made…

★★★★★Allison Sliter
4 months ago

Jimmy and Belinda did a wonderful job with the funeral services for my aunt Pamela. From answering the phone when I called with multiple questions to accommodating lots of changes in a short amount of time, they handled it all with grace, compassion and kindness. Their pricing was excellent and Jimm…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(502) 361-1688
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews48 reviews →
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