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Erie Cremation Costs — 2026

Prices vary widely. Here's what to expect in Erie.

Direct Cremation

$1,640–$2,745

No funeral service, simple container. The most affordable option.

Cremation + Memorial

$6,020–$6,915

Includes cremation plus a memorial or graveside service.

Full Service

$8,165–$9,150

Viewing, funeral service, then cremation. Most comprehensive option.

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About Cremation in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, Pennsylvania is home to around 94,000+ residents and offers several cremation providers to choose from. Direct cremation costs $1,640–$2,745 in the area, making it above average for the region. The city's size means you'll usually find at least a few providers willing to compete on price.

Erie's direct cremation pricing ($1,640–$2,745) is somewhat higher than Philadelphia ($775–$2,095). Requesting quotes from providers in neighboring cities is a smart strategy for budget-conscious families.

Cremation prices in Erie run higher than the national average, so comparison shopping is especially important. Consider requesting quotes from providers in neighboring cities as well — even a short distance can mean hundreds in savings. We list 14 providers in Erie on this page to help you compare.

Cremation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's cremation market varies by region, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh commanding higher prices than central and rural areas. Allentown, Harrisburg, and Scranton offer mid-range options.

Pennsylvania Cremation Laws

Pennsylvania requires a 24-hour waiting period before cremation. A coroner or medical examiner must authorize the cremation, and the next of kin must provide written consent.

Money-Saving Tip

Pennsylvania prices drop significantly outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Providers in the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and Central PA often charge $500-$1,000 less than major metro providers.

Cremation Providers in Erie, PA

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4.6(9 reviews)
2502 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502

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Blessed, thank you Adrian.

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Affordable, thorough, and comforting during a trying time for our family.

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Adrienne, her father Mark and brother Francis have continued their family legacy of compassion after many decades. I cannot express how grateful I am for their dedication and attention to everything I needed. They definitely go above what you'd expect and they do it with grace.

Direct Cremation

$1,640

Cremation + Memorial

$6,200

Full Service

$8,535

4.8(17 reviews)
2122 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502

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They have always been great with all of the services for my family. When deciding to do the prearrangement I never considered going anywhere else.

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We chose to preplan my mother's funeral at Orlando Funeral Home and we could not be happier. The preplanning meeting with John Orlando was compassionate and thorough as he navigated us through a very hard and difficult time. He made the options easy to navigate and was very upfront about pricing and shared his professional opinions. As things progressed with my mother's dementia, Michele Orlando was available for any questions and helped us with any loose ends. She came to our house numerous times to answer questions and walked us through the process of a Catholic funeral mass. I asked her to limit our options for reading and music and she provided her favorites. She made recommendations, took the information and printed the programs, spoke with the priest, singer and musician, so that we really didn't have to do a thing but show up. My mother passed in the middle of the night and Hospice made the call. My mother's body was picked up and taken in a caring and gentle way. Michele called

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Bless Orlando Funeral Home. Michelle and John are truly amazing people. What has definitely been the hardest thing my family and I have ever had to do is saying our Until we meet againto our mother, Orlando Funeral has definitely made this time much smoother for us. They have been a light for us during this dark time. Lovely people. Great service.

Direct Cremation

$1,995

Cremation + Memorial

$6,395

Full Service

$8,665

4.7(19 reviews)

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Nancy was a very kind lady to work with and she took great care in handling my fathers arrangements.

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They took care of me years ago when my mom passed away they are wonderful.

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Nancy and her coworkers are very caring people. You have so much of the work for and provided clear directions on things I need to do. Thank you for allowing our granddaughter and her soilder husband to view Poppa day before his showing. They couldn't remain in Erie for the showing

Direct Cremation

$2,280

Cremation + Memorial

$6,720

Full Service

$8,920

4.9(14 reviews)
5000 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA 16504

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A big thank you to Dennis at Schmidt Funeral Home for taking such great care of my family at the time of my grandfather's passing. He seemed to have an innate understanding that attention-to-detail goes a long way during a time of grief. When my grandmother, mother, and I met with Dennis the day before the funeral to get everything planned, he greeted us at the door, introduced himself, and expressed heartfelt condolences. All of our shoulders dropped a little because we immediately felt like we'd be in good hands. During the meeting, he communicated the details clearly, kindly, and patiently, knowing this was a sensitive time. He worked efficiently to pull the funeral together last-minute, coordinating with vendors so that we wouldn't have to worry. My grandmother, especially, was so grateful that he made the planning of the funeral so smooth. We walked away feeling like we were doing something very special to honor my grandfather. The day of the funeral, we were greeted at our car

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My father recently passed away unexpectedly. I think in times of emotional crisis, like upon hearing that youve lost a loved one, its imperative to be treated with honesty, empathy, and professionalism and to be given accurate & timely guidance as you navigate that difficult process. Schmidt & Son Funeral home just knocked it out of the park on all of these aspects. As a resident of Nashville, I had to navigate these difficult, end-of-life, decisions and find a way to coordinate conversations with my dads loved ones while I was traveling to be there. Staff was able to meet me where I was and accommodate exactly what I needed. While I WISH with all of my might that the circumstances were different, I am eternally grateful for the care Schmidt & Sons Funeral Home provided. My dad was able to be laid to rest with the respect and dignity he deserved- I can never tangibly repay back what that means to me. Jerry was a literal SAINT and was there with me every step of the way. It just re

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Since 1977 this has been our hometown family business for funeral arrangements. The absolute best in professionalism and attention to details.

Direct Cremation

$2,395

Cremation + Memorial

$6,020

Full Service

$8,165

4.0(11 reviews)
4216 Sterrettania Rd, Erie, PA 16506

Recent Google Reviews

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Jack and everyone at Dusckas Martin Funeral home are great to work with. I bought a hearse from them that they no longer needed. Jack was fair to deal with and prompt in his communication. Would highly recommend considering Dusckas Martin for your funeral or crematory needs.

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Jack and his team were wonderful to work with! So caring and attentive to our family after my father's passing. We couldn't have asked for better service and care during such a difficult time. Thank you for everything!

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Jack Martin offered his experience with kindness and caring. What a blessing to have his help and guidance. Thank you Jack from Jack and Tara Miller.

Direct Cremation

$2,480

Cremation + Memorial

$6,815

Full Service

$9,150

Direct Cremation

$2,540

Cremation + Memorial

$6,585

Full Service

$8,945

4.2(32 reviews)

Recent Google Reviews

Google Reviewer

Hogan Z. Really went above and beyond helping my family lay my father to rest. He was there every step of the way and I appreciate his sincerity and thoughtfulness. Thank you so much for your excellent customer service.

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My beloved Sassy cat passed away after 21 years. The kindness and care that I received when I brought her in to be cremated was amazing. It's hard to lose a pet after so long and the compassion and understanding that I received made this experience bearable

Google Reviewer

They are wonderful to work with. kind, compassionate and very helpful. I was unable to get the information I needed and they went above and beyond to help me get that information .Thank you for all your help and support!

Direct Cremation

$2,745

Cremation + Memorial

$6,915

Full Service

$9,045

5.0(4 reviews)
2532 Norcross Rd, Erie, PA 16510

Recent Google Reviews

Google Reviewer

Every member of the staff was great, very attentive to detail, super helpful.

Google Reviewer

This place is different than a regular crematory. When you walk on the premises, there is a serenity that puts your heart and mind at ease. The grounds include walking pathways leading to a wooden bridge and upper deck. From here, you can see a gentle stream that flows, with a water fountain at one end. All around are various stones, benches, walls, and bricks that represent loved ones. Many come just to enjoy the scenery. The staff is very helpful, does not put pressure on decision making, displays options, listens to your stories and needs, and most of all, is truly sympathetic. I trusted them with a loved one and have not regretted it.

Google Reviewer

Karen was awesome and the place itself is excellent. We had alot of people and was more than big enough. also has a kids room for a quick step out.

Direct Cremation

$2,745

Cremation + Memorial

$6,915

Full Service

$9,045

5.0(9 reviews)
8354 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA 16509

Recent Google Reviews

Google Reviewer

They were amazing to deal with and very patient!

Google Reviewer

I can not thank Chris for everything he did for my brother. He was very helpful and did everything he could to ease our minds with this process. Hes so caring and nice. I would recommend him to anyone. He helped us in one of the worst times of our lives and I cant thank him enough for taking care of my brother.He was so compassionate about helping us and doing right for us.

Google Reviewer

Most compassionate funeral director I know. Ty Chris.

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4.2(10 reviews)

Recent Google Reviews

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The facility so beautiful. The staff so friendly and caring.

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Burton, Quinn Scott was there for me and my siblings when we truly needed them! They helped us through a very difficult time and didn't hesitate to go the extra mile. Hogan in particular was so understanding and helpful! His assistance and personal care helped make a tough situation so much easier. Thank you!!

Google Reviewer

They made a difficult and sad occasion easier on our family. They took care of everything, followed all my dads wishes, and were supportive to our family.

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4.7(16 reviews)

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He was very professional and expedient.\n I was impressed.

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Thank you Mark Davis for helping us through this tough time and for going the extra mile to assist us. I highly recommend your services!!!!

Google Reviewer

4 stars for lack of communication. I keep calling trying to get someone to answer me back and they keep writing my info down but no one gets back to me. Its been over a month now and I still havent received the death certificate

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5.0(16 reviews)

Recent Google Reviews

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Very Helpful if you are thinking of pre-planning, A wise thing to do now before it's to late.

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My father passed recently and Mr. Taylor and the staff were remarkable. This is never an easy experience and they made sure everything was perfect from the viewing to the funeral. Thank you for making the hardest moments of our lives comfortable and peaceful, your kindness is truly appreciated!

Google Reviewer

My husbands sudden passing, led me to a place no one really wants to ever go - the funeral home. From initial meeting to all aspects and details involved in setting up a funeral - my expectations were far exceeded. I was treated with compassion, care, and kindness. Rob Taylor never made me feel rushed on decisions I had to make and he answered all questions with the utmost regard to my feelings. On behalf of my family and myself, we thank you for the wonderful services you provided.

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3.8(11 reviews)

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A Special Thank you for Everything!! WE the Tate and Pou Family can't thank you all enough for giving us a Beautiful Blessed Homegoing for our Son. We love u all and may God continue to bless you. d

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Thank you all for the hard work and effort put into my loved ones! I am forever grateful for the opportunity to utilize your service! God bless you all Nicole Johnson �O

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Very Nice and Caring people. Service was Nice. My Brother(ROBERT Doom WARREN) looked peaceful. Thank you HOUSE OF PARDISE

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4.1(17 reviews)

Recent Google Reviews

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Pitts Funeral Home Erie and its entire staff were extremely professional and compassionate at my familys time of loss. I would not go anywhere else. They made sure everything went smoothly and kept us abreast of everything as necessary. We truly appreciate their service.

Google Reviewer

I want to take a moment to recognize Pitts Funeral Home and Antonio Pitts and his staff for the incredible care and professionalism they showed during this difficult time with my dad. From start to finish, their team handled everything with such compassion, respect, and attention to detail. They made sure that my dad was treated with dignity and honor, and they supported our family every step of the way. Their staff was kind, patient, and truly understanding of what we were going through. They took care of all the arrangements smoothly, which allowed us to focus on healing and remembering my dad. The services they provided reflected the love and respect we have for him perfectly. Im truly grateful for Pitts Funeral Home and how well they served our family. They went above and beyond to make this process easier, and their professionalism gave us peace of mind when we needed it most.

Google Reviewer

Both sides of my family have used Pitts Funeral Home for many, many years for their final resting services and have been overall pleased. It is a long standing history, and we trust that during our time of need, the staff has always been professional and caring. I've had to endure three years of heartache with family passings. In the most recent time with my aunt November last year, the Pitt staff helped me work out the very difficult situations. I appreciate the attention and concern received. Continued blessings over the Pitt staff.

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How to Choose a Cremation Provider in Erie

5 Questions to Ask

  1. 1.What's your total price for direct cremation, including all fees?
  2. 2.Are you licensed in Pennsylvania?
  3. 3.How long does the cremation process take?
  4. 4.What payment options do you offer?
  5. 5.Can I see recent customer reviews?

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Refusing to provide itemized pricing
  • Pressure to decide immediately
  • No physical address or phone number
  • Unlicensed or unverified credentials
  • Hidden fees not disclosed upfront

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Erie Cremation FAQs

How much does cremation cost in Erie?

Direct cremation in Erie, Pennsylvania ranges from $1,640–$2,745 based on current provider listings. Prices vary by provider, so we recommend comparing at least 3 quotes.

What is the cheapest cremation option in Erie?

Direct cremation (no funeral service) is the most affordable option, starting at $1,640 in Erie. Providers like Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 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 Erie?

Contact a licensed cremation provider in Erie 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 14 providers in Erie on this page.

Does Pennsylvania require a waiting period before cremation?

Most states including Pennsylvania require a waiting period of 24–48 hours after death before cremation can take place. Your cremation provider in Erie will handle all timing requirements and obtain the necessary permits.

Can I have a funeral service with cremation in Erie?

Yes. Many families in Erie choose a traditional funeral service before cremation, or a memorial service afterward. Cremation with memorial services starts around $6,020–$6,915 in Erie.

What is the difference between cremation and burial costs in Erie?

Cremation is significantly less expensive than traditional burial in Erie. Direct cremation starts at $1,640, while a traditional burial with casket, vault, and cemetery plot typically costs $7,000–$12,000 or more. Cremation also eliminates ongoing cemetery maintenance fees.

How long does the cremation process take in Erie?

In Pennsylvania, the entire cremation process typically takes 3–5 business days from when the funeral home receives the remains. This includes obtaining required permits and death certificates. The cremation itself takes 2–3 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 Erie, 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 Erie?

Yes. Many cremation providers in Erie 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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