Funeral Costs in Union, NJ (2026)

Based on data from 10 funeral homes in Union, New Jersey. Average direct cremation: $3,056.

How much does a funeral cost in Union?

Direct Cremation $3,056 from $1,000

Basic Services Fee $2,527

Funeral Home Prices in Union, New Jersey

Itemized pricing from 10 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Bernheim-ApterKrietzman Memorial Home 1500 Morris Avenue	$5,195	—	$3,995	908-351-4414
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home 1100 Pine Avenue	$4,800	—	$3,250	908-686-6666
Galante Funeral Home 2800 Morris Avenue	$2,635	—	$2,295	908-687-2110
Laskowski Funeral Home 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue	$1,750	—	$1,950	908-686-0601
Leber Funeral Home 2000 Kennedy Boulevard	$2,495	—	$2,195	201-863-1100
McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Avenue	$3,995	—	$3,695	908-686-4700
Menorah Chapels at Millburn Millburn at 2950 Vauxhall Road	$3,890	—	$3,095	908-964-1500
Morgado Funeral Home 525 45th Street	$1,000	—	$800	201-867-0820
Paskas Funeral Service 1500 Morris Avenue	$2,995	—	$1,995	908-686-5118
Union Funeral Home 1600 Stuyvesant Avenue	$1,800	—	$1,995	908-964-4222

More Funeral Homes in Union

Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home

1100 Pine Avenue

+1-908-686-6666

[email protected]

Understanding Funeral Costs in Union

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 $2,527 in Union

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 $3,056 in Union

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 Union, prices start as low as $1,000.

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 Union

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

Funeral costs in Union, New Jersey 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 Union?

Direct cremation in Union averages $3,056, with prices ranging from $1,000 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 Union, 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 Union, this fee averages $2,527. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Union 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 Union before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Union, New Jersey is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 10+ homes in Union 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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