Cheapest Cremation in Akron, OH (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Akron starts at $1,335 from Gordon-Flury Memorial Home. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
Lowest price
$1,335
Median price
$2,048
Typical range
$1,710–$2,535
Based on the published prices of 8 of 16 Akron providers. Half list direct cremation between $1,710–$2,535.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon-Flury Memorial HomeLowest price | $1,335 | 3.7★ (7) |
| 2 | Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Akron | $1,595 | 4.6★ (64) |
| 3 | Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel | $1,710 | 4.8★ (18) |
| 4 | Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home | $1,995 | 4.9★ (48) |
| 5 | Prentice Funeral Home Inc | $2,100 | 4.8★ (4) |
| 6 | Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory - Akron Chapel | $2,535 | 4.9★ (26) |
| 7 | Rose Hill Funeral Home & Burial Park | $2,535 | 4.3★ (76) |
| 8 | Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories | $2,795 | 4.8★ (89) |
| 9 | Adams Mason Funeral Home | Call for pricing | 4.5★ (107) |
| 10 | Area Cremation Group | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (121) |
| 11 | Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (189) |
| 12 | Cremation Society of Ohio | Call for pricing | 1★ (1) |
| 13 | Heritage Cremation & Burial Society | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (40) |
| 14 | Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home | Call for pricing | 4.6★ (10) |
| 15 | Rhoden Memorial Home | Call for pricing | 3.4★ (31) |
| 16 | Wilkinson Funeral Home | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (16) |
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 Akron
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Akron, 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 Akron cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Ohio guide.
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