Cheapest Cremation in Bay City, MI (2026)

Prices from $955 at 6 cremation providers in Bay City. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Bay City?

Cheapest Option $955 Ambrose Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,376 Bay City average

Providers Compared 6 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Bay City — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Ambrose Funeral Home 1200 Garfield Avenue	$955	$1,070	989-895-9601
2	Squires Funeral Home 211 N Henry St	$955	$1,070	989-893-1616
3	Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home 700 N Monroe St	$1,040	$1,550	989-892-3923
4	Gephart Funeral Home 201 West Midland Street	$1,425	$1,470	989-686-2291
5	Trahan Funeral Chapel 256 N Madison Ave	$1,865	$1,395	989-893-6583
6	Penzien-Steele Funeral Home 608 North Madison Avenue	$2,015	$1,895	989-892-8531

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 Bay City

What is the cheapest cremation option in Bay City, Michigan?

The cheapest direct cremation in Bay City is $955 at Ambrose Funeral Home, located at 1200 Garfield Avenue. Call 989-895-9601 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Michigan?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Michigan. 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 Bay City, Michigan 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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