Cheapest Cremation in Union, NJ (2026)

Prices from $1,000 at 10 cremation providers in Union. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Union?

Cheapest Option $1,000 Morgado Funeral Home
Average Cremation $3,056 Union average
Providers Compared 10 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Union โ€” Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
๐Ÿ† Morgado Funeral Home
525 45th Street
$1,000 $800 201-867-0820
2 Laskowski Funeral Home
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
$1,750 $1,950 908-686-0601
3 Union Funeral Home
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
$1,800 $1,995 908-964-4222
4 Leber Funeral Home
2000 Kennedy Boulevard
$2,495 $2,195 201-863-1100
5 Galante Funeral Home
2800 Morris Avenue
$2,635 $2,295 908-687-2110
6 Paskas Funeral Service
1500 Morris Avenue
$2,995 $1,995 908-686-5118
7 Menorah Chapels at Millburn
Millburn at 2950 Vauxhall Road
$3,890 $3,095 908-964-1500
8 McCracken Funeral Home
1500 Morris Avenue
$3,995 $3,695 908-686-4700
9 Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home
1100 Pine Avenue
$4,800 $3,250 908-686-6666
10 Bernheim-ApterKrietzman Memorial Home
1500 Morris Avenue
$5,195 $3,995 908-351-4414

What is included in direct cremation?

โœ“
Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

โœ“
Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10โ€“$25 each.

โœ“
Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

โœ“
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 Union

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

The cheapest direct cremation in Union is $1,000 at Morgado Funeral Home, located at 525 45th Street. Call 201-867-0820 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 Union, 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.

View all funeral costs in Union โ†’ ยท Browse New Jersey funeral homes โ†’