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About Us

Who we are

Celebrating life since 2017

As a proud member of the St. Louis community since 2017, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.

What we stand for

Our promise

Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.

Dignity

Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.

Guidance

Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.

Legacy

Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.

Our story

 Established in 2017, our funeral home and cemetery has evolved greatly over the years to accommodate the evolving needs of our community. Yet our commitment to service remains the same. Even as we modernize our services and facilities, we stay true to our belief that honoring and celebrating life is deeply sacred and personal.

300K+

Legacies Honored

7

Years in Business

5M+

Moments Remembered

2017

Jon & Erin Hughes officially opened Hughes Funeral Alternatives on South Grand Boulevard in South City St. Louis. The company was the first and still is the only provider of Aquamation in the State of Missouri.

2022

After steadily growing, Hughes Funeral Alternatives was in need of a bigger location. In December of 2022, Jon & Erin purchased Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery from the Zell family. This space allows the Hughes Family not only to provide Aquamation, but funeral services, burials, entombments, and inurnments.

2023

The 'Garden of Renewal' is opened at Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery. This is the first and only bio-degradable urn garden in St. Louis

2024

Hughes Funeral Alternatives starting offering 'Aquamation for Pets' making them the first and only Aquamation provider for pets in the St. Louis area.

Meet the team

Our incredible staff

Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.

We're here for you

A time to honor, comfort and heal

We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.

We’ll take care of every detail

We'll help you with everything you need with a simple step-by-step process for all of your funeral, cremation and cemetery plans.

Unique Funerals and Tributes

Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.

Compassionate customer care

We're here to answer any questions and help in any way we can – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Past memorials

“Would recommend Hughes Cremation and Alternative to anyone. Jon was the nicest kindest man you could ever meet. Thank you for what you did for my daughter as she said good bye to her father. Can't thank you enough for all you kindness at such a sad time.”

Author: Jennifer Starns rated with 5 stars
Careers

We're hiring

Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Hughes Funeral Alternatives LLC offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.

Plan Ahead

Plan for the future, today

Pre-planning lets your loved ones focus on honoring life instead of hashing out details. Learn the choices you can make now, so a future funeral becomes more of a celebration than a burden.