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Nelson Family Mortuary
4780 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604 · (801) 405-7444
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★★★★★5.0205 Google reviews

About Nelson Family Mortuary

Nelson Family Mortuary is an independently owned funeral home serving the Provo area, which means families work directly with the owning family rather than a corporate organization. They operate as a full-service funeral home, able to accommodate a range of needs including cremation and traditional burial arrangements. Their direct cremation starts at $1,650, which is a reasonable starting point worth confirming directly with them, as final costs depend on the services selected. On Google, they hold a 5.0-star rating across 205 reviews, a notably high volume for a funeral home, suggesting families have had consistently positive experiences — though reading a cross-section of those reviews yourself can help set realistic expectations for your specific situation.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,650
Direct cremation from
$1,650
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,650
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$375
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$525
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$525
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$295
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$475
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$325
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$295
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,650
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,650
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,650
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Suzy Salazar
a month ago

Nelson's took a very traumatic situation and made it remarkably smooth. They handled the entire funeral for my mother within 48 hours of her passing! She looked beautiful: Hair, makeup, and even a new clothing. The flowers were elegant and just like we wanted. The timing was perfect and I was s…

★★★★★Guy Hill
2 months ago

From the beginning to the end, our experience with Nelson Family Mortuary was excellent. Whenever we had problems, they quickly resolved them. We especially appreciated the personal touches Lance gave to our family. The website to help us honor our mother, the programs and the respectful way in whi…

★★★★★Elizabeth Shoemaker
2 months ago

Nelson’s family Mortuary are professional, kind and generous. Our family deeply appreciate their help leading us through the difficult time of the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend Terry Shoemaker.

★★★★★Topanga Hawkins
2 months ago

We lost our 3 year old daughter and had the feeling we needed to go with Nelson’s. They seriously went above and beyond the way they took care of us. They did everything, wrote checklists, and just made the whole process so seamless. They really truly care about their people. So grateful we chose Ne…

★★★★★Elaine Jarvie
10 months ago

I would not trust anyone but Lance Nelson when saying goodbye to a loved one. This if our fourth experience (elderly parents) and each were 5 star. Everything was taken care of to perfection, regardless of venue. We had two services and meals at the mortuary, one service at the church, and one grave…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(801) 405-7444
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews205 reviews →
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