How much does cremation cost in Erie?
Cheapest Option $1,395 John J Quinn Funeral Home Inc
Average Cremation $2,205 Erie average
Providers Compared 17 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Erie — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | John J Quinn Funeral Home Inc 728 W 9th St | $1,395 | $1,895 | 814-455-2349 |
| 2 | W James Scott Jr Funeral Home 2104 Myrtle St | $1,595 | $2,095 | 814-452-4900 |
| 3 | Carl A Slomski & Son Funeral 2101 Ash St | $1,675 | $1,575 | 814-454-2613 |
| 4 | Francis V Kloecker Funeral Home 2502 Sassafras St | $1,800 | $2,300 | 814-454-0156 |
| 5 | G R Bailey Funeral Home 4396 Iroquois Ave | $2,050 | $2,540 | 814-899-7611 |
| 6 | Mark G Razanauskas Funeral | $2,050 | $2,540 | 814-454-0047 |
| 7 | Brugger & Sons Funeral Home 845 E 38th St | $2,070 | $1,995 | 814-825-2500 |
| 8 | Merle E. Wood Funeral Home 845 East 38th Street | $2,070 | $1,975 | 814-452-4100 |
| 9 | Brugger Home For Funerals 1595 W 38th St | $2,095 | $2,095 | 814-864-4864 |
| 10 | Russell C Schmidt & Son 5000 Wattsburg Rd | $2,195 | $2,195 | 814-824-5000 |
| 11 | Dusckas Funeral Home- East Side 2607 Buffalo Road | $2,415 | $2,525 | 814-899-7656 |
| 12 | Dusckas Martin Funeral Home 4216 Sterrettania Rd | $2,415 | $2,415 | 814-838-7656 |
| 13 | Dusckas Funeral Home Inc 536 W 10th St | $2,475 | $2,525 | 814-452-2456 |
| 14 | John R Orlando Funeral Home 2122 Raspberry St | $2,495 | $2,395 | 814-459-3144 |
| 15 | Burton Funeral Home 602 W 10th St | $2,895 | $2,155 | 814-454-4551 |
| 16 | Burton Funeral Homes 4940 Koehler Rd | $2,895 | $2,155 | 814-825-0458 |
| 17 | Burton Funeral Homes & Crematory Millcreek/Westlake 3801 W. 26th St | $2,895 | $2,155 | 814-838-0596 |
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 Erie
What is the cheapest cremation option in Erie, Pennsylvania?
The cheapest direct cremation in Erie is $1,395 at John J Quinn Funeral Home Inc, located at 728 W 9th St. Call 814-455-2349 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 Erie, Pennsylvania are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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