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Kern Funeral Home
1122 S 3rd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 · (360) 336-2153
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★★★★★5.09 Google reviews

About Kern Funeral Home

Kern Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Mount Vernon, Washington area, which typically means families work directly with the owners rather than a corporate staff structure. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to handle a range of needs, though specific details about offerings such as pre-planning, veterans services, or grief support were not available for this summary. Their direct cremation starts at $1,060, which is a reasonable entry point, though pricing for traditional burial services was not available to assess how they compare more broadly to the local market. They hold a 5.0-star rating on Google, though with only 9 reviews, that score reflects a small sample size and may not capture the full range of family experiences — it's worth asking for references or reading any available detailed accounts before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,195
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,005
Direct cremation from
$1,195
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,310
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$490
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$195
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$540
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$540
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$340
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$235
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,060
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Julio Reyes
3 months ago

Ken funeral home helped put together my brothers funeral service.The moment i got together with sarah perry it was a lift from my shoulders, she helped with death certificates, scheduling a and service it nice to know that they care, and listen to are your needs. other funeral homes when you step in…

★★★★★Sabrina Stratton
a year ago

Kern Funeral Home handled the burial of my baby boy's ashes (he had been cremated elsewhere before I moved here). I was not able to let his ashes go for a long time, and I called twice and then changed my mind. They never pushed me. The third time, I was ready, and they were very good at respecting …

★★★★★Ascending & Alchemizing
7 years ago

Their packages were simple and straightforward. No hidden fees. Rex was very empathetic, professional and sweet during the entire planning process. I highly recommend making your first call to them to feel confident Your loved one will be taken care of while you are grieving.

★★★★★Timothy Daugherty
8 years ago

My mother passed away in January of 2013, I was unable to attend the funeral, and the costs incurred were left unpaid. Four years later I was able to meet with Funeral Director, Rex Watt. I always believed that Funeral Homes profited on others peoples loss and heartbreak. Rex Watt and Kern Funeral H…

★★★★★Ree Nay
10 years ago

No one likes to go to a funeral home let alone for someone you love.! We came for my grandfathers funeral and the staff there not only went out of their way to console us but thought of every little detail: each pee had two boxes of tissues, flowers were arranged around the room in an orderly fashio…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(360) 336-2153
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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