How much does cremation cost in Buffalo?
Cheapest Option $450 H Alfred Lewis Mortuary Inc
Average Cremation $1,376 Buffalo average
Providers Compared 30 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 | Peter K. Leslie Funeral Home 580 S. Park Ave. | $715 | $615 | 716-855-1411 |
| 5 | St John's Funeral Home Inc 1456 Broadway St # A | $820 | $650 | 716-892-4600 |
| 6 | Orlowski Suchocki Funeral Home 173 Stanislaus St | $895 | $830 | 716-893-3024 |
| 7 | Thomas T Edwards Funeral Home 995 Genesee St | $895 | $695 | 716-894-4888 |
| 8 | Exodus Gardens Funeral Home 605 Masten Ave | $900 | $795 | 716-886-0513 |
| 9 | Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home 2528 Bailey Avenue | $950 | $595 | 716-894-0325 |
| 10 | Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home 347 Peckham Street | $950 | $540 | 716-845-5545 |
| 11 | Daniel R Smolarek Funeral Home/Buffalo 2047 Broadway St | $950 | $650 | 716-895-9901 |
| 12 | Kolano Funeral Home 396 Amherst St # 1 | $1,050 | $545 | 716-873-1440 |
| 13 | Michael A Di Vincenzo Funeral 1122 E Lovejoy St | $1,085 | $1,185 | 716-892-7713 |
| 14 | Stephan Burns Funeral Home Inc 266 East St | $1,100 | $775 | 716-873-0849 |
| 15 | Vandercher & Dick Funeral Home 2549 Main St | $1,150 | $875 | 716-832-0150 |
| 16 | Matthew C Okoniewski Home Inc 1168 Walden Ave | $1,350 | $825 | 716-892-0426 |
| 17 | James E Grace Funeral Home Inc 335 Ontario St | $1,355 | $895 | 716-877-5079 |
| 18 | C Mertz & Son Funeral Home Inc 911 Englewood Ave | $1,395 | $945 | 716-836-2935 |
| 19 | James W. Cannan Funeral Home Inc. 2397 Seneca Street | $1,595 | $875 | 716-822-1773 |
| 20 | Pietszak Funeral Home 806 Clinton St | $1,635 | $895 | 716-852-4499 |
| 21 | Joseph M Litwin Funeral Home 1629 Electric Ave | $1,645 | $895 | 716-823-2248 |
| 22 | Pacer Funeral Home 1949 Clinton | $1,645 | $895 | 716-823-7489 |
| 23 | Loomis Offers & Loomis Inc 1820 Seneca St | $1,680 | $940 | 716-823-3340 |
| 24 | Melvin J Sliwinski Funeral Home 85 George Urban Blvd | $1,820 | $850 | 716-894-1772 |
| 25 | Walter M Griggs Jr Funeral Home 2524 Main St | $1,900 | $650 | 716-838-4732 |
| 26 | Quinn Amigone Funeral Home Service 192 Abbott Rd | $2,240 | $1,295 | 716-825-7050 |
| 27 | Amigone Funeral Home Inc 1132 Delaware Ave | $2,339 | $1,345 | 716-883-9200 |
| 28 | Reger Funeral Home Inc 3135 Main St | $2,410 | $1,285 | 716-836-9969 |
| 29 | George J. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home 3000 Delaware Ave | $2,485 | $1,995 | 716-832-2123 |
| 30 | Perna-Pellegrino Funeral Home 1306 Hertel Ave. | $2,485 | $1,995 | 716-874-1010 |
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 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.
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