New Jersey Funeral & Cremation Costs
Dataset snapshot: 2026-08-30 · Source year and coverage vary by page.
1 cities with pricing data · Compare cremation, burial and cemetery costs across New Jersey
Quick Answer
Average cremation cost in New Jersey: $1250 (direct) to $3500 (with service)
New Jersey Funeral & Cremation Costs: State Overview
New Jersey funeral costs run 10-25% above the national average, driven by the nation's highest population density and the resulting premium on cemetery land. North Jersey prices (Newark, Jersey City, Bergen County) are higher than South Jersey (Camden, Cherry Hill, Atlantic City). The state has no VA national cemetery, which means veterans' families must travel to Pennsylvania or New York for free burial benefits—a factor to consider in planning.
New Jersey Funeral Regulations
New Jersey does not require embalming. The New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association publishes regional average price data—one of the more transparent state associations. The state enforces the FTC Funeral Rule through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Veterans Burial Benefits in New Jersey
If the deceased was a veteran, burial in a VA national cemetery is free — the plot, opening and closing, headstone, and flag are all covered, plus a cash burial allowance of $300-$2,000.
Green Burial Options in New Jersey
New Jersey Cities — Funeral Cost Comparison
Newark Funeral & Cremation Costs 2026
Cremation from $795 · Burial from $5500
Metro population: 9,261,699