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Reno Cremation Costs β 2026
Prices vary widely. Here's what to expect in Reno.
$595β$1,765
No funeral service, simple container. The most affordable option.
$4,745β$6,300
Includes cremation plus a memorial or graveside service.
$7,235β$8,775
Viewing, funeral service, then cremation. Most comprehensive option.
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About Cremation in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada has a population near 264,000+ and a mature cremation services market. Direct cremation here runs $595β$1,765 β among the most affordable in the area within the state. With multiple providers serving the area, families have room to compare and find a price that fits their budget.
Families in Reno benefit from lower direct cremation costs ($595β$1,765) compared to Las Vegas ($899β$2,350). This price advantage can make a real difference during an already difficult time.
Reno already has some of the most affordable cremation pricing in Nevada. To make sure you're getting the best deal, ask each provider for a complete, itemized price list β it's your right under the FTC Funeral Rule. We list 13 providers in Reno on this page, making it easy to compare.
Cremation in Nevada
Nevada has one of the highest cremation rates in the country at over 75%. Las Vegas and Reno dominate the market, with strong competition driving prices down across both metro areas.
Nevada Cremation Laws
Nevada requires a 48-hour waiting period before cremation unless the death was from a communicable disease. Written consent from the authorizing agent is mandatory.
Money-Saving Tip
Las Vegas has some of the most competitive cremation pricing in the western U.S. due to intense provider competition. Compare prices from at least 3-4 providers to find the best deal.
Cremation Providers in Reno, NV
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Recent Google Reviews
Our family will always be grateful for care and help in taking care of our dear loved one at a sad and emotional time. Denise and Cally made sure all our needs were met in all aspects on an individual basis. Every question was answered and explained and they made sure all was covered with caring and respect in every way even to followup which is a great comfort. We thank the VA for recommending the Cremation Society of Nevada and again to Cally and Denise for their support and understanding. Jamie W. and family
Denise was kind, considerate, and efficient.
I was extremely grateful for all the advice and assistance that we received after my father's passing. Denise was kind and knowledgeable during our interactions. It is a difficult road to navigate but it was made much easier coming to Affinity. Thank you for taking wonderful care of my family.
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My dad was prepared. He did all the things needed to do before he passed. Lisa was amazing, she went above and beyond.
We live in Michigan and it was my cousins request that we carry out his end of life wishes. He wished to be cremated and did not care where the ashes were spread. He was proud of his military service and my wife suggested he be interred at the Nevada VA cemetery in Fernley like her own father was in Michigan We really had no idea how this was to be handled. We called several cremation facilities in the Northern Nevada area and after much discussion settled on Nevada Cremation Society. They seemed kind, concerned, and did not have a hard sell. They informed us exactly what everything was going to cost and the end of life process seemed very reasonable. They turned out to be wonderful. Lisa, the woman who guided us through the process took care of so many things and extended herself in so many ways. The process felt good. We always felt we were informed on everything and told well in advance the next step and how long it would take. I would highly recommend them for a relative. Sincere
Extremely caring and curtious staff, I felt comfortable and heard every step of the way. Mrs. Mary is an angel and went above and beyond to help me grieve and make sure my mama was taken care of. Thank you all so much d
Recent Google Reviews
They all were very nice. Me and my brother were able to take our time with our choices.....Mom wanted to be cremated and we couldn't really find an Urn we liked so we ordered one online and brought it in when we went to pick her up and the lady was so sweet and transferred Mom's ashes from the cardboard box to our Urn and also made up small individual bags for us to put in the matching mini Urns we ordered so the rest of the family could have her too. I would most definitely recommend them. Hospice was the place that recommended them to us because they would've mailed Mom's ashes to us but we opted to just drive to Reno and pick her up ourselves. It's a very nice place. We were also able to pay for all expenses the same day Mom passed away. They were quick to pick her up after Hospice made their call. The group home held Mom longer than they should've just so we could come see her and say our good byes before they transported her.
Cant say enough great things about the staff here. They responded within an hour after being called by Hospice. We called a day later and scheduled an appointment the next day. Harrison was very compassionate and a great help in preparing my mother in laws final wishes. From the casket, to the beautiful flowers and transporting to the cemetery. I highly recommend this family owned business.
losing someone that means the world to you is not easy, but having a funeral home that does everything they can to help with the lose is everything. I had the pleasure of working with Harrison with my fathers passing and especially sending him to Mexico made the transition easier. Harrison and his team always kept us updated and never seemed bothered when we called with a million questions. I will forever be grateful with this funeral home! We trusted them with our world and they came through!
Recent Google Reviews
My father is in hospice care and my mother has significant mobility issues. I take care of them both in their home, which makes getting out difficult. When I told Caitlyn this, she promptly offered to come to their home to make final arrangements for both of them. She is incredibly kind, knowledgable, and efficient as from the first phone call to final signature it was all completed in two days. It's also worth mentioning that I called 7 cremation businesses and Simple Cremation is the least expensive.
Exceeded expectations. Easy to contact and able to answer all questions. Definitely recommend
Caitlyn Ottmann made the experience very easy to do pre arrangements for my father for whenever he may need it. I was able to setup a payment plan with her and I won't have to worry about anything in the future. I plan on doing one for myself and husband as well to make it easy for our children down the road. The price was very reasonable which is a huge plus.
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$899
Recent Google Reviews
Joyce did a fantastic job for our father's funeral coordination. She answered all questions promptly and listened to our needs. I would recommend La Paloma to anyone in the Reno area.
Im not usually one to leave reviews, but this one is long overdue. My little brother was tragically and suddenly taken from us March 16, 2025, and I was left completely devastated. As his next of kin, I took on the responsibility of planning every detail, which included finding a mortuary in Reno, Nevada, to receive my brothers remains and care for him before he was transferred back home to California. At the time, I had already experienced difficult and unkind interactions with the Medical Examiners office, as well as inaccurate news reports, and statements from Nugget Casino so I was understandably anxious about what the rest of this process might be like. I am incredibly grateful that, from the list I was given, I chose to call La Paloma Funeral Services and that Rick was the one who answered my call that day. Throughout this nightmare, Rick was by far one of the kindest, most respectful, and most comforting individuals I encountered. He treated my brother with the utmost digni
The funeral hometofuneral home experience was handled with exceptional care and professionalism. Every step of the process was communicated clearly, and the level of compassion shown made a difficult time much easier to navigate. I want to extend a special thankyou to Joyce for her wonderful assistance. Her kindness, patience, and attention to detail truly stood out and brought comfort when it was needed most.
Recent Google Reviews
Steve took very good care of my family and me. We lost my dad October 2025 and my mom December 2025. Hard losing parents back to back like that. Steve handled things very well and asked all the right questions. He told us what to come prepared with to each appointment, and kept us informed every step of the way. I felt confident with them every step of the way. They really made mom look so pretty for her viewing at the Church. They put the nail polish on I dropped off and got her hair to look so beautiful. They also got dad spot on for his viewing too. He looked so handsome. They transported them to and from the church and had them ready for cremation burial within a few days.
Steve did a wonderful job two years ago with my mom and just last month with my stepdad. Covered all of the bases, good advice and recommendations, tasteful presentation at the viewings, clean and respectful rooms, quick responses to questions and requested adjustments. Professional. Highly recommended.
We worked with Ken, and could not have been treated better. He was so thoughtful, tactful, sensitive, and easy to talk to. He was a gret problem solver and teammate to make everything run smoothly. He was very realistic and we knew what to expect, but then he had his can do attitude and made some of our most unusual requests a reality. His ability to read the tone of the people with whom he's interacting is incredible; he picked up on our vibe right away and made us feel right at home. I couldn't help but think how much my dad would've appreciated him and his interactions with us. Having such a great person help you in such a tough thing makes a world of difference. Thank you Ken and Mountainview Morturary for helping us say goodbye to our dad.
Recent Google Reviews
Matt & Ken were both very helpful! My mom's remains were prepared very well for our chapel service! We felt the arrangements worked out good! We appreciated Matt letting us know when my mom's burial was completed. God bless you all, Joelene Holmes
Very well explained, and made planning stress free Comforting to know everything will be taken care of
Everything was done professionally and Ken was so polite and friendly to work with! We had a very nice experience there.
Recent Google Reviews
Our family was so very happy with the services that were provided d
I want to thank Monique from Waltons for all of her kindness and warmth and understanding and empathy during our time of losing my father. She was quiet when we spoke. She asked questions when needed, and she was there to answer all questions for us and help guide us through the whole process of getting my dad from Reno, Nevada to Simi Valley California. I cant thank her enough for her kindness. I would recommend Waltons Reno, Nevada to anybody.
Waltons; Ross, Burke and Knoble helped during an emotional and stressful time. Their support and professionalism especially Lisa Marie surpassed all our expectations. Thank you so very much. Monica Cortinas
Recent Google Reviews
Everyone was amazing. Through the entire process everyone made sure our family was taken care of. We thank you so much.
Jeff and Elizabeth, absolutely fantastic! They made the entire process seamless great communication. Thank you for everything
Neptune Society of Reno was amazing! They were so helpful to my family. Really appreciate them and what they do to make this as stressless as possible.
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$1,739
Recent Google Reviews
Waltons was very caring and thoughtful! They took care of everything that my family and I needed! I highly recommend them!
As a fellow professional in funeral service, I have had the honor of working with Walton's Sierra Chapel. Blake Howe cares about the families he is serving through his attention to detail and his genuine respect for both the deceased and their family. In a field that demands artistry and sound technical expertise, Emily Graves has proven herself a superb embalmer. Thank you for your outstanding work! It is a privilege to partner with a firm that is so reliable and committed to excellence.
Walton's is wonderful. I lost several family members this year, and Blake did everything he could to help me through the process. My whole family on my father's side, including my father, has now passed through Walton's under Blake's care. I'm thankful for the whole staff, their professionalism, and compassion. Thank you all so much for the peace you have brought to my loved ones.
Recent Google Reviews
They were respectful, we cremated Mac here because we heard good things about Heart's Companion. Cremation frees the soul in smoke, and we have the option to keep this part of him with us. There's a print service, so I have Mac's left paw on a ceramic. I wish I didn't have to go here in the first place, but he died and I didn't want his body to be removed or buried anywhere in this city. Heart's Companion is one of the rare good places in Reno.
Sad to say I have had to use multiple pet crematoriums, and one vet that did their own. Hearts Companion has on multiple occasions made crossing the rainbow bridge a little easier.
We had Dr Ulrich who was compassionate and kind. She explained everything to us before the procedure. I cant thank her enough for her compassion and patience. I loved my Shih-tzu so so much she helped my husband and myself with the transition of this life for him to get over the rainbow bridge! She is amazing! I would recommend her to everyone who has to make this decision for their pet! Thank you Dr. Ulrich cant thank you enough! You are the best!
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Recent Google Reviews
The entire experience was wonderful for my Chihuahua that was 22 years old that passed away Tech Meadows had a fantastic job!
We lost Shiro about a week and a half ago. I cried every day, couldnt eat, and couldnt sleep for the first few days. She was my everything. When I had to find a cremation place, I called a few in the area and got the best impression from Jeremyhis way of handling my saddest day felt sincere and comforting. I also appreciated the clear pricing table on the website. Another reason I chose him was the bio cremation, which can return up to about 20% more ashes (I learned this from a YouTube video elsewhere). It was the hardest decision of my lifeI knew nothing about cremation, and I had to make it quickly when I could barely think straight. Somehow, I felt this method would be better for Shiroshe would be in warm water for 21 hours, gently cleaned, like a peaceful spa treatment. Shiro was special, and she knew she was special, so I felt this was right for her. It made me feel like she was being cared for one last time before coming back to me. I have nothing against other cremation
We lost our family dog earlier this year. I spent much of the morning in tears while trying to figure out our best options for aftercare, contacting multiple companies for pricing and general information. Whenever I was able to finally speak with a person, most places gave me fluctuating prices with minimal compassion. Jeremy's response was immediate and genuinely comforting, and his pricing was fair and clear. He met with our family and answered any questions my daughters had about the process. Losing your pet is unbearable, but Jeremy helped ease our stress with his approach to this business. We are so grateful we found you - I'm sorry it took so long to post our review! If you are looking for a place that will treat you with patience and kindness, with several beautiful keepsake options to memorialize your loss, reach out to Truckee Meadows Pet Aftercare. Jeremy -Thank you again for your excellent service!
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Recent Google Reviews
If I could give more stars I would. Caden at the front desk is amazing and the specialist Morgan is truly an angel. I had terrible service and communication with another memorial service and West Coast helped me more than I could ever put into words. My little lady Bug was taken from me in a tragic way and the paw prints I received from the other memorial business was horrific. When they tried to "make it right" they give me a second terrible paw print and made me feel awful for again being unsatisfied. Caden was so kind and calm through the whole process of helping me get a paw print of my dog that was a true paw print memorial. Morgan made me the paw print I needed to help me grieve and I will forever be grateful to her. I have nothing but love for this business and the individuals that make it happen. If you need after care for your little loved one this is the place to go.
My baby boy Taco was such a good dog. He had been through hell with his first owners and so Im so glad we gave him a better home for 9 years. He was a crazy little guy and couldnt keep himself from getting into the trash or trying to hump the mailman every once and awhile but we still loved him. We actually cremated him back in 2021 but I wanted to come on here and give it a review anyways. I miss my goofy little rat dog so much so Im so happy to have a mold of his paw print to remind me of him. Losing my childhood dog made me feel like time had stopped. But now whenever I walk past his ashes and his paw, I smile. Because I know he would want me to be happy. So thank you for caring for him even when his soul was not here with us anymoreοΏ½
My Mia crossed over the rainbow bridge recently and I chose a private viewing/ cremation for Mia. I explained to Skylar what I wanted and upon arrival, I was granted everything concerning my Mia . They went above and beyond for my Mia and my family! They were so compassionate and caring as they understand what youre going through as they also understand this was the most difficult time in our lives. I never knew before this that one can have a private viewing/cremation and watch as much as you choose! I wanted this for my Mia and I absolutely do not regret my decision in watching everything with my precious girl! I HIGHLY recommend West Coast pet crematory! I wish I could give a hundred stars to them as they truly deserve it! Thank you Skylar and Kristy for your kindness to us at this most difficult time!
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- 1.What's your total price for direct cremation, including all fees?
- 2.Are you licensed in Nevada?
- 3.How long does the cremation process take?
- 4.What payment options do you offer?
- 5.Can I see recent customer reviews?
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Reno Cremation FAQs
How much does cremation cost in Reno?
Direct cremation in Reno, Nevada ranges from $595β$1,765 based on current provider listings. Prices vary by provider, so we recommend comparing at least 3 quotes.
What is the cheapest cremation option in Reno?
Direct cremation (no funeral service) is the most affordable option, starting at $595 in Reno. Providers like Cremation Society of Nevada - Affinity offer transparent, all-inclusive pricing that covers transportation, a basic container, the cremation itself, and return of ashes.
How do I arrange a cremation in Reno?
Contact a licensed cremation provider in Reno directly. Most providers handle all arrangements including transportation, required permits, filing the death certificate, and returning the ashes. Many offer phone or online arrangements. You can compare 13 providers in Reno on this page.
Does Nevada require a waiting period before cremation?
Most states including Nevada require a waiting period of 24β48 hours after death before cremation can take place. Your cremation provider in Reno will handle all timing requirements and obtain the necessary permits.
Can I have a funeral service with cremation in Reno?
Yes. Many families in Reno choose a traditional funeral service before cremation, or a memorial service afterward. Cremation with memorial services starts around $4,745β$6,300 in Reno.
What is the difference between cremation and burial costs in Reno?
Cremation is significantly less expensive than traditional burial in Reno. Direct cremation starts at $595, while a traditional burial with casket, vault, and cemetery plot typically costs $7,000β$12,000 or more. Cremation also eliminates ongoing cemetery maintenance fees.
How long does the cremation process take in Reno?
In Nevada, the entire cremation process typically takes 3β5 business days from when the funeral home receives the remains. This includes obtaining required permits and death certificates. The cremation itself takes 2β3 hours.
Do I need to buy an urn from the cremation provider?
No. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, cremation providers cannot require you to buy an urn from them. They must return ashes in a basic container at no extra charge. You can purchase an urn separately from any retailer, often at a lower price.
What happens to the ashes after cremation?
After cremation in Reno, the ashes (cremated remains) are returned to the family in an urn or basic container. Families can keep them at home, scatter them in a meaningful location (following local regulations), place them in a columbarium, or bury them in a cemetery.
Can I pre-plan or pre-pay for cremation in Reno?
Yes. Many cremation providers in Reno offer pre-planning and pre-payment options that let you lock in today's prices and relieve your family of making decisions during a difficult time. Contact providers directly to ask about their pre-arrangement plans.
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