Six generations • Family owned since 1866

Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services for Moline, IL

When a loved one dies in Moline, you need clear answers close to home. Wendt Funeral Home helps Moline families arrange affordable funerals, direct cremation, memorial gatherings, and burial services from our home at 1811 15th Street Place. Whether your priority is a quiet goodbye, a church funeral, or a gathering filled with family stories, we can help you choose a service that respects both the person and your budget.

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Serving Moline, IL

From our Moline funeral home

Direct cremation from $1,895

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The same family since 1866

A farewell that reflects a Moline life

A Moline life may be remembered through years of work, neighborhood friendships, school activities, or time along the Mississippi River. A service can reflect those connections through photographs, favorite music, a written tribute, or stories shared by the people who knew your loved one best. You do not need an elaborate production to make those memories visible. Bring a few ideas to the arrangement conversation, and we will help you decide what fits the kind of gathering you want.

Six generations of the same family

Wendt Funeral Home’s family history began in 1866. Our continued family ownership means the people guiding today’s arrangements carry forward a responsibility built over generations. We serve the Illinois–Iowa Quad Cities from Moline, with attention to the individual wishes of each family.



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Life’s Journey burial package: $8,143

$8,143

A one-day funeral, visitation, and graveside burial package for Moline families. The 2026 package brochure includes:



  • Funeral director and staff services, care-facility use, preparation, and transfer within a 30-mile radius.
  • Embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, and casketing.
  • Same-day two-hour visitation with funeral and graveside services; Monday–Friday scheduling between 9–11 a.m., at Wendt or a chosen location within 30 miles.
  • Service coordination, including death certificates, newspaper obituaries, clergy, and cemeteries.
  • Mini hearse, online obituary tribute, social sharing, and an immediate-family arrangement conference.
  • Stationery: register book, memorial folders, contribution envelopes, and thank-you notes.
  • A Batesville M39 steel casket with velvet interior, Q01 20-gauge steel casket with rosetan crepe interior, or Montgomery hardwood veneer casket with crepe interior.
  • Required documents and authorizations, completed online, in person, or by email.


Sales tax and cash advances (third-party charges) are excluded. Ask for the complete estimate, including any cemetery, vault, clergy, or other outside charges. Brochure prices are effective January 1, 2026, and subject to change.

2026 packages brochure included in the ZIP. Package information is also available through our online arranger: Someone Has Died, Someone Is Dying, or Planning Ahead.

What do funeral and cremation services cost in Moline?

Published Simple Direct Cremation Package

Starting at $1,895

Wendt’s published package includes the following core services:


  • Local transfer within a 30-mile radius.
  • Funeral director and staff services, with care-facility use.
  • Crematory charges and required permits and fees.
  • An arrangement conference with immediate family.
  • Death-certificate paperwork and one certified copy.
  • Required authorizations and an online obituary tribute with social sharing.


Ask about low cost funeral and cremation options. Request an itemized estimate for selected gatherings, merchandise, cemetery services, and other applicable charges. Prices may change; the current General Price List and written agreement govern your selections.

For a Moline family, keeping services in one setting can simplify the day. A visitation followed by a funeral at Wendt, or a small memorial after cremation, creates different costs and different opportunities to gather. Ask us to compare those choices side by side. If you already have a cemetery space, bring the ownership information so the estimate reflects what still needs to be arranged rather than assuming you must purchase everything again.

Church services and local gathering preferences

If First Lutheran Church of Moline or another congregation is part of your family’s life, tell us who should be involved before choosing a date. We can discuss coordination with your clergy and the location you prefer. A funeral at a church and a memorial at the funeral home have different scheduling needs. Families who prefer a gathering without religious elements can focus on music, memories, and a personal tribute.



Visit First Lutheran Church of Moline.

Cemetery information for Moline families

Moline families may consider Riverside Cemetery or Moline Memorial Park. The City of Moline operates both, with options for remembering people who choose burial or cremation. If your family has an existing space, ask the cemetery to confirm the remaining interment rights and applicable charges. Cemetery space, opening and closing, and memorial selections should be reviewed separately from the funeral home estimate. Cremation can still be followed by a permanent cemetery resting place.



City of Moline cemetery information.

Veterans, honors, and benefit questions

Tell us if your loved one served in the military. We can discuss documents, honors, and possible benefits. Rock Island National Cemetery may be an option for eligible people; the VA confirms eligibility and the cemetery coordinates availability. Benefits vary, and funeral home services should still be reviewed in your estimate.



Bring discharge paperwork, such as a DD214, if available. If it cannot be found, ask us where to begin. Explore Wendt’s veteran services or review VA cemetery eligibility information.

Arrangements, transportation, and visiting us

Our funeral home is in Moline itself. Distance and travel time depend on your neighborhood; use the directions link below for your starting address. Family members can meet here or begin the arrangement conversation remotely, whichever makes planning easier.



Call (309) 764-6781 after a death and tell us your loved one’s location. We will explain the next steps. Paperwork can be handled online, by email, or in person.


Our location: 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL 61265. Get directions from your address.

Map: Wendt Funeral Home, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline. Use the directions link above to open the live map.

Plan ahead for your family

Preplanning records your burial or cremation wishes, preferred gathering, and budget. Keep cemetery and veteran documents with your plans. Ask separately about funding options and terms, and tell someone you trust where the plans are kept.



Start exploring preplanning, or call us for a personal conversation.

Moline funeral and cremation FAQs

  • How much does cremation cost for a Moline family?

    Wendt Funeral Home’s published Simple Direct Cremation Package starts at $1,895. The total depends on the arrangement and any additional selections or applicable charges. Request a written estimate and review our current General Price List before deciding.




  • How much is the Life’s Journey funeral package for Moline families?

    The Life’s Journey package is $8,143 for a one-day visitation, funeral, and graveside burial arrangement, with the listed casket choices and services. Sales tax and third-party cash advances are excluded. Ask for a written total for your exact plan.



  • Can arrangements be started online or by email?

    Yes. Wendt offers online arrangements, and paperwork can be completed online, by email, or in person. Call us if a death has occurred so we can confirm the transfer and explain the forms and authorizations needed.



  • Is transportation included in direct cremation?

    The published package includes a local transfer within a 30-mile radius. Give us the precise transfer address so we can confirm what applies. Ask separately about transportation associated with a ceremony, cemetery service, or a location beyond the included area.

  • Can cremation include a funeral or memorial?

    Yes. We can discuss a funeral with cremation or a memorial gathering after cremation. Direct cremation is the simpler arrangement without a preceding visitation or ceremony. Any added gathering should be included in your written estimate.



  • Do you help veterans and their families?

    Yes. We can help explore veteran arrangements, military honors, and benefit paperwork. Eligibility is determined by the responsible agencies. VA cemetery benefits do not automatically pay every funeral home or optional service expense.



  • Can we keep the visitation and funeral in Moline?

    Yes. Ask Wendt about gathering at our Moline funeral home or coordinating a service at your chosen church or venue. Availability, service length, and the selections you make determine the schedule and total cost.



  • Can we plan ahead without choosing every detail today?

    Yes. Begin with your burial or cremation preference, the kind of gathering you want, and a comfortable budget. Wendt can help record your wishes, explain funding options, and identify the details that can be decided later.



Serving Moline and neighboring communities

Our Moline funeral home serves families throughout these nearby Illinois and Iowa communities. Explore an individual city page or return to our service-area guide.

Talk with Wendt Funeral Home

For an immediate need or a planning conversation, call (309) 764-6781. Tell us you are arranging services for a Moline family, the kind of farewell you are considering, and any budget concerns. We will help you take the next step.