Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services

Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services, located at 3975 South Durango Drive in the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an award-winning, independent funeral home that has redefined end-of-life care in Southern Nevada since its founding in 2009 by Wendy Kraft and Laura Sussman. Established as a compassionate, LGBTQ+-friendly alternative to corporate funeral providers, the firm has earned a stellar 4.9-star rating from over 300 reviews, reflecting its unwavering commitment to personalized, dignified service at fair prices.

The facility itself is a deliberate departure from traditional funeral home aesthetics; designed to feel like a warm, professional office environment with earthy tones and comfortable furnishings, it offers a chapel with movable seating for flexible service configurations, private viewing rooms, a reception area, and gender-neutral restrooms. The funeral home is fully wheelchair accessible, with free on-site parking and a parking garage. Services are available 24/7, with office hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and weekends by appointment.

Kraft-Sussman offers a comprehensive range of services, including burial services, cremation services, funeral and memorial services, and pre-need planning. Notably, in 2019, it became the first funeral home in Nevada and the 14th in the United States to offer aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis), a water-based, low-emission alternative to flame cremation. Through a licensed partner, the firm also provides human composting (natural organic reduction). Other offerings include direct cremation starting at $3,010, burial services starting at $4,525, online arrangement options, free self-service obituaries, identification viewings, and priority mail of ashes. The staff is knowledgeable in a wide range of cultural and religious traditions, including Jewish, Christian, Protestant, Catholic, Hindu, Methodist, Buddhist, Hispanic, veteran, Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities. A shomer can be arranged for Jewish families upon request.

Additional unique features include a therapy dog, out-of-town transfer services, and veteran services with military honors. Kraft-Sussman is the only mortuary in Southern Nevada invited to participate in Kavod (selected Jewish funeral homes) and is certified as a Veterans and Family Memorial Care Provider. While the funeral home does not operate an on-site crematory or cemetery, it partners with trusted local providers to ensure seamless care. The firm also offers aftercare and grief support, as well as cremation keepsakes and memorial programs. Whether families seek a traditional burial, a celebration of life, or an eco-friendly alternative, Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services provides compassionate, personalized guidance through every step of the journey.