Cremation & funeral costs in Concord
Funeral and cremation prices in Concord run about 10% above the national median. Here's what each option typically costs — itemized, and with the charges you can legally decline flagged.
We don't yet have provider-level pricing for Concord, so these figures reflect New Hampshire averages — directional, not a quote. Real local price data is on the roadmap.
Direct cremation
$1,210 – $2,255
Typical $1,680. Cremation with no ceremony beforehand — the simplest, lowest-cost option. Ashes are returned to the family.
Cremation with a service
$5,730 – $10,675
Typical $7,965. A viewing and/or ceremony, followed by cremation.
Traditional burial
$9,950 – $18,525
Typical $13,820. Embalming, viewing, ceremony, casket, and a cemetery plot.
Green (natural) burial
$6,300 – $11,725
Typical $8,750. No embalming or vault; a biodegradable container in a natural or conservation cemetery.
Direct cremation in Concord, itemized
| Item | Decline? | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services of the funeral director & staffNon-declinable — every funeral home charges a version of this. | Standard | $865 |
| Transfer of remains to the funeral home | Standard | $310 |
| Cremation feePaid to the crematory. | Standard | $275 |
| Alternative cremation container | Standard | $120 |
| Urn | Optional | $110 |
| Typical total | $1,680 |
These direct-cremation figures are anchored to real prices we've collected in New Hampshire — not just modeled. See the verified providers below.
Up to $110 of a typical direct cremation is optional — items a funeral home must let you decline.
Real prices we've collected in New Hampshire
Actual direct-cremation prices range $1,460–$1,895 (median $1,678) across 2 sources we've verified.
- Remick & Gendron Funeral HomeVerified from provider
Hampton · collected 2026-07-06 · source
Direct cremation without memorial; eff. Jan 2025.
$1,460direct cremation - Cremation Society of New HampshireVerified from provider
Manchester · collected 2026-07-06 · source
$1,495 for members; eff. Oct 2025.
$1,895direct cremation
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Figures are modeled from published price data and regional cost indexes, and anchored to real prices where we've collected them — informational, not quotes from a specific provider. How we estimate.
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Common questions about funeral costs in Concord
- How much does cremation cost in Concord?
- In Concord, a direct cremation typically runs about $1,680 (roughly $1,210–$2,255), while a cremation with a service is closer to $7,965. Direct cremation — the cremation with no service beforehand — is the lowest-cost option. These figures reflect area averages; individual providers vary, so it pays to compare a couple of itemized quotes.
- How much does a funeral cost in Concord?
- A traditional burial in Concord typically totals around $13,820 (about $9,950–$18,525) once you include the casket, vault, cemetery plot, and services. A funeral with cremation usually costs considerably less, and you're free to decline the items you don't want.
- Is cremation cheaper than burial in Concord?
- Yes. In Concord, direct cremation (around $1,680) costs a small fraction of a traditional burial (around $13,820) — a difference of roughly $12,140. Cremation skips the casket, burial vault, and cemetery plot that make burial expensive.
- What is the cheapest cremation option in Concord?
- Direct cremation, at about $1,680 in Concord. It's just the cremation with the ashes returned to the family — no embalming, viewing, or service beforehand — and you can hold a memorial later, on your own terms and budget.
- Do funeral homes in Concord have to tell me their prices?
- Yes. Under the federal FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral home must give you an itemized price list (a General Price List) and quote prices over the phone. You're never required to guess, and you can decline any item or package you don't want.