Funeral Costs in Mount Vernon, NY (2026)

Based on data from 5 funeral homes in Mount Vernon, New York. Average direct cremation: $2,564.

How much does a funeral cost in Mount Vernon?

Direct Cremation $2,564 from $1,300

Basic Services Fee $1,687

New York State Average $8,789

Funeral Home Prices in Mount Vernon, New York

Itemized pricing from 5 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Camelot Funeral Home Inc 174 Stevens Ave	$1,300	—	$1,000	914-664-8500
Jenks Funeral Home 584 Gramatan Ave	$2,895	—	$1,895	914-667-3804
Lee O Wood Inc/Mount Vernon 23 E 2nd St	$1,450	—	$950	914-699-1199
Riverside Memorial Chapel 21 West Broad St.	$4,280	—	$2,695	914-664-6800
Yannantuono Funeral Home 584 Gramatan Ave	$2,895	—	$1,895	914-699-4010

More Funeral Homes in Mount Vernon

Yannantuono Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home

584 Gramatan Avenue

+1 914-699-4010

Understanding Funeral Costs in Mount Vernon

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 $1,687 in Mount Vernon

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 $2,564 in Mount Vernon

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 Mount Vernon, prices start as low as $1,300.

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 Mount Vernon

What is the average funeral cost in Mount Vernon, New York?

Funeral costs in Mount Vernon, New York vary by funeral home and service type. We have 6 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Mount Vernon?

Direct cremation in Mount Vernon averages $2,564, with prices ranging from $1,300 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, this fee averages $1,687. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Mount Vernon, New York is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 5+ homes in Mount Vernon 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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