Cheapest Cremation in New Orleans, LA (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in New Orleans starts at $1,195 from New Orleans Funeral & Cremation Service. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans Funeral & Cremation ServiceLowest price | $1,195 | 4.1★ (58) |
| 2 | Dennis, H L | $1,200 | 4.3★ (11) |
| 3 | The Boyd Family Funeral Home | $1,325 | 4.6★ (72) |
| 4 | Professional Funeral Services | $1,575 | 4.1★ (44) |
| 5 | Heritage Funeral Directors | $1,605 | 4★ (31) |
| 6 | Littlejohn Funeral Home LLC | $1,755 | 4.7★ (11) |
| 7 | Majestic Mortuary Service Inc | $1,995 | 3.9★ (22) |
| 8 | Greenwood Funeral Home | $2,475 | 4.9★ (127) |
| 9 | Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home | $2,700 | 4.8★ (137) |
| 10 | Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries | $3,210 | 4.6★ (328) |
| 11 | Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral | $3,240 | 4.1★ (32) |
| 12 | Boyd-Brooks Funeral & Cremation Service | Call for pricing | 4.4★ (16) |
| 13 | Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC | Call for pricing | 4.7★ (41) |
| 14 | Heaven's Pets At Lake Lawn Metairie | Call for pricing | 4.2★ (204) |
| 15 | The Mortuary Haunted Mansion | Call for pricing | 4.2★ |
Prices are 2026 direct cremation estimates from each provider's listing and may change. They are not quotes — always request a written, itemized price list (your right under the FTC Funeral Rule) before paying.
How to get the cheapest cremation in New Orleans
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In New Orleans, prices for the exact same direct cremation routinely vary by $1,000 or more between providers, which is why comparing the ranked list above pays off. Dedicated cremation specialists almost always undercut full-service funeral homes for a simple cremation.
Get at least three itemized quotes, supply your own urn rather than buying the provider's, and confirm exactly what each price includes (transportation, the cremation, a basic container, permits, and return of the ashes). Our cheapest direct cremation guide and list of hidden fees to watch for walk through how to avoid overpaying.
See all options and read reviews on the main New Orleans cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Louisiana guide.
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