Funeral Costs in Jersey City, NJ (2026)

Based on data from 15 funeral homes in Jersey City, New Jersey. Average direct cremation: $1,775.

How much does a funeral cost in Jersey City?

Direct Cremation $1,775 from $995

Basic Services Fee $1,565

Funeral Home Prices in Jersey City, New Jersey

Itemized pricing from 15 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Alvarez-Marshello Funeral Home 235 Ege Ave	$1,595	—	$1,195	201-434-2615
Bromirski Funeral Home 221 Warren St	$2,460	—	$1,400	201-434-4883
Cotton-Parker Funeral Home 37 Clinton Ave	$1,095	—	$1,195	201-433-1000
Evergreen Funeral Home 159 Garrison Ave	$1,995	—	$1,175	201-333-7171
Fallon Funeral Home 157 Bowers St	$2,485	—	$1,695	201-659-0579
Greenville Memorial Home 374 Danforth Ave	$1,950	—	$1,900	201-333-8000
Hudson View Funeral & Cremation Service Inc 143 Brunswick St	$995	—	$1,650	201-437-2004
Introcaso-Angelo Funeral Home 141-143 Brunswick St	$995	—	$1,650	201-653-2494
Jersey Cremation Service 141 Brunswick st	$995	—	$1,650	201-653-4295
McLaughlin Funeral Home 625 Pavonia Ave	$1,995	—	$2,300	201-798-8700
Michalski Funeral Home 463 Monmouth St	$2,195	—	$1,495	201-653-0070
Plaza Funeral Home 445 Monmouth St	$1,995	—	$1,175	201-333-7171
Riotto Funeral Home 3205 John F Kennedy Blvd	$2,151	—	$2,400	201-798-3100
Routh, Richmond F, Funeral Home Inc 374 Danforth Ave	$2,045	—	$1,900	201-333-6858
Watson Mortuary Service Inc 26 Gifford Ave	$1,685	—	$695	201-432-5521

Understanding Funeral Costs in Jersey City

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 $1,565 in Jersey City

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 $1,775 in Jersey City

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 Jersey City, prices start as low as $995.

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 New Jersey 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 Jersey City

What is the average funeral cost in Jersey City, New Jersey?

Funeral costs in Jersey City, New Jersey vary by funeral home and service type. We have 15 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Jersey City?

Direct cremation in Jersey City averages $1,775, with prices ranging from $995 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 Jersey City, New Jersey, 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 Jersey City, this fee averages $1,565. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Jersey City funeral costs compare to New Jersey averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Jersey City, New Jersey is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 15+ homes in Jersey City 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.

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