Cheapest Cremation in Worcester, MA (2026)

Prices from $1,495 at 10 cremation providers in Worcester. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Worcester?

Cheapest Option $1,495 Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care

Average Cremation $2,207 Worcester average

Providers Compared 10 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Worcester — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care 154 Lincoln Street	$1,495	$1,600	508-755-4507
2	Graham-Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors 838 Main St	$1,570	$1,995	508-754-1717
3	Athy Memorial Home 111 Lancaster Street	$1,800	$2,100	508-756-4689
4	Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home 61 Myrtle St	$2,090	$2,295	508-753-8171
5	Rice Funeral Home 300 Park Ave	$2,150	$2,000	508-754-1673
6	Dirsa-Morin Funeral Home 298 Grafton St	$2,185	$1,785	508-753-4211
7	Henry-Dirsa Funeral Service 33 Ward	$2,185	$1,785	508-756-8346
8	Mercadante Funeral Home 370 Plantation Street	$2,630	$2,410	508-754-0486
9	Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St	$2,850	$1,895	508-852-2161
10	O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home 592 Park Avenue	$3,115	$2,595	508-754-2431

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 Worcester

What is the cheapest cremation option in Worcester, Massachusetts?

The cheapest direct cremation in Worcester is $1,495 at Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, located at 154 Lincoln Street. Call 508-755-4507 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 Worcester, 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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