Cheapest Cremation in New Orleans, LA (2026)
Prices from $1,195 at 15 cremation providers in New Orleans. Sorted cheapest first.
How much does cremation cost in New Orleans?
Cremation Providers in New Orleans — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | New Orleans Funeral and Cremation Service 9200 I-10 Service Rd | $1,195 | $2,495 | (504) 218-5554 |
| 2 | Professional Funeral Services Inc 1620 Elysian Fields Ave | $1,550 | $1,200 | 504-948-7447 |
| 3 | A Boyd Family Funeral Home 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy | $1,695 | $1,695 | 504-282-0600 |
| 4 | Boyd-Brooks Funeral Service LLC 3245 Gentilly Blvd | $1,695 | $1,695 | 504-282-1202 |
| 5 | Rhodes Funeral Home 1728 N. Claiborne Ave. | $1,695 | $1,950 | 504-943-3422 |
| 6 | Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Ave | $1,695 | $1,950 | 504-822-7162 |
| 7 | Rhodes Funeral Home 7411 Chef Menteur Hwy | $1,695 | $1,950 | 504-241-5556 |
| 8 | Charbonnet Funeral Home 1615 St Philip St | $1,845 | $1,595 | — |
| 9 | Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home 1615 Saint Philip St | $1,845 | $1,595 | 504-581-4411 |
| 10 | Majestic Mortuary Service Inc 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd | $1,850 | $1,295 | 504-523-5872 |
| 11 | Gertrude-Geddes-Willis Funeral Home 2120-28 Jackson Ave | $2,200 | $1,495 | 504-522-2525 |
| 12 | Henderson, Murray, Undertaking Co Inc 1209 Teche St | $2,302 | $1,200 | 504-366-4597 |
| 13 | Wilson, Estelle J, Funeral Home Inc 2715 Danneel St | $2,600 | $1,375 | 504-895-4903 |
| 14 | Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd | $2,820 | $4,670 | 504-486-6331 |
| 15 | Schoen Funeral Home 3827 Canal St | $2,845 | $3,895 | 504-482-2111 |
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 New Orleans
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About This Pricing Data
Cremation prices for New Orleans, Louisiana 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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