Cheapest Cremation in New Bedford, MA (2026)

Prices from $1,350 at 11 cremation providers in New Bedford. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in New Bedford?

Cheapest Option $1,350 Machnowski-Schick Funeral Home

Average Cremation $2,235 New Bedford average

Providers Compared 11 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in New Bedford — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Machnowski-Schick Funeral Home 472 Ashley Boulevard	$1,350	$1,750	508-995-5005
2	Wilson Funeral Chapel 479 County Street	$1,895	$2,595	508-993-4313
3	Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home 129 Allen Street	$1,995	$2,595	508-992-2957
4	Rock Funeral Home 1285 Ashley Boulevard	$1,995	$2,895	508-995-5772
5	Boulevard Funeral Home 223 Ashley Boulevard	$2,050	$2,900	508-994-6272
6	Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth Street	$2,195	$2,345	508-993-2921
7	Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home 495 Park Street	$2,275	$2,850	508-994-0100
8	Cabral Baylies Square- Lamourex Funeral Home & Cremation Service 512 N Front St	$2,395	$2,595	508-996-2200
9	Kirby Funeral Home 61 Tarkiln Hill Road	$2,445	$2,550	508-995-2213
10	Donaghy New Day Cremation and Funeral Care 465 County St	$2,995	$3,645	+1 508-992-5486
11	Donaghy-Hathaway Funeral Home 465 County Street	$2,995	$3,645	508-992-5486

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 New Bedford

What is the cheapest cremation option in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

The cheapest direct cremation in New Bedford is $1,350 at Machnowski-Schick Funeral Home, located at 472 Ashley Boulevard. Call 508-995-5005 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Massachusetts?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Massachusetts. 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 New Bedford, Massachusetts 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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