Cheapest Cremation in Durham, NC (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Durham starts at $1,095 from Burthey Funeral Service. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burthey Funeral ServiceLowest price | $1,095 | 4.6★ (32) |
| 2 | Hanes Funeral Service | $1,200 | 4.3★ (36) |
| 3 | American Cremation & Funeral Service | $1,225 | 4.4★ (28) |
| 4 | Ellis D. Jones Funeral & Cremation Service | $1,525 | 5★ (24) |
| 5 | Holloway Memorial Funeral Home | $1,600 | 4.2★ (54) |
| 6 | Clements Funeral Service Inc | $2,915 | 3.8★ (43) |
| 7 | Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation | $3,055 | 4.5★ (25) |
| 8 | Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory | $3,695 | 4.7★ (62) |
| 9 | Chapel Hill Cremation & Funeral Service | Call for pricing | — |
| 10 | Triangle Memorial Cremations and Funeral Services | Call for pricing | 5★ (9) |
| 11 | Raleigh Durham Cremation and Funeral Service | Call for pricing | 5★ (9) |
| 12 | Durham Funeral & Cremation INC | Call for pricing | 5★ (1) |
| 13 | Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care | Call for pricing | 5★ (118) |
| 14 | Endswell Cremation | Aquamation | Green Burial - Durham, Cary, Raleigh, NC | Call for pricing | 5★ (3) |
| 15 | Affordable Tarheel State Cremations | Call for pricing | 5★ (3) |
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 Durham
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Durham, 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 Durham cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in North Carolina guide.
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