Funeral Costs in Troy, NY (2026)

Based on data from 12 funeral homes in Troy, New York. Average direct cremation: $1,558.

How much does a funeral cost in Troy?

Direct Cremation $1,558 from $895

Basic Services Fee $1,318

New York State Average $8,789

Funeral Home Prices in Troy, New York

Itemized pricing from 12 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Bocketti Funeral Home 336 Third Street	$2,260	—	$1,795	518-274-4710
Bryce Funeral Home 276 Pawling Avenue	$2,253	—	$1,500	518-272-7281
Capital District Funeral Service 336 Third Street	$1,250	—	$1,795	518-272-9381
Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home 510 Pawling Avenue	$1,250	—	$895	518-272-7651
John H. Clinton Funeral Home 256 Washington Street	$1,650	—	$800	518-274-1011
McDonald & Son Funeral Home 870 Second Avenue	$1,495	—	$1,200	518-235-4741
McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home 8-109th Street	$1,095	—	$1,025	518-235-1722
Morris-StebbinsMiner-Sanvidge Funeral Home 312 Hoosick Street	$1,697	—	$1,595	518-272-3930
Nealon-Sanvidge Funeral Home 312 Hoosick St	$1,697	—	$1,595	518-873-1404
Riverview Funeral Home 218 Second Avenue	$895	—	$920	518-235-5610
Simple Choices, Inc 218 2nd Avenue	$895	—	$895	518-435-8030
William Leahy Funeral Home 336 Third St	$2,260	—	$1,795	518-272-3541

More Funeral Homes in Troy

Bryce Funeral Home

276 Pawling Avenue

David D Purcell Funeral Home

510 Pawling Avenue

Howard B. Tate & Son

2237 State Route 7

John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home

565 4th Avenue

McDonald & Son Funeral Home

870 2nd Avenue

McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home

8 109th Street

Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home

312 Hoosick Street

Understanding Funeral Costs in Troy

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 $1,318 in Troy

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 $1,558 in Troy

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 Troy, prices start as low as $895.

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 Troy

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

Funeral costs in Troy, New York vary by funeral home and service type. We have 19 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Troy?

Direct cremation in Troy averages $1,558, with prices ranging from $895 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 Troy, 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 Troy, this fee averages $1,318. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Troy 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 Troy before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Troy, New York is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 12+ homes in Troy 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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