Cheapest Cremation in Gary, IN (2026)

Prices from $995 at 5 cremation providers in Gary. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Gary?

Cheapest Option $995 Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,551 Gary average

Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Gary — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Powell-Coleman Funeral Home 1901 Washington Street	$995	$900	219-885-5529
2	Smith, Bizzel & Warner Funeral Home 4209 Grant Street	$1,275	$1,495	219-887-1852
3	Ridgelawn Funeral Home 4201 West Ridge Road	$1,695	$1,695	219-980-5555
4	Rendina Funeral Home 5100 Cleveland Street	$1,707	$2,477	219-980-1141
5	Guy & Allen Funeral Directors 2959 West 11th Avenue	$2,082	$980	219-949-6325

What is included in direct cremation?

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Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

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Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.

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Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

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Return of remains

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 Gary

What is the cheapest cremation option in Gary, Indiana?

The cheapest direct cremation in Gary is $995 at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home, located at 1901 Washington Street. Call 219-885-5529 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Indiana?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Indiana. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.

What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?

Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.

Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?

Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Gary, Indiana 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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