Funeral Costs in New Bedford, MA (2026)

Based on data from 11 funeral homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Average direct cremation: $2,235.

How much does a funeral cost in New Bedford?

Direct Cremation $2,235 from $1,350

Basic Services Fee $2,760

Funeral Home Prices in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Itemized pricing from 11 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home 129 Allen Street	$1,995	—	$2,595	508-992-2957
Boulevard Funeral Home 223 Ashley Boulevard	$2,050	—	$2,900	508-994-6272
Cabral Baylies Square- Lamourex Funeral Home & Cremation Service 512 N Front St	$2,395	—	$2,595	508-996-2200
Donaghy New Day Cremation and Funeral Care 465 County St	$2,995	—	$3,645	+1 508-992-5486
Donaghy-Hathaway Funeral Home 465 County Street	$2,995	—	$3,645	508-992-5486
Kirby Funeral Home 61 Tarkiln Hill Road	$2,445	—	$2,550	508-995-2213
Machnowski-Schick Funeral Home 472 Ashley Boulevard	$1,350	—	$1,750	508-995-5005
Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth Street	$2,195	—	$2,345	508-993-2921
Rock Funeral Home 1285 Ashley Boulevard	$1,995	—	$2,895	508-995-5772
Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home 495 Park Street	$2,275	—	$2,850	508-994-0100
Wilson Funeral Chapel 479 County Street	$1,895	—	$2,595	508-993-4313

Understanding Funeral Costs in New Bedford

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $2,760 in New Bedford

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $2,235 in New Bedford

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In New Bedford, prices start as low as $1,350.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Massachusetts must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in New Bedford

What is the average funeral cost in New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Funeral costs in New Bedford, Massachusetts vary by funeral home and service type. We have 11 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in New Bedford?

Direct cremation in New Bedford averages $2,235, with prices ranging from $1,350 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In New Bedford, Massachusetts, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In New Bedford, this fee averages $2,760. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do New Bedford funeral costs compare to Massachusetts averages?

Massachusetts's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in New Bedford before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for New Bedford, Massachusetts is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 11+ homes in New Bedford and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all Massachusetts funeral homes · API access for researchers

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