Cheapest Cremation in Lorain, OH (2026)

Prices from $1,195 at 5 cremation providers in Lorain. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Lorain?

Cheapest Option $1,195 Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home
Average Cremation $1,384 Lorain average
Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Lorain โ€” Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
๐Ÿ† Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home
1783 E. 31st Street
$1,195 $750 440-277-8164
2 Reidy-ScanlanGiovannazzo Funeral Home
2150 Broadway
$1,210 $1,675 440-244-1961
3 Brown-Robinson Funeral Home
2652 Broadway
$1,295 $1,320 440-244-1831
4 Dombrowski-Riddle Funeral Home
1939 Oberlin Avenue
$1,410 $1,895 440-246-2314
5 Gluvna-ShimoHromada Funeral Chapel
3224 Broadway
$1,810 $1,400 440-246-2118

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 Lorain

What is the cheapest cremation option in Lorain, Ohio?

The cheapest direct cremation in Lorain is $1,195 at Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, located at 1783 E. 31st Street. Call 440-277-8164 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 Lorain, 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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