Cheapest Cremation in Durham, NC (2026)

Prices from $850 at 12 cremation providers in Durham. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Durham?

Cheapest Option $850 Holloway Memorial Funeral Home Inc

Average Cremation $2,003 Durham average

Providers Compared 12 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Durham — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Holloway Memorial Funeral Home Inc 2502 Hwy 55	$850	$1,650	919-598-8496
2	Burthey Funeral Service 1510 Fayetteville Street	$875	$995	919-682-0327
3	American Cremation Services, Inc. 1204 Person St.	$1,100	$800	919-596-6300
4	Hanes Funeral Service 460 S Driver St	$1,200	$1,300	919-598-9968
5	Ellis D. Jones and Sons Funeral Directors 419 Dowd Street	$1,495	$1,750	—
6	Ellis Jones & Sons Funeral Directors 419 Dowd St	$1,495	$1,750	919-688-1323
7	Lori's Durham Remembrance Chapel 1524 S. Miami Blvd	$1,775	$2,100	919-628-8414
8	Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home 923 Old Fayetteville Street	$2,195	$1,695	919-682-1171
9	Clements Funeral Service 1105 Broad Street	$2,695	$3,395	919-286-1224
10	Hudson Funeral Home 211 South Miami Boulevard	$2,930	$3,350	919-596-8269
11	Howerton-Bryan Funeral Home 1005 West Main Street	$3,525	$2,600	919-682-5464
12	Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory 1113 W Main St	$3,895	$2,370	919-688-6387

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 Durham

What is the cheapest cremation option in Durham, North Carolina?

The cheapest direct cremation in Durham is $850 at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home Inc, located at 2502 Hwy 55. Call 919-598-8496 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in North Carolina?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including North Carolina. 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 Durham, North Carolina 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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