Funeral Homes in New York

Compare funeral homes across New York by city, including New York City. A licensed and registered funeral director must make the arrangements here, and the state Department of Health's Bureau of Funeral Directing regulates them.

3,885 funeral homes 784 cemeteries 39 crematories

Funeral homes by city in New York

  • Brooklyn 370
  • New York 194
  • Buffalo 163
  • Bronx 111
  • Rochester 99
  • Queens 72
  • Flushing 68
  • Syracuse 66
  • Staten Island 56
  • Jamaica 40
  • Schenectady 38
  • Utica 38
  • Troy 36
  • Yonkers 36
  • Albany 32
  • Binghamton 32
  • Astoria 23
  • Niagara Falls 22
  • Poughkeepsie 22
  • Ridgewood 21
  • Hudson 15
  • Peekskill 15
  • Auburn 14
  • Elmira 14
  • New Rochelle 14
  • Rome 14
  • Cohoes 13
  • Forest Hills 13
  • Hamburg 13
  • Lockport 13

Plus funeral homes in 683 more New York cities.

Funeral homes in New York’s largest cities

New York at a glance

Regulator New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Funeral Directing
Funeral director required Yes, a licensed and registered director must make the arrangements
Embalming required No state requirement
Casket required for cremation No
Death certificate (state, outside NYC) $30 per copy
Death certificate (NYC) $15 per copy, plus processing fee online
Direct cremation about $1,500 to $4,000
Direct cremation (NYC) about $3,500
Full-service cremation (NYC) about $9,000

Sources: cost from Funeral.com's New York cremation cost guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in New York?

Outside New York City, the New York State Department of Health charges $30 per copy. In New York City, the NYC Health Department issues certificates for all five boroughs at $15 per copy, plus a processing fee when you order online.

How much does cremation cost in New York?

Direct cremation in New York generally ranges from about $1,500 to $4,000, with New York City averages near $3,500 for direct cremation and $9,000 for full service.

Who regulates funeral homes in New York?

The New York State Department of Health, through its Bureau of Funeral Directing, reviews complaints about funeral directors and funeral firms.

Do I need a funeral director in New York?

Yes. Only a licensed and registered funeral director may make funeral arrangements for the care, moving, preparation and burial or cremation of a deceased person.

Is embalming required in New York?

No state rules require embalming, though a funeral firm may require it if you choose a service such as an open-casket viewing.

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