Cheapest Cremation in Albany, NY (2026)

Prices from $1,150 at 10 cremation providers in Albany. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Albany?

Cheapest Option $1,150 Garland Bros. Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,854 Albany average

Providers Compared 10 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Albany — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Garland Bros. Funeral Home 75 Clinton Avenue	$1,150	$950	518-434-3887
2	Magin & Keegan Funeral Home 891 Madison Avenue	$1,250	$650	518-482-2698
3	Norman E. Dascher Funeral Home 490 Delaware Ave	$1,550	$1,255	518-463-1594
4	Dreis Funeral Home 208 N Allen St	$1,680	$965	518-463-5735
5	Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home 208 N Allen St	$1,680	$965	518-463-1566
6	McVeigh Funeral Home 208 N Allen St	$1,680	$965	518-489-0188
7	Hans Funeral Home 1088 Western Avenue	$1,990	$2,075	518-489-2161
8	Levine Memorial Chapel 649 Washington Avenue	$2,395	$2,995	518-438-1002
9	Tebbutt & Frederick Funeral Home 633 Central Ave	$2,580	$1,595	518-489-4454
10	Zwack & Sons Funeral Home 633 Central Ave	$2,580	$1,595	518-489-6909

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 Albany

What is the cheapest cremation option in Albany, New York?

The cheapest direct cremation in Albany is $1,150 at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, located at 75 Clinton Avenue. Call 518-434-3887 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in New York?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including New York. 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 Albany, New York 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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