Funeral Costs in Scranton, PA (2026)

Based on data from 15 funeral homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Average direct cremation: $2,254.

How much does a funeral cost in Scranton?

Direct Cremation $2,254 from $1,575

Basic Services Fee $1,842

Pennsylvania State Average $8,138

Funeral Home Prices in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Itemized pricing from 15 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
August J. Haas Funeral Home 204 Pittston Avenue	$3,150	—	$3,150	570-343-4064
Bomberger-Lesko Funeral Home 1660 N. Main Avenue	$2,275	—	$1,850	570-346-7336
Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home 254-268 Railroad Avenue	$1,895	—	$1,400	570-342-3657
Eugene A. Cusick Jr. Funeral Home 217 Jefferson Avenue	$2,450	—	$1,425	570-342-3191
Frank M. Regan Funeral Home 715 Linden Street	$1,600	—	$1,995	570-344-6041
Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc. 1810 Sanderson Ave	$1,995	—	$1,615	570-343-0712
Joseph J. Sznyter Funeral Home 1101 Prospect Avenue	$1,795	—	$1,295	570-343-3713
Leon S. Gorgol Funeral Home 1131 Pittston Avenue	$2,080	—	$2,695	570-343-1332
Miller Bean Funeral Home 436 Cedar Avenue	$2,510	—	$1,985	570-343-2212
Neil W. Regan Funeral Home 1900 Pittston Avenue	$2,195	—	$1,670	570-343-6416
Nicholas Chomko Funeral Home 1132 Prospect Avenue	$1,575	—	$1,775	570-347-6120
Patrick F. Guido Funeral Home 120 S. Main Ave	$2,500	—	$1,500	570-344-5662
Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home 1030 N. Main Avenue	$2,500	—	$1,500	570-344-6512
Strauch Funeral Home 602 Birch Street	$2,795	—	$1,995	570-343-0413
Vanston & James Funeral Home 1401 Ash Street	$2,500	—	$1,780	570-344-2498

More Funeral Homes in Scranton

Edward J Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services

262 Railroad Avenue

McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home

1401 Capouse Avenue

Patrick F Guido Funeral Home

120 South Main Avenue

Vanston & James Funeral Home

1401 North Irving Avenue

Understanding Funeral Costs in Scranton

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 $1,842 in Scranton

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 $2,254 in Scranton

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 Scranton, prices start as low as $1,575.

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 Pennsylvania 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 Scranton

What is the average funeral cost in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Funeral costs in Scranton, Pennsylvania 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 Scranton?

Direct cremation in Scranton averages $2,254, with prices ranging from $1,575 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania, 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 Scranton, this fee averages $1,842. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Scranton funeral costs compare to Pennsylvania averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Scranton, Pennsylvania is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 15+ homes in Scranton 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.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all Pennsylvania funeral homes · API access for researchers

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