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 — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | 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?
✓ 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 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 — 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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