Cremation Near Me

Find cremation providers near you and see what they actually charge. We list 8,099 providers across 1,990 cities in 51 states, with published direct cremation prices wherever a provider publishes one.

Lowest listed price

$484

Cheapest direct cremation in the directory

National median

$2,050

Across 4,208 priced providers

Typical range

$1,495–$2,695

Middle half of all listed prices

There is no single national price for cremation, which is why a search for "cremation near me" is so hard to answer in one number. What there is, is a reliable shape: direct cremation — no viewing, no ceremony beforehand — is the cheapest option almost everywhere, and across the 4,208 providers here that publish a price the median is $2,050. Full-service cremation with a viewing and a ceremony costs several times that.

The number that matters is the one being charged in your city, not the national one. Pick your metro below, or your state, and you will land on the local list with the prices providers there actually publish.

One thing worth knowing before you call anyone: under the FTC Funeral Rule, any funeral provider must quote prices over the phone if you ask, must give you an itemized price list in person, and cannot require you to buy a package. Three phone calls asking the same question — "what is your total price for direct cremation, including transport, the container, permits and death certificates?" — is the whole comparison.

Cremation services near me: the largest metro areas

Jump straight to the providers we list in the biggest US cities, or find your state further down the page.

New York City, NY28 providers · from $1,358Los Angeles, CA16 providers · from $600Chicago, IL18 providers · from $1,275Houston, TX18 providers · from $1,095Phoenix, AZ17 providers · from $695Philadelphia, PA15 providers · from $775San Antonio, TX15 providers · from $695San Diego, CA21 providers · from $645Dallas, TX14 providers · from $1,195San Jose, CA18 providers · from $750Austin, TX24 providers · from $650Jacksonville, FL17 providers · from $795Fort Worth, TX16 providers · from $1,095Columbus, OH15 providers · from $795Indianapolis, IN19 providers · from $695San Francisco, CA14 providers · from $1,173Charlotte, NC17 providers · from $895Seattle, WA16 providers · from $655Denver, CO19 providers · from $1,195Washington, DC14 providers · from $1,295Nashville, TN14 providers · from $945Oklahoma City, OK24 providers · from $735El Paso, TX13 providers · from $1,195Boston, MA9 providers · from $995

How much does cremation cost near me?

These are the direct cremation prices providers in this directory publish, summarised by state. They are listed prices from real providers, not survey averages — which is why the lowest price in a state is often less than half its median. Open your state to see which provider is charging what.

StateProvidersLowest listedMedian
Alabama191$699$1,995
Alaska49$1,275$1,935
Arizona161$539$1,225
Arkansas148$670$1,825
California307$526$1,595
Colorado168$650$1,495
Connecticut189$899$3,220
Delaware93$1,195$2,495
District of Columbia14$1,295$1,795
Florida317$484$1,595
Georgia200$645$1,808
Hawaii46$950$1,483
Idaho76$765$1,595
Illinois215$950$2,350
Indiana213$695$2,288
Iowa138$1,562$2,835
Kansas112$695$2,250
Kentucky175$800$2,100
Louisiana174$900$2,010
Maine95$895$2,695
Maryland166$870$2,348
Massachusetts209$995$2,635
Michigan210$695$2,248
Minnesota113$611$2,220
Mississippi159$500$1,995
Missouri159$695$1,658
Montana86$1,200$2,275
Nebraska113$595$2,575
Nevada99$595$1,331
New Hampshire89$1,285$2,428
New Jersey191$870$2,388
New Mexico104$725$1,905
New York236$1,005$2,175
North Carolina261$750$1,800
North Dakota87$1,250$2,700
Ohio240$599$1,810
Oklahoma140$695$1,795
Oregon153$680$1,420
Pennsylvania272$775$2,470
Rhode Island114$1,320$2,560
South Carolina186$695$1,920
South Dakota76$810$2,690
Tennessee206$600$1,895
Texas313$650$1,680
Utah125$650$1,648
Vermont69$555$2,706
Virginia247$775$2,573
Washington170$535$1,597
West Virginia163$1,095$2,295
Wisconsin184$895$2,585
Wyoming78$809$2,500

Median and lowest are calculated from the direct cremation prices published by the active providers listed on this site, recomputed hourly. States are shown only where at least one listed provider publishes a price.

For the national picture in more depth, see the cremation cost guide and cheapest cremation options. For the year's figures written up state by state, read average cremation cost by state.

Find cremation near me by state and city

Every city we cover, grouped by state, largest first. Each city page lists local providers with their addresses, phone numbers and published prices.

Cremation in District of Columbia

14 providers in 1 city · median $1,795

Direct cremation near me: the cheapest option almost everywhere

Direct cremation is the cremation itself and nothing else: the provider collects the deceased, files the permits and the death certificate, performs the cremation and returns the ashes to you. There is no viewing, no embalming and no ceremony beforehand. Families hold a memorial afterwards whenever and wherever they want, which costs nothing if you do it at home.

It is the cheapest option in essentially every market because it strips out the parts of a funeral that need a building and staff. The lowest direct cremation price listed anywhere in this directory is $484; the median is $2,050. A full-service cremation with viewing and ceremony at the same funeral home is commonly several times the direct price.

If you are weighing it up, the complete guide to direct cremation walks through what is and is not included, and the direct cremation price comparison tool shows low, typical and high prices for your state.

Why cremation prices near me vary so much

The middle half of every direct cremation price in this directory falls between $1,495 and $2,695, and the full spread runs from $484 to $6,800. That is a very wide range for what is largely one standardized service, and most of it is not geography — it is business model. Two providers a few miles apart, sometimes using the same crematory, can quote totals that differ by a factor of three.

  • Overhead. A full-service funeral home carries chapels, viewing rooms and staff. A cremation-only provider does not, and prices accordingly.
  • What is bundled in. One quote may include the urn, transport, permits and several certified death certificates; another may not include any of them. Always compare the total, not the headline.
  • Whether they own the crematory. Providers who subcontract the cremation pass on a markup. This is normal and not disqualifying, but it shows up in the price.
  • Transport distance. Collection beyond a set radius, or transfer across a state line, is usually a separate line item.
  • Local demand and regulation. State rules on refrigeration, waiting periods and who may sign a permit differ, and they move costs at the margin.

The practical takeaway is that shopping locally is worth real money. Before you call, the questions to ask a cremation provider gives you a short script that makes the quotes genuinely comparable, and the 2026 cremation cost guide explains what every line item on a price list actually pays for.

Nothing listed in your town?

Open your state page and use the nearest larger city instead. Cremation providers serve a wide radius as a matter of course, and transport is a priced line item rather than a barrier — for many families the provider twenty or thirty miles away is both closer to available and materially cheaper than the one in town.

Prices on this site are the ones providers publish. Where a listing shows no price, the provider does not publish one — call and ask, and remember they are legally required to answer over the phone.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cremation cost near me?

Across the 4,208 providers in this directory that publish a direct cremation price, the median is $2,050 and the middle half of prices falls between $1,495 and $2,695. The lowest listed price is $484 and the highest is $6,800. Your own number depends far more on which provider you call than on which state you live in — within a single metro area the spread between the cheapest and most expensive direct cremation is routinely two to three times. Open your city page to see the actual prices being charged where you are.

How do I find direct cremation near me?

Direct cremation is cremation with no viewing and no ceremony beforehand — the crematory collects the deceased, files the permits, performs the cremation and returns the ashes. It is the lowest-cost option nearly everywhere. Pick your state and then your city on this page, and each city page lists the providers we have on file with their published direct cremation price where they publish one. Call two or three and ask each for the same thing: the total price of direct cremation including transport, the container, the permits and the death certificates.

What is the cheapest cremation near me?

The cheapest option is almost always direct cremation booked with a high-volume cremation-only provider rather than a full-service funeral home, because you are not paying for a viewing room, a casket or a staffed service. Price differences inside one city are large and are not a reliable signal of quality — the same crematory often performs the cremation for several of the funeral homes quoting very different totals. Compare the ranked price list on your city page before you call.

Do cremation providers near me have to tell me their prices over the phone?

Yes. The FTC Funeral Rule requires any funeral provider to quote prices over the telephone if you ask, and to hand you an itemized General Price List when you meet in person, before showing you any merchandise. You are also entitled to buy only the goods and services you want — you cannot be required to buy a package or a casket you do not need. If a provider will not give you a number on the phone, that alone is reason to call the next one.

Does the provider have to be in my own town?

No. Cremation providers routinely serve a whole metro area and beyond, and transport across a county or state line is a normal, priced line item rather than an obstacle. If the nearest provider is expensive, the next city over is a legitimate option — check both city pages and compare the total price including transport.

Why do cremation prices near me vary so much for the same service?

Direct cremation is a largely standardized service, so most of the price difference is business model rather than product. Full-service funeral homes carry buildings, viewing space and staff that a cremation-only provider does not, and they recover that overhead across every service they sell. Some firms also bundle items — an urn, extra certificates, an obituary — into a quoted price. That is why asking every provider for the same itemized total is the single most effective thing you can do.

Keep reading before you call

Cremation costWhat cremation costs nationally, and what drives the number.Cheapest cremationThe lowest-cost route, and where the savings actually come from.Direct cremation: complete guideWhat is included, what is not, and how to book it.2026 cremation cost guideEvery line item on a funeral price list, explained.Average cremation cost by stateHow your state compares, and why the gaps are so large.Questions to ask a providerThe short phone script that makes quotes comparable.Pet cremation near mePet crematories by state, and what to ask them.Cremation cost by ZIPEstimated local prices for your ZIP code.

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Listings and prices are compiled from providers' own published information and public business records, and are provided for reference. Local Cremation Guide does not perform cremations. Confirm current pricing, services and licensing directly with any provider before you agree to anything.