Cheapest Cremation in Schenectady, NY (2026)

Prices from $895 at 10 cremation providers in Schenectady. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Schenectady?

Cheapest Option $895 Leszczynski Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,948 Schenectady average

Providers Compared 10 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Schenectady — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Leszczynski Funeral Home 716 Crane Street	$895	$1,395	518-374-3200
2	Bond Funeral Home Broadway & Guilderland Avenue	$1,375	$975	518-346-8424
3	R J DeLuccia Funeral Service 1605 Helderberg Avenue	$1,375	$875	518-355-5770
4	Kazyaka Funeral Home 819 Eastern Avenue	$1,495	$1,395	518-374-1990
5	Gleason Funeral Home 730 Union Street	$1,500	$925	518-374-1134
6	Jones Funeral Home 1503 Union Street	$2,495	$1,895	518-346-3881
7	Baxter Andrew Funeral Home 1867 State Street	$2,580	$1,595	518-346-0787
8	Griswold Funeral Home 1867 State St	$2,580	$1,595	518-374-6188
9	Lights Funeral Home 1428 State St	$2,580	$1,595	518-374-1015
10	Daly Funeral Home 242 McClellan Street	$2,600	$1,350	518-374-1600

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 Schenectady

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

The cheapest direct cremation in Schenectady is $895 at Leszczynski Funeral Home, located at 716 Crane Street. Call 518-374-3200 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 Schenectady, 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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