How much does cremation cost in Baltimore?
Cheapest Option $725 Cremation & Funeral Alternatives
Average Cremation $1,620 Baltimore average
Providers Compared 16 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Baltimore — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Cremation & Funeral Alternatives 8717 Green Pastures Drive | $725 | $1,095 | 410-321-1005 |
| 2 | Chatman Harris Funeral Home 5240 Reistertown Road | $1,005 | $1,295 | 410-578-3822 |
| 3 | Chatman-Harris Funeral Home 4210 Belair Rd | $1,005 | $1,295 | 410-488-5947 |
| 4 | Chatman-Harris Funeral Home East 4210 Belair Road | $1,005 | $1,295 | +1-410-488-5947 |
| 5 | DabrowskiChojnacki Funeral Home 1005 Dundalk Avenue | $1,020 | $2,795 | 410-633-6630 |
| 6 | Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home 1412 E Preston St | $1,300 | $2,100 | 410-837-4926 |
| 7 | Howell Funeral Home of East Baltimore 3331 Brehms Lane | $1,300 | $1,500 | 410-485-3500 |
| 8 | Howell Funeral Home of West Baltimore 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue | $1,300 | $1,500 | 410-664-6800 |
| 9 | Cremation Society of Maryland 299 Frederick Road | $1,315 | $1,195 | 410-788-1800 |
| 10 | Gonce Funeral Service PA 4001 Ritchie Hwy | $1,425 | $2,050 | 410-789-1800 |
| 11 | Bailey Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.A 4023 Annapolis Road | $1,495 | $1,895 | 410-609-0009 |
| 12 | David J Weber Funeral Homes 401 S Chester St | $2,035 | $2,185 | 410-276-6600 |
| 13 | David J Weber Funeral Homes 5311 Edmondson Ave | $2,035 | $2,185 | 410-624-7432 |
| 14 | Estep Brothers Funeral Service 1300 Eutaw Pl | $2,100 | $1,650 | 410-728-2800 |
| 15 | Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home 3631 Falls Road | $2,945 | $3,880 | 410-889-3735 |
| 16 | Hubbard Funeral Home Inc 4107 Wilkens Ave | $3,915 | $2,995 | 410-242-3300 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ 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 Baltimore
What is the cheapest cremation option in Baltimore, Maryland?
The cheapest direct cremation in Baltimore is $725 at Cremation & Funeral Alternatives, located at 8717 Green Pastures Drive. Call 410-321-1005 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Maryland?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Maryland. 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
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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