Cheapest Cremation in Altoona, PA (2026)

Prices from $1,200 at 10 cremation providers in Altoona. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Altoona?

Cheapest Option $1,200 Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,780 Altoona average

Providers Compared 10 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Altoona — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home 1908 Seventh Avenue	$1,200	$1,400	814-943-3923
2	Good's Funeral Parlor 328 Fifth Avenue	$1,295	$1,000	814-943-2521
3	Good Funeral Home 108 Alto Reste Park	$1,450	$1,775	814-942-3545
4	Gilden Barton Funeral Home 1401 9th Avenue	$1,490	$1,400	814-944-4016
5	E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home 2309 Broad Ave	$1,695	$1,695	814-944-9755
6	Stevens Mortuary 1421 8th Avenue	$1,795	$1,695	814-944-9365
7	Jones Funeral Home 1222 Thirteenth Avenue	$1,995	$1,650	814-942-2661
8	Stanley Krish Funeral Home 1204 17th Street	$1,995	$1,695	814-942-4625
9	Myers-Somers Funeral Home 501 Sixth Avenue	$2,425	$2,440	814-942-7747
10	Mauk & Yates Funeral Home 719 North 4th Avenue	$2,460	$1,595	814-942-4555

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 Altoona

What is the cheapest cremation option in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

The cheapest direct cremation in Altoona is $1,200 at Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home, located at 1908 Seventh Avenue. Call 814-943-3923 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in Pennsylvania?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Pennsylvania. 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 Altoona, Pennsylvania 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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