This short guide aims to help you understand cremation options and costs in Akron. We understand that many families today are seeking more affordable alternatives when it comes to death care. The internet has provided a great way to research pricing and services for many sectors, yet still, many funeral homes do not disclose their prices online. Here, we inform you of what average costs are, and how to find the most affordable cremation option in Akron.
What is the average cost of a funeral in Akron?
Funeral prices can vary considerably between different service providers for the exact same service package. For this reason, it is always advisable to compare prices from more than one funeral service provider. To help you save time, we have compiled a brief overview of cremation pricing in Akron.
The average cost of a traditional funeral service in Akron, compiled from a list of Akron funeral homes indicates that the average price for a full-service funeral is $8,015*. This does not include any cemetery fees. The average cost of a simple, direct burial is $2,011*.
What are cremation costs in Akron?
The average cost of a Cremation Memorial service is $2,926*, with the lowest price available at around $2,000. In a Cremation Memorial service, the deceased is first cremated, and then a service is held with the cremated remains present.
The most affordable cremation option in Akron is direct cremation. In this method, the deceased is collected, prepared, and cremated without the funeral home’s services. The deceased is simply ‘directly’ cremated, and then the cremated remains are returned to the family.
The family, if they wish, can then hold their own memorial service at a place and time that suits them. This can also save further costs on the overall price of a funeral.
The average cost of a direct cremation in Akron is $1,628*, although it is possible to arrange an affordable direct cremation for as little as $895 in Akron.
Call (330) 366-2646 to arrange a direct cremation service for $895
This is why a low-cost, no-fuss, direct cremation is the most affordable and simple disposition option for families with limited funds, or where no funeral services are required.
If you would like to know more about arranging a low-cost direct cremation in Akron, OH please call us.
*Funeral prices obtained from online funeral price survey May 2024
I have been researching and writing about the death care industry for the last fifteen years. End of life services and experiences are something most of us choose not to reflect upon until we are suddenly faced with dealing with it. I have been contributing comprehensive and independent resources for families that explain how the funeral industry operates, and the laws that govern funeral practices. Sara writes for US Funerals Online and DFS Memorials LLC, as well as contributing to other forums and publications for the death care industry. I have a BA in Cultural Studies. This helps my analysis of cultural death care rituals, alongside a career background in Business Management. The death care industry is undergoing an epoch of change and this fascinates me.
