Below you will find the prices, as of February 2024, of some of the better-known, well-regarded funeral homes in Manhattan that provide Cremation Services. All are fully licensed, registered, and staffed.

Location and Type	Cost
Upper East Side, Corporate Conglomerate	$12,500.00 +
Upper West Side, Corporate Conglomerate	$5,500.00 +
Midtown, Crestwood Cremation, Independently-Owned	$2,936.00

Independently owned funeral homes, such as Crestwood Cremation, set prices independently. Corporate conglomerates, trade on the New York Stock Exchange have shareholders and a board of directors. All cremation providers that you find on the Internet, especially in the New York City area, need to be researched.

When visiting websites, it’s important to look for their location. Are they located outside of your comfort zone? Is the price too good to be true? If they advertise a low price to pique your interest but you immediately find additional charges, then stop right there!… They are not being fair or transparent. Although you might not choose to have a formal gathering, the quality of their facility will give you an idea of how the company prides itself. Look at the “About Us” and “Facility” page to see who you are entrusting your loved one to. Be confident that you are dealing with a well-established provider and not a phantom company with an obscure address and a 1-800 number.

The final cost of cremation is important, but don’t let price alone be the deciding factor when you choose a cremation provider.

Simple things tell the story. When you called to say you experienced a loss, did they extend their sympathies? Although all cremation providers need to ask you some questions, were they polite, professional, and patient? Did you feel a rapport? Were they forthcoming with providing information in a patient, no-pressure manner? Whether you choose Direct Cremation or Cremation with services, feel the value of what you pay for or choose another provider.