American Cremation & Funeral Service
Pricing & details updated October 2026
American Cremation & Funeral Service is one of 15 cremation providers we list in Durham, NC.
The lowest direct cremation price we list in Durham is $1,095.
How American Cremation & Funeral Service’s price compares in Durham
American Cremation & Funeral Service lists direct cremation from $1,225. Of the 8 Durham providers that publish a direct cremation price, 2 list a lower starting price than American Cremation & Funeral Service and 5 list a higher one.
Lowest in Durham
$1,095
Median in Durham
$1,563
Highest in Durham
$3,695
Based on the published prices of 8 of the 15 Durham providers we list. These are listed starting prices, not quotes — ask any provider for a written, itemized price list (your right under the FTC Funeral Rule) before paying.
My experience with this facility has been great. They are very precaution very precise understanding and caring and now sometime everybody has their days where they may not essentially mean any harm and laugh is good for the soul but we must be careful about what were saying and joking about when you have clients in the building thank you all for your marvelous serviceO�
These beautiful ppl was nothing but angels during our time of griefJ We will definitely be using them again in the future if needed for sure �
I was present four times over the years when American Cremation and Funeral Service (Harry Royster, Owner/ Durham NC) assisted family and friends after their loved ones' in-home deaths. Because of these experiences, it was a comfort to know that my mother would be in their care when her time came. Harry Royster, Owner, and his staff were kind, compassionate and professional when she died at my home in August. My mother was cremated and Mr Royster went the extra mile to ensure that we had her ashes in time for her memorial service in Syracuse NY. The ashes were placed in an attractive secure container and Mr Royster provided a cremation certificate for transporting them across state lines. My mother's death certificates were made available in a timely manner. The total cost was very reasonable and no upcharges/additional services were pushed. I completed the required paperwork prior to my mother's death, which made the entire process seamless and less stressful. I would recomme
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Direct Cremation
$1,225
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$5,550
Full Service
$8,075
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Cremation & Funeral Service
How much does direct cremation cost at American Cremation & Funeral Service?
American Cremation & Funeral Service lists direct cremation from $1,225 in Durham, North Carolina. That is a listed starting price, not a quote. Ask for a written, itemized price list before paying — any funeral provider must give you one on request under the FTC Funeral Rule. Of the 8 Durham providers that publish a direct cremation price, 2 list a lower starting price than American Cremation & Funeral Service and 5 list a higher one.
Is American Cremation & Funeral Service cheaper than other cremation providers in Durham?
Of the 8 Durham providers that publish a direct cremation price, 2 list a lower starting price than American Cremation & Funeral Service and 5 list a higher one. The median published direct cremation price in Durham is $1,563. We list 15 cremation providers in Durham in total, 8 of which publish a direct cremation price. Listed prices are starting prices, so compare itemized quotes for the same service before deciding.
What cremation packages does American Cremation & Funeral Service list prices for?
American Cremation & Funeral Service publishes starting prices for direct cremation from $1,225, cremation with a memorial service from $5,550 and a full-service funeral with cremation from $8,075. What each package includes varies between providers, so ask for an itemized list of exactly what is and is not covered before comparing those figures with anyone else’s.
How is American Cremation & Funeral Service rated?
American Cremation & Funeral Service is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews. That rating and review count come from the provider’s public Google listing, not from Local Cremation Guide. A rating says nothing about price, so compare quotes as well as reviews.
Where is American Cremation & Funeral Service located?
American Cremation & Funeral Service is at 1204 Person St, Durham, NC 27703, and we list them under Durham, North Carolina. Cremation providers often collect from surrounding towns, hospitals and hospices as well, but coverage and any mileage charge vary — ask American Cremation & Funeral Service whether they serve your address and what transportation is included in the price.
How do I get an itemized quote from American Cremation & Funeral Service?
Call American Cremation & Funeral Service at +1 919-596-6300 and ask for their General Price List. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, any funeral provider must give you an itemized price list on request and must quote prices over the phone. Line the same items up across providers — the cremation fee, transportation, the basic container, filing the death certificate and certified copies — so you are comparing like with like.
Is this listing verified by American Cremation & Funeral Service?
No. This listing was compiled from public sources and has not been claimed by American Cremation & Funeral Service, so we cannot confirm the details with the business. Treat the prices and contact details on this page as a starting point and confirm them directly.
Can I get quotes from other Durham providers too?
Yes. We list 15 cremation providers in Durham, and the free quote form on this page goes to local providers, not only American Cremation & Funeral Service. Comparing at least three itemized quotes for the same service is the simplest way to tell whether a price is fair.
Prices, ratings and contact details on this page come from the listing we hold for American Cremation & Funeral Service and are refreshed periodically — confirm anything you are relying on directly with the provider.