Cheapest Cremation in Reading, PA (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Reading starts at $1,585 from Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, Inc. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
Lowest price
$1,585
Median price
$3,670
Typical range
$3,500–$3,710
Based on the published prices of 5 of 9 Reading providers. Half list direct cremation between $3,500–$3,710.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, IncLowest price | $1,585 | 4.7★ (13) |
| 2 | Cramp-Hummel Funeral Home, Inc. | $3,500 | 4.5★ (33) |
| 3 | Theo C. Auman Inc. | $3,670 | 4.9★ (98) |
| 4 | Auman's Inc. Funeral Home | $3,710 | 4.8★ (61) |
| 5 | Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services | $4,665 | 4.8★ (49) |
| 6 | Funeraria Kuhn | Call for pricing | 5★ (60) |
| 7 | Reading Cremation Society | Call for pricing | 5★ (2) |
| 8 | Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. | Call for pricing | 5★ (2) |
| 9 | Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (64) |
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 Reading
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Reading, 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 Reading cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Pennsylvania guide.
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