Cheapest Cremation in Altoona, PA (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Altoona starts at $1,695 from E Merrill Smith Funeral Home. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
Lowest price
$1,695
Median price
$2,295
Typical range
$2,020–$2,770
Based on the published prices of 7 of 13 Altoona providers. Half list direct cremation between $2,020–$2,770.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E Merrill Smith Funeral HomeLowest price | $1,695 | — |
| 2 | Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home, Inc. | $1,995 | 3.7★ (3) |
| 3 | Leslie E Axe Funeral Home | $2,020 | 4★ (1) |
| 4 | Jones Funeral Home | $2,295 | 5★ (2) |
| 5 | The Good Funeral Home, Inc. | $2,325 | 5★ (8) |
| 6 | Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc. | $2,770 | 4.2★ (6) |
| 7 | Myers - Somers Funeral Home Inc. | $2,870 | 4.9★ (9) |
| 8 | Anthony P Scaglione Funeral Home | Call for pricing | — |
| 9 | Axe & Santella Family Chapel | Call for pricing | 5★ (1) |
| 10 | Good's Funeral Parlor | Call for pricing | 2.7★ (7) |
| 11 | Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. | Call for pricing | 5★ (4) |
| 12 | Santella Funeral Home | Call for pricing | 5★ (9) |
| 13 | Stevens Mortuary | 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 Altoona
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Altoona, 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 Altoona cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Pennsylvania guide.
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