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 — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	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 $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 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 — 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 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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