Funeral Costs in Binghamton, NY (2026)

Based on data from 9 funeral homes in Binghamton, New York. Average direct cremation: $2,229.

How much does a funeral cost in Binghamton?

Direct Cremation $2,229 from $1,470

Basic Services Fee $1,573

New York State Average $8,789

Funeral Home Prices in Binghamton, New York

Itemized pricing from 9 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Bednarsky Funeral Home 96 Glenwood Avenue	$1,795	—	$1,025	607-797-2053
Chopyak Scheider Funeral Home 326 Prospect Street	$2,100	—	$1,740	607-797-4612
DeMunn Funeral Home 36 Conklin Ave	$1,470	—	$1,295	607-722-8800
Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home 71 Main Street	$2,395	—	$1,475	607-724-1336
Fischer-Scholder Funeral Home 269 Chenango Street	$1,750	—	$1,275	607-724-3023
Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home 483 Chenango Street	$1,550	—	$1,100	607-722-4023
J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home 141 Main St.	$3,210	—	$1,840	607-722-6923
Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home 137 Robinson St	$2,395	—	$1,685	607-724-2903
Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home 737 Chenango Street	$3,395	—	$2,725	607-772-0320

More Funeral Homes in Binghamton

Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home

483 Chenango Street

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Understanding Funeral Costs in Binghamton

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 $1,573 in Binghamton

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 $2,229 in Binghamton

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 Binghamton, prices start as low as $1,470.

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 York 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 Binghamton

What is the average funeral cost in Binghamton, New York?

Funeral costs in Binghamton, New York vary by funeral home and service type. We have 10 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Binghamton?

Direct cremation in Binghamton averages $2,229, with prices ranging from $1,470 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 Binghamton, New York, 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 Binghamton, this fee averages $1,573. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Binghamton funeral costs compare to New York averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Binghamton, New York is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 9+ homes in Binghamton 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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