Cheapest Cremation in Akron, OH (2026)

Prices from $999 at 14 cremation providers in Akron. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Akron?

Cheapest Option $999 Gordon Memorial Home
Average Cremation $1,629 Akron average
Providers Compared 14 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Akron โ€” Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
๐Ÿ† Gordon Memorial Home
1260 Collier Rd
$999 $1,314 330-836-7989
2 Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
547 Canton Road
$1,075 $1,175 330-733-6271
3 Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel
760 E Market
$1,085 $1,190 330-535-7141
4 Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel
791 E Market St
$1,315 $445 330-535-9186
5 Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
529 W. Thornton Street
$1,425 $1,495 330-535-1543
6 Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services Akron Chapel
131 North Canton Road
$1,555 $970 330-784-3334
7 House of Eberhardt Funeral Home
472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road
$1,600 $1,175 330-644-5005
8 Hennessy-Bagnoli Moore Funeral Home
936 N. Main St
$1,630 $1,540 330-376-4251
9 Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home
788 Kenmore Blvd
$1,635 $1,800 330-745-3131
10 Bacher Funeral Home
3326 Manchester Rd
$1,675 $1,745 330-644-0024
11 Marco Sommerville Funeral Services
1695 Diagonal Rd
$1,895 $1,595 330-836-2725
12 Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home
811 Grant St
$2,195 $1,450 330-253-8121
13 Anthony Family Funeral Homes
1990 S Main St
$2,200 $2,075 330-724-1281
14 Hummel Funeral Homes & Crematory
500 E. Exchange Street
$2,520 $1,970 330-253-6126

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 $10โ€“$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 $50โ€“$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 โ€” at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Cremation in Akron

What is the cheapest cremation option in Akron, Ohio?

The cheapest direct cremation in Akron is $999 at Gordon Memorial Home, located at 1260 Collier Rd. Call 330-836-7989 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Ohio?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Ohio. 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 โ€” 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 โ€” at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant โ€” at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Akron, Ohio 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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