Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger–Hilltop
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Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger–Hilltop
3030 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204 · (614) 279-8675
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.866 Google reviews

About Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger–Hilltop

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger–Hilltop is part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral home chain in the United States, operating under a local brand name — families who prefer independently or family-owned businesses may want to keep that in mind. The Columbus location offers full-service funeral and cremation options and can accommodate both planned and unexpected deaths. Across 66 Google reviews, the home holds a 4.8-star rating, with customers consistently highlighting the professionalism and compassion of specific staff members — Andrea and Hannah are mentioned by name — and describing a sense of being treated like family during difficult moments. No notable complaint patterns appear in the available reviews, though pricing information was not available for this summary, so families are encouraged to request an itemized General Price List directly from the funeral home to compare costs with other Columbus-area providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 21, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,625
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$1,770
Direct cremation from
$1,625
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$945
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$775
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$195
Cosmetology
$195
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$400
Refrigeration
$200
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$145
Use of Facilities and Staff12 items
Facilities & Staff for Private Viewing by Family
$200
Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation - to 2 Hours
$150
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Funeral Service in Our Chapel
$400
Staff Services for Funeral Service at Religious Facility
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present)
$400
Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) at Other Facility
$400
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$345
Reception Room
$250
Additional Charge – Evening Service
$200
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$495
Supervision of Disinterment
$900
Transportation6 items
Transfer to or from airport
$350
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$295
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$350
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$425
Limousine
$395
Lead vehicle
$225
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$2,300
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$1,600
Direct Cremation6 items
Direct Cremation
$1,625–$7,320
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$1,625
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$2,820
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$2,075
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$1,820
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$1,625
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$1,770–$7,465
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$1,770
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$3,515
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$1,770
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$5,695
Caskets
$595
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,495–$21,195
Urns3 items
Urns
$55–$495
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise65 items
Acrylic Photo Block (3X3)
$50
Additional 4.5"x5.75" Portrait Cards
$25
Advantage Thank You Cards
$50
Air Tray
$295
Basic Register Book
$50
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Disposal Fee
$335
Catered Receptions
From $295
Celebrant Service
$450
Combination Unit
$395
Complete Service Folders
$80
Coordination Fee for International Ship-Out
$300
Crematory Fee
$600
Cross/Crucifix
$20
Custom Engraving
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Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Gold Package
$395
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$25
Keepsake Bookmarks (pack of 4)
$30
Laminated Prayer Cards (set of 12)
$36
Large Portrait Board or Sign In Board (24x36 on foam board)
$95
Large Portrait Board or Sign In Board (24x36 on foam board)
$95
Lifetime Register Book
$90
Limited Service Folders
$50
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
From $195
Medium Canvas Portrait (11x14 framed to 16x20)
$45
Memorial Cards/Folders (each)
$2
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Multi-Page Programs/Bulletins (per sheet, letter sized, folded)
$275
Multi-Page Programs/Bulletins (per sheet, letter sized, folded)
$275
Ornament Stand
$25
Parting Stone - 40-80 Stones. Solidified Remains. Colors vary
$1,995
Personalized or Collage Casket Cap Panel
$125
Personalized Register Book
$125
Personalized Thank You Cards (set of 50 with envelopes)
$88
Personalized Tribute Candle (up to 12 photos)
$50
Photo Collage (24x30 on foam board)
$125
Platinum Package
$495
Prayer Cards (Per 100)
From $75
Remembrance Blanket
$295
Rosary
$20
Rush Order/Reprint Fee
$50
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Schoedinger Corner Upgrades: Rounded or Beveled
$25
Schoedinger Premium Upgrades: Foil Accents
$75
Schoedinger Soft Touch w/ Rounded Corners Upgrade
$50
Silver Package
$245
Small Portrait (8x10 framed to 11x14)
$60
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Temporary Container
$59
Value Service Folders
$50
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$825
L i mited Stationery XSMBKPSUQ
$100
V alue Stationery XSPCCAI
$150
A dvantage Stationery XSPCCAJ
$220
C omplete Stationery XSPABAC
$255
S i lver Package XDPAIB1
$245
G old Package XDPAIB2
$395
P latinum Package XDPAIB3
$495

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Jack HALL
a month ago

Worked with Andrea on my father’s cremation, the whole experience was truly the most pleasant experience I could ask for. They picked my father up at the rehab center, the young man was professional and caring, and treated my father with dignity. The whole team was very kind and made the experienc…

★★★★★Diana Welch
2 months ago

It’s extremely difficult when a loved one dies. Unexpected deaths can be traumatic. Advantage Funeral and Cremation on the Hilltop of Columbus Ohio can be there for you when there are no easy answers. They have wonderful people that will help you through what is needed for your loved one. They to…

★★★★★JustBillee
2 months ago

My brother unexpectedly passed. Advantage funeral went over and beyond for us. The helped to make a difficult situation seem like it was things they do on a regular basis. It wasn’t until later I realized how truly special the employees they have are and how they went over and beyond. I would recomm…

★★★★★Brad Willette
2 months ago

With my Mom’s recent passing, I certainly appreciate the care and support my family received from Andrea, Hannah and staff at Schoedinger Hill Top Funeral Home. They spent the time we needed in helping us prepare my Mom’s funeral and cremation, they were wonderful to work with during these trying t…

★★★★★Charles Jones
3 months ago

I was treated with respect and care at this establishment. I definitely recommend them as a quality funeral and cremation service. The entire family of representatives assisted us as if we were their own family. Thank you again and again for your support and care during our time of grief. Since…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(614) 279-8675
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews66 reviews →
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