Schoedinger East
SC
Schoedinger East
5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232 · (614) 861-6268
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.982 Google reviews
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About Schoedinger East

Schoedinger East is part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in the country, which also operates under the Dignity Memorial brand — families who prefer an independently owned business may want to consider that context. They offer full-service funeral arrangements including burial and memorial services, and at least one reviewer noted the convenience of at-home consultations with a funeral arranger. Pricing data 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. Reviewers give Schoedinger East a 4.9-star rating across 82 Google reviews, with consistent praise for specific staff members — Bailey, Hannah, Kari, and Quentin Holmes are mentioned by name — and for the team's patience, compassion, and clear communication during arrangements.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 21, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,645
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,715
Direct cremation from
$3,645
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$2,295
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$775
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Additional day of refrigeration charge (per day)
$20
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$300
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$300
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$145
Refrigeration
$200
Use of Facilities and Staff9 items
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$795
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation (Per hour) (Our services include set-up of
$300
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$395
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$795
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Memorial Service
$395
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$795
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$225
Additional Charge – Evening Service
$195
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$300
Transportation7 items
Transfer to or from airport
$350
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$495
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$425
Lead vehicle
$195
Service vehicle
$225
Limousine
$395
Sprinter Van Limousine
$425
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$3,615
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home2 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$1,600
This charge includes Professional Staff and Services for Anatomical Donation, Transfer of remains
$1,090
Direct Cremation6 items
Direct Cremation
$3,645–$20,540
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$3,645
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$4,840
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$4,095
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$4,040
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$3,645
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$3,715–$26,310
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$3,715
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$5,310
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$3,715
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$395–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$22,595
Caskets
$1,100–$2,299
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,395–$21,095
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
Contact
FLOWERS
Contact
Other Merchandise82 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Acrylic Photo Block (3X3)
$50
Additional Copies of Video Tribute (DVD or USB)
$25
Air Tray
$195
Audio Visual Equipment Rental
$295
Bagpiper
$250
Burial Clothing
From $97
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $795
Celebrant Service
$450
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Combination Unit
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Coordination Fee for International Ship-Out
$995
Cremation Witnessing Fee
$595
Crematory Fee
$600
Cross/Crucifix
$13
Custom Engraving
$395
Diamond Package
$795
Dove Release
From $250
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Engraving or Marker Inscription
From $395
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Family Estate Manager
$295
Family Heirloom Collection
$395
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Gold Package
$395
Hospitality Fee
$250
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
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$150
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Canvas Portrait (11x14 framed to 16x20)
$45
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Cards/Folders (each)
$2
Memorial Diamond
$3,499
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Multi-Page Programs/Bulletins (per sheet, letter sized, folded)
$275
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
Ohio Preneed Recovery Fund
$5
Parting Stone - 40-80 Stones. Solidified Remains. Colors vary
$1,995
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
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
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Remembrance Blanket
$295
Rounded or Beveled Corners (per 100)
$25
Rush Order/Reprint Fee
$50
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Schoedinger Corner Upgrades: Rounded or Beveled
$25
Schoedinger Premium Upgrades: Foil Accents
$75
Schoedinger Soft Touch w/ Rounded Corners Upgrade
$50
Shiva Candle
$13
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Portrait (8x10 framed to 11x14)
$60
Standard Acknowledgment Cards (set of 50 with envelopes)
$65
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Temporary Container
$59
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
D iamond Package XDPAIB4
$795
G old Package XDPAIB2
$395
P latinum Package XDPAIB3
$495

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Damien Bridges
3 months ago

We had an exceptional experience with Schoedinger East Funeral Home during a very difficult time for our family. Bailey, Hannah, and Kari did an outstanding job from start to finish. They were compassionate, patient, and incredibly professional, making every step of the process easy to understand an…

★★★★★Valerie Jones
3 months ago

I spoke to Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens first since my mom had a prepaid burial policy with them and asked for a recommendation. I now know they are with the same corporation Dignity Memorial. I received outstanding customer service from Kari Wydo, Bailey, and Ms. Patsy. They made the funeral plan…

★★★★★Annamaria Despas
6 months ago

Thank you, Schoedinger East for once again taking wonderful care of my loved one. Bailey and Hannah were so pleasant and easy to work with. Very professional and kind. The service set up was comfortable and the flowers were gorgeous. I highly recommend Schoedinger East. It is our family go to. Than…

★★★★★S.J. Shields
6 months ago

From the moment Quentin Holmes walked through my front door, I knew I was in compassionate, capable hands. He came to my home, sat with me, and gently walked me through every detail with clarity and care. There was no rush, no pressure—just genuine empathy and professionalism that made a difficult t…

★★★★★T Allen
8 months ago

Schoedinger East helped us through the worst days of our lives- when we had to plan our son’s memorial service. From the first moments we contacted them, they were genuinely kind, considerate and professional. They guided us through the process and when we made some updates to the program, they made…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(614) 861-6268
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews82 reviews →
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