How much does cremation cost in Manchester?
Cheapest Option $1,340 Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home Inc
Average Cremation $2,024 Manchester average
Providers Compared 16 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Manchester — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home Inc 285 Manchester St | $1,340 | $1,195 | 603-624-4845 |
| 2 | Durning, Bykowski, & Young 285 Manchester Street | $1,340 | $1,195 | — |
| 3 | Cain & Janosz Funeral Home 74 Brook St | $1,671 | $1,725 | 603-623-2251 |
| 4 | Goodwin Funeral Home & Cremation Services 607 Chestnut St | $1,795 | $1,895 | 603-625-5703 |
| 5 | J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Homes 676 Montgomery Street | $1,895 | $1,450 | 603-625-8234 |
| 6 | J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Homes 110 Bridge Street | $1,895 | $1,450 | 603-625-6436 |
| 7 | J.N. Boufford & Sons Inc 110 Bridge Street | $1,895 | $1,450 | +1-603-625-6436 |
| 8 | Woitkowski Funeral Home 110 Bridge St | $1,895 | $1,450 | 603-622-7073 |
| 9 | Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory 1799 Elm St | $2,095 | $1,995 | 603-625-6951 |
| 10 | Cate & Johnson Funeral Home 573 Pine St | $2,100 | $1,995 | 603-625-5073 |
| 11 | Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematory 243 Hanover St | $2,195 | $1,195 | 603-625-5777 |
| 12 | Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium 243 Hanover Street | $2,245 | $1,195 | — |
| 13 | Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium 250 Coolidge Avenue | $2,245 | $1,195 | 603-625-5777 |
| 14 | Connor-Healy Funeral Home & Cremation Cntr Inc 537 Union St | $2,395 | $2,195 | 603-622-8223 |
| 15 | Connor-Healy Funeral Home & Crematory Center 537 Union Street | $2,395 | $2,195 | 603-622-8223 |
| 16 | McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St | $2,990 | $3,595 | 603-622-0962 |
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 Manchester
What is the cheapest cremation option in Manchester, New Hampshire?
The cheapest direct cremation in Manchester is $1,340 at Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home Inc, located at 285 Manchester St. Call 603-624-4845 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in New Hampshire?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including New Hampshire. 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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