Cheapest Cremation in Wilkes-Barre, PA (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Wilkes-Barre starts at $895 from Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.Lowest price | $895 | 5★ (10) |
| 2 | E. Blake Collins Funeral Home | $1,950 | 5★ (8) |
| 3 | Jendrzejewski Funeral Home | $2,075 | 5★ (8) |
| 4 | Corcoran Funeral Home | $2,395 | 5★ (1) |
| 5 | Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, East Location | $3,040 | 4.2★ (12) |
| 6 | Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc | $4,495 | 5★ (128) |
| 7 | M.J. McLaughlin Co Inc | $4,795 | 5★ (6) |
| 8 | Sunlight Pet Crematory | Call for pricing | 5★ (56) |
| 9 | Daniel J Hughes Funeral | Call for pricing | 5★ (6) |
| 10 | John V .Morris Family Funeral Home, Inc. | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (35) |
| 11 | Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. | Call for pricing | 5★ (14) |
| 12 | Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services | Call for pricing | 5★ (1) |
| 13 | Quality Cremation | Call for pricing | — |
| 14 | Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Inc | Call for pricing | 3.7★ (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 Wilkes-Barre
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Pennsylvania guide.
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