Cheapest Cremation in Buffalo, NY (2026)

Prices from $450 at 14 cremation providers in Buffalo. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Buffalo?

Cheapest Option $450 H Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc

Average Cremation $1,247 Buffalo average

Providers Compared 14 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Buffalo — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	H Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc 968 Jefferson Ave	$450	$800	716-884-0901
2	John E Roberts Funeral Home 1361 Hertel Ave	$695	$600	716-874-3377
3	Buszka Funeral Home Inc 2005 Clinton St	$700	$625	716-825-7777
4	Exodus Gardens Funeral Home 605 Masten Ave	$900	$795	716-886-0513
5	Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home 347 Peckham Street	$950	$540	716-845-5545
6	Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home 2528 Bailey Avenue	$950	$595	716-894-0325
7	Daniel R Smolarek Funeral Home/Buffalo 2047 Broadway St	$950	$650	716-895-9901
8	Kolano Funeral Home 396 Amherst St # 1	$1,050	$545	716-873-1440
9	James E Grace Funeral Home Inc 335 Ontario St	$1,355	$895	716-877-5079
10	C Mertz & Son Funeral Home Inc 911 Englewood Ave	$1,395	$945	716-836-2935
11	James W. Cannan Funeral Home Inc. 2397 Seneca Street	$1,595	$875	716-822-1773
12	Joseph M Litwin Funeral Home 1629 Electric Ave	$1,645	$895	716-823-2248
13	Amigone Funeral Home Inc 1132 Delaware Ave	$2,339	$1,345	716-883-9200
14	George J. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home 3000 Delaware Ave	$2,485	$1,995	716-832-2123

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 Buffalo

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

The cheapest direct cremation in Buffalo is $450 at H Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc, located at 968 Jefferson Ave. Call 716-884-0901 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 Buffalo, 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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