Cheapest Cremation in Washington, DC (2026)
Prices from $1,045 at 25 cremation providers in Washington. Sorted cheapest first.
How much does cremation cost in Washington?
Cremation Providers in Washington — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | W H Bacon Funeral Home 3447 14th St. NW | $1,045 | $1,050 | 202-332-3352 |
| 2 | Whitney's Life Centers 1505 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast | $1,250 | $2,499 | 240-990-9952 |
| 3 | Henry S Washington & Sons 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE | $1,325 | $1,700 | 202-398-6700 |
| 4 | Austin Royster Funeral Home, Inc 3821 14th Street | $1,365 | $1,850 | 202-829-9767 |
| 5 | Johnson & Jenkins Funeral Home Inc 716 Kennedy St NW | $1,450 | $2,350 | 202-882-8800 |
| 6 | Pinckney-Spangler Funeral Home 524 8th N.E. | $1,450 | $2,500 | 202-544-7720 |
| 7 | Frazier Mason Funeral Home 1661 Good Hope S.E | $1,495 | $1,695 | 202-678-7700 |
| 8 | Stewart Funeral Home 4001 Benning N.E. | $1,510 | $1,450 | 202-399-3600 |
| 9 | Snead's Funeral Home 5732 Georgia Avenue NW | $1,625 | $1,950 | 202-726-4400 |
| 10 | John T Rhines Funeral Home 3005 12th St NE | $1,665 | $1,700 | 202-529-4300 |
| 11 | Marshall March Funeral Homes 4217 9th St NW | $1,695 | $2,170 | 202-723-1250 |
| 12 | Ridley Funeral Estab. Inc 131 Mississippi Ave SE | $1,800 | $1,500 | 202-859-3998 |
| 13 | Taylor's Funeral Home 1722 N. Capitol Street NW | $1,995 | $2,450 | 202-882-2732 |
| 14 | Pope Funeral Home Washington Chapel 2617 Pennsylvania Avenue SE | $2,145 | $1,795 | 202-583-5400 |
| 15 | Bianchi Funeral Service 814 Upsher Street NW | $2,300 | $2,595 | 202-529-5579 |
| 16 | Tyrone J. Young Funeral Services 5635 Eads St NE | $2,300 | $875 | 202-723-7000 |
| 17 | R. N. Horton's Funeral Home 600 Kennedy Street NW | $2,446 | $2,835 | 202-829-9000 |
| 18 | Santa Cruz Funeral Service, Inc. 600 Kennedy Street NW | $2,446 | $2,835 | 202-829-2106 |
| 19 | Latney's Funeral Home 3831 Georgia Avenue NW | $2,625 | $1,500 | 202-882-2455 |
| 20 | Robinson Funeral Home 1313 6th N.W | $2,910 | $3,000 | 202-387-5984 |
| 21 | B K Henry Funeral Chapel 420 H St NE | $3,195 | $2,395 | 202-544-9655 |
| 22 | DeVol Funeral Home 2222 Wisconsin N.W | $3,400 | $2,300 | 202-333-6680 |
| 23 | McGuire Funeral Service, Inc. 7400 Georgia Avenue N.W | $3,535 | $1,900 | 202-882-6600 |
| 24 | Hackett's Funeral Chapel 814 Upshur Street N.W. | $3,970 | $2,350 | 202-829-0243 |
| 25 | Joseph Gawler's Sons Inc. 5130 Wisconsin N.W. | $7,595 | $9,400 | 202-966-6400 |
What is included in direct cremation?
Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.
What is NOT included in direct cremation:
- Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
- Viewing or visitation
- Formal funeral service or ceremony
- Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
- Obituary placement
- Flowers
Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Washington
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About This Pricing Data
Cremation prices for Washington, Washington D.C. are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 10,000+ funeral homes. Prices are collected from individual funeral home General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly with the provider before making arrangements.
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