Cheapest Cremation in Dayton, OH (2026)

Prices from $895 at 14 cremation providers in Dayton. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Dayton?

Cheapest Option $895 Bowman Funeral Chapel

Average Cremation $1,540 Dayton average

Providers Compared 14 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Dayton — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Bowman Funeral Chapel 2060 Germantown St	$895	$2,200	937-268-6869
2	Thomas Funeral Home 4520 Salem Ave	$1,053	$900	937-274-8777
3	House Of Wheat Funeral Home Inc Funeral Home Inc at 2107 N Gettysburg Ave	$1,085	$1,350	937-274-1693
4	Marker & Heller Funeral Home 1706 N. Main St.	$1,100	$1,595	937-275-7434
5	Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory 5555 Philadelphia Drive	$1,195	$1,815	937-274-1151
6	Roberts, H H, Funeral Home 38 S Gettysburg Ave	$1,450	$1,400	937-268-6886
7	Tobias Funeral Home 648 Watervliet Ave	$1,535	$1,770	937-252-3122
8	Tobias Funeral Home 3970 Dayton-Xenia	$1,535	$1,770	937-427-1361
9	Tobias Funeral Home 5471 Far Hills Ave	$1,535	$1,770	937-435-2273
10	Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory North Dayton Chapel 4104 Needmore Road	$1,545	$970	937-235-1000
11	Martin, George C, Funeral Home 5040 Frederick Rd	$1,995	$1,170	937-277-9290
12	Schlientz & Moore Funeral Homes Inc 1632 Wayne Ave	$2,052	$2,509	937-253-1441
13	Westbrock Funeral Home Inc 1712 Wayne Ave	$2,190	$1,960	937-253-6161
14	Loritts-Neilson Funeral Home Inc 3924 W 3rd St	$2,395	$1,495	937-262-0065

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 Dayton

What is the cheapest cremation option in Dayton, Ohio?

The cheapest direct cremation in Dayton is $895 at Bowman Funeral Chapel, located at 2060 Germantown St. Call 937-268-6869 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.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Dayton, 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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