Funeral Costs in Niagara Falls, NY (2026)

Based on data from 10 funeral homes in Niagara Falls, New York. Average direct cremation: $1,912.

How much does a funeral cost in Niagara Falls?

Direct Cremation $1,912 from $1,400

Basic Services Fee $1,300

New York State Average $8,789

Funeral Home Prices in Niagara Falls, New York

Itemized pricing from 10 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Du Bois Funeral Home 2436 Niagara Rd	$1,740	—	$1,850	716-731-3234
Labuda Funeral Home Inc 356 Portage Rd	$1,725	—	$1,625	716-284-1573
Lane Funeral Home 8622 Buffalo Avenue	$1,995	—	$1,395	716-283-9660
M J Colucci & Son Funeral Chapel 468 19th St	$2,140	—	$1,295	716-282-8110
M J Colucci & Son Funeral Chapel/Niagara Falls 2730 Military Rd	$2,140	—	$1,295	716-298-1800
Otto Redanz Funeral Home Inc 2215 Military Rd	$1,980	—	$1,295	716-297-9007
Rhoney Funeral Home Inc/Niagara Falls 1124 Ontario Ave	$1,900	—	$990	716-285-3436
Spallino Amigone Funeral Home 1300 Pine Ave	$2,240	—	$1,295	716-282-3000
Williamson Funeral Home 635 Main St	$1,400	—	$965	716-284-6712
Zajac Funeral Home Inc 319 24th St	$1,855	—	$995	716-284-6478

More Funeral Homes in Niagara Falls

DuBois Funeral Home

2436 Niagara Road

Otto Redanz Funeral Home

2215 Military Road

Understanding Funeral Costs in Niagara Falls

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 $1,300 in Niagara Falls

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 $1,912 in Niagara Falls

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 Niagara Falls, prices start as low as $1,400.

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 Niagara Falls

What is the average funeral cost in Niagara Falls, New York?

Funeral costs in Niagara Falls, New York vary by funeral home and service type. We have 12 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Niagara Falls?

Direct cremation in Niagara Falls averages $1,912, with prices ranging from $1,400 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 Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, this fee averages $1,300. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls before making a decision.

About This Data

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