How much does cremation cost in Albuquerque?
Cheapest Option $745 Direct Funeral Services
Average Cremation $1,755 Albuquerque average
Providers Compared 14 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Albuquerque — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St NW | $745 | $995 | 505-343-8008 |
| 2 | Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. N.E. | $745 | $1,395 | 505-764-9663 |
| 3 | Gabaldon Mortuary Inc 1000 Old Coors Dr SW | $995 | $1,595 | 505-243-7861 |
| 4 | Salazar Mortuary 400 3rd S.W | $1,655 | $1,400 | 505-242-1133 |
| 5 | Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington NE | $1,899 | $1,695 | 505-884-5777 |
| 6 | Daniels Family Funeral Services 9420 4th St NW | $1,995 | $1,795 | 505-898-3160 |
| 7 | Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE | $1,995 | $1,795 | 505-821-0010 |
| 8 | Daniels Family Funeral Services 717 Stover Ave SW | $1,995 | $1,795 | 505-243-5222 |
| 9 | Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE | $1,995 | $1,795 | 505-884-1188 |
| 10 | Daniels Family Funeral Services Strong - Thorne Chapel 1100 Coal S.E | $1,995 | $1,795 | 505-842-8800 |
| 11 | French Mortuary Inc 1111 University Blvd NE | $2,140 | $1,795 | 505-843-6333 |
| 12 | French Mortuary Inc 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE | $2,140 | $1,795 | 505-823-9400 |
| 13 | French Mortuary Inc 9300 Golf Course Rd NW | $2,140 | $1,795 | 505-897-0300 |
| 14 | French Mortuary Inc 10500 Lomas Blvd NE | $2,140 | $1,795 | 505-275-3500 |
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 Albuquerque
What is the cheapest cremation option in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
The cheapest direct cremation in Albuquerque is $745 at Direct Funeral Services, located at 2919 4th St NW. Call 505-343-8008 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in New Mexico?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including New Mexico. 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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