Cheapest Cremation in Reading, PA (2026)

Prices from $970 at 13 cremation providers in Reading. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Reading?

Cheapest Option $970 T.J. Baker Funeral Home

Average Cremation $3,151 Reading average

Providers Compared 13 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Reading — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	T.J. Baker Funeral Home 222 North Front Street	$970	$1,990	610-372-5954
2	Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home 444 North Ninth Street	$1,585	$520	610-374-0962
3	John P. Feeney Funeral Home 625 North 4th Street	$2,295	$2,395	610-372-4160
4	Henninger Funeral Home & Crematory 229 North 5th Street	$2,995	$2,995	610-373-4500
5	Cramp-Hummel Funeral Home 934 Centre Avenue	$3,300	$2,395	610-375-4337
6	Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home 239 South Ninth Street	$3,385	$2,700	610-372-1730
7	Auman's Inc. Funeral Home 390 W. Neversink Road	$3,395	$3,490	610-370-0200
8	Francis F. Seidel Funeral Directors 247 Penn St	$3,395	$3,490	610-376-7486
9	Theo C. Auman Inc. Funeral Home 247 Penn St	$3,395	$3,490	610-374-4505
10	Sanders Funeral Home 1501 North 11th Street	$3,685	$2,995	610-372-1624
11	Lutz Funeral Home 2100 Perkiomen Avenue	$3,750	$3,200	610-376-7121
12	Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home 739 Penn Avenue	$3,995	$3,995	610-374-5440
13	Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory 1605 Rockland Street	$4,820	$3,265	610-376-0985

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 Reading

What is the cheapest cremation option in Reading, Pennsylvania?

The cheapest direct cremation in Reading is $970 at T.J. Baker Funeral Home, located at 222 North Front Street. Call 610-372-5954 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 Reading, 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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