Cheapest Cremation in Newark, NJ (2026)

Prices from $1,095 at 9 cremation providers in Newark. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Newark?

Cheapest Option $1,095 Cotton Funeral Service
Average Cremation $2,054 Newark average
Providers Compared 9 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Newark โ€” Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
๐Ÿ† Cotton Funeral Service
1025 Bergen St
$1,095 $1,195 973-926-6400
2 Alvarez Funeral Home
240 Mount Prospect Ave
$1,195 $1,050 973-483-7000
3 Whigham Funeral Home
580 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
$1,215 $1,900 973-622-6872
4 Perry Funeral Home
34-44 Mercer St
$1,300 $1,450 973-824-9201
5 Funeraria Las Americas
279 Roseville Ave
$1,600 $825 973-483-4255
6 Churchman, James E Jr, Funeral Home
345 13th Ave
$2,246 $1,650 973-242-8454
7 Galante Funeral Home
17 Pacific St
$2,635 $2,295 973-589-4998
8 Buyus Funeral Home
426 Lafayette St
$3,600 $2,300 973-344-5172
9 Rucki-Bernauer Funeral Home
426 Lafayette St
$3,600 $2,300 973-344-7023

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 $10โ€“$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 $50โ€“$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 โ€” at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Cremation in Newark

What is the cheapest cremation option in Newark, New Jersey?

The cheapest direct cremation in Newark is $1,095 at Cotton Funeral Service, located at 1025 Bergen St. Call 973-926-6400 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in New Jersey?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including New Jersey. 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 โ€” 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 โ€” at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant โ€” at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Newark, New Jersey 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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