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McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West
4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 · (704) 395-0055
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★4.3109 Google reviews
About McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West
McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West is part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in the United States, which may mean less flexibility on pricing and a different experience than working with a locally owned, independent funeral home. The Charlotte location offers full-service funeral and cremation options and appears to have an established presence serving families over multiple years, including repeat business from the same families across different losses. Pricing information was not available for this location, so families should ask directly for a general price list, which funeral homes are required by law to provide. On Google, the funeral home holds a 4.3-star rating across 109 reviews, with customers consistently highlighting the professionalism and personal attentiveness of specific staff members — particularly Derek and Raphael — and noting that the team communicated clearly and helped families feel guided through a difficult process.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Jan 21, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,145
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,495
Direct cremation from
$2,145
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$4,600
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,095
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$500
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$250
Hairdresser
$80–$120
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$100
Refrigeration
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff12 items
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$1,195
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$295
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$1,195
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$1,195
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$1,495
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$1,495
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,495
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$250
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$400
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$400
Exclusive Use of Facilities
$3,995
Transportation7 items
Transfer to or from airport
$395
Transfer to anatomical donation
$395
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$590
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$995
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$545
Pallbearer vehicle
$420
Limousine
$420
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,395
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$3,395
Direct Cremation8 items
Direct Cremation
$2,145–$18,440
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$2,145
Direct Cremation with Shaker Pine - Pine casket - cremation oriented with a light pine
$3,840
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$3,340
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$2,595
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$2,540
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$2,340
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$2,145
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$5,495–$27,490
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$5,495
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility. The minimum casket is a Grey
$7,090
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$5,495
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,995
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$2,195–$5,095
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise66 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$295
Canopy At Cemetery
$150
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $595
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
$425
Combination Unit
$395
Crematory Fee
$400
Cross/Crucifix
From $35
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
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Hairdresser
$80–$120
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 Diamond
$3,499–$75,000
Memory Glass
$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
Outside Cemetery Opening and Closing
$995
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Remembrance Blanket
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rosary
$35
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
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Video Tribute
$295
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
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
★★★★★Bobby Shoemaker
a month agoDerek and his team did a wonderful job with my mom. I was very pleased with the way they handled everything and the care and respect they showed her. I would highly recommend Derek and his team to anyone in need of their services. Again, thank you for a job well done. Bobby Shoemaker
★★★★★Charles McCrary
2 months agoForest Lawn has handled several services for the family over the years. This was more challenging as I lost my dear wife of 48 years. Raphael met with me and we completed all the planning. Forest Lawn then delivered on all aspects, guiding me through the service easily. Thanks for getting me and th…
★★★★★Lisa Shealy
3 months agoI called Forest Lawn West to ask questions about having my son's name and birth date added to my mom's and dad's headstone. I highly recommend Keith Williams. He was very kind, and on point with answers. I'm thankful for his guidance. 👍
★★★★★Christina Phillip
5 months agoThe funeral home made this terrible even in our lives go as smooth as possible. They were kind and knowledgeable. Everything was explained and we always knew what they next steps were. Derek was readily available at all times. I would recommend to everyone.
★★★★★Steve O'Dell
7 months agoDignity and Freedom West specifically made my father and mother’s funeral a celebration and a send off that is rivaled by no one. Raphael, Maxine and the entire staff are the most top notch that you will ever deal with, and they handle every last detail so the family can concentrate on the loved one…
Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(704) 395-0055
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews109 reviews →
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