How much does cremation cost in Rochester?
Cheapest Option $565 Cremation Service Of New York
Average Cremation $1,485 Rochester average
Providers Compared 26 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Rochester — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Cremation Service Of New York 2309 Culver Rd | $565 | $795 | 585-544-4500 |
| 2 | Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd | $565 | $795 | 585-342-6250 |
| 3 | Schauman Sulewski Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd | $565 | $795 | 585-342-3400 |
| 4 | Arndt Funeral Home 1118 Long Pond Rd | $830 | $1,290 | 585-225-6350 |
| 5 | Rochester Cremation 4044 W. Henrietta Road | $925 | $575 | 585-359-2300 |
| 6 | G L Dixon Funeral Home 1080 North St | $950 | $450 | 585-266-7000 |
| 7 | Regency Funeral Chapel Inc 596 Genesee St # 1 | $975 | $500 | 585-235-1220 |
| 8 | Falvo Funeral Home 1395 N Goodman St | $1,100 | $1,150 | 585-266-1320 |
| 9 | Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral 1411 Vintage Ln | $1,195 | $2,030 | 585-720-6000 |
| 10 | Millard E Latimer & Son 983 Plymouth Ave S | $1,250 | $950 | 585-328-2680 |
| 11 | John J Curran Funeral Home Inc 535 Oxford St | $1,290 | $775 | 585-473-3170 |
| 12 | Thomas Funeral Chapels 4545 Lake Ave | $1,350 | $1,095 | 585-663-3837 |
| 13 | Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral 2125 Chili Ave | $1,395 | $1,810 | 585-247-7590 |
| 14 | Di Ponzio Funeral Home Inc 219 Spencerport Rd | $1,675 | $1,350 | 585-429-6700 |
| 15 | Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home 777 Long Pond Rd | $1,740 | $995 | 585-225-0248 |
| 16 | New Comer Funeral Home East Rochester Chapel 6 Empire Blvd | $1,765 | $965 | 585-288-2880 |
| 17 | New Comer Funeral Home West Rochester Chapel 2636 Ridgeway Avenue | $1,765 | $965 | 585-453-9550 |
| 18 | Miller Funeral Homes Inc 3325 Winton Rd S | $1,778 | $1,395 | 585-424-3700 |
| 19 | Brighton Memorial Chapel Inc 3325 Winton Rd S | $1,785 | $1,495 | 585-427-8520 |
| 20 | Vay Schleich & Meeson Funeral 1075 Long Pond Rd | $1,875 | $1,675 | 585-227-2700 |
| 21 | Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home 1717 Portland Avenue | $1,895 | $1,295 | 585-342-8500 |
| 22 | James R Gray Funeral Home 1530 Buffalo Rd | $1,895 | $1,295 | 585-247-6360 |
| 23 | Leo Bean & Sons Funeral Home 2771 Chili Ave | $1,975 | $1,295 | 585-426-7830 |
| 24 | Crawford Funeral Home Inc 495 Winton Rd N | $1,995 | $1,550 | 585-482-0400 |
| 25 | Paul W Harris Funeral Home Inc 570 Kings Hwy S | $2,190 | $1,450 | 585-544-2041 |
| 26 | Anthony Funeral & Cremation 2305 Monroe Ave | $3,330 | $1,760 | 585-244-0770 |
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 Rochester
What is the cheapest cremation option in Rochester, New York?
The cheapest direct cremation in Rochester is $565 at Cremation Service Of New York, located at 2309 Culver Rd. Call 585-544-4500 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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