How much does cremation cost in Syracuse?
Cheapest Option $695 Forani & Cline Funeral Home
Average Cremation $1,679 Syracuse average
Providers Compared 14 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Syracuse — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Forani & Cline Funeral Home 206 Kinne St | $695 | $595 | 315-437-3421 |
| 2 | Garland Brothers Funeral Home/Syracuse 143 W Castle St | $1,205 | $810 | 315-475-0285 |
| 3 | Gethers Funeral Services, Inc. 1520 South Avenue | $1,330 | $800 | 315-476-0157 |
| 4 | Frasier Shepardson Funeral Home 1217 N Salina St | $1,495 | $995 | 315-471-2349 |
| 5 | Goddard Crandall Shepardson 3111 James St | $1,495 | $995 | 315-463-4320 |
| 6 | Delaney Greabell Adydan Fnrl 241 Kinne St | $1,535 | $540 | 315-437-3521 |
| 7 | Butler Badman Funeral Home Inc 4504 W Seneca Tpke | $1,695 | $1,495 | 315-492-4264 |
| 8 | Edward J Ryan Funeral Home 3180 Bellevue Ave | $1,750 | $1,295 | 315-468-3443 |
| 9 | Burns Garfield Funeral Home 3175 E Genesee St # 6 | $1,795 | $1,595 | 315-446-2466 |
| 10 | Farone & Son Funeral Home 1500 Park St | $1,795 | $795 | 315-422-1911 |
| 11 | Fergerson Funeral Home Inc 215 S Main St | $1,820 | $1,200 | 315-458-1970 |
| 12 | Carter Funeral Home Inc 1604 Grant Blvd | $1,995 | $1,320 | 315-474-1427 |
| 13 | Gang Memorial Chapel 104 Fordham Rd | $2,195 | $995 | 315-463-6161 |
| 14 | Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home 4612 S Salina St | $2,700 | $2,275 | 315-492-3504 |
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 Syracuse
What is the cheapest cremation option in Syracuse, New York?
The cheapest direct cremation in Syracuse is $695 at Forani & Cline Funeral Home, located at 206 Kinne St. Call 315-437-3421 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
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