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James Funeral Home

MASSAPEQUA, NY

A funeral home, part of SCI, sold under the Dignity Memorial brand.

Posted July 8, 2026 Checked August 18, 2026

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540 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758

Direct cremation

$3,980

The middle price in New York is $3,065.

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"2. Direct Cremation with Trayview"$3,980
Sum$3,980

The list posts this as one line; what it covers is not printed; ask the funeral home. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "2. Direct Cremation with Trayview".

This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 10 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $4.00 per mile.) PREPARATION OF REMAINS"

The median across New York is $3,065, from 82 posted price lists we have read.

Cremation with service

We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated July 8, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.

Immediate burial

Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies

$6,285

This one price does include this home's least expensive casket. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"Direct burial with home's casket (Grey Doeskin Oval Cut Top)"$6,285
Sum$6,285

This covers basic services of Funeral Director and staff, a proportionate share of overhead costs and removal of remains. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of Funeral Director and staff
  • a proportionate share of overhead costs
  • removal of remains

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct burial with home's casket (Grey Doeskin Oval Cut Top)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 10 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $4.00 per mile.) PREPARATION OF REMAINS"

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 10 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $4.00 per mile.) PREPARATION OF REMAINS"

Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

$4,690

The middle price in New York is $4,200.

How this adds up
"Direct burial with purchaser's container"$4,690
Sum$4,690

It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct burial with purchaser's container".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 10 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $4.00 per mile.) PREPARATION OF REMAINS"

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 10 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $4.00 per mile.) PREPARATION OF REMAINS"

The median across New York is $4,200, from 51 posted price lists we have read.

Burial with graveside service

$7,195

The middle price in New York is $6,293.

This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, storage and sheltering of the deceased, dressing, casketing and cosmetizing, a hearse, use of facilities and staff for a graveside service and service vehicle.

How this adds up
"Basic arrangements: including funeral director, other staff, equipment, and facilities to respond"$3,125
"Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home"$895
"Refrigeration"$795
"Dressing and casketing of deceased"$595
"Hearse"$895
"Supervision of Graveside Service"$495
"Flower Vehicle"$395
Sum$7,195

It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
  • transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
  • storage and sheltering of the deceased
  • dressing, casketing and cosmetizing
  • a hearse
  • use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
  • service vehicle

What this home's price does not cover

  • a casket
  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 10 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $4.00 per mile.) PREPARATION OF REMAINS"

The median across New York is $6,293, from 60 posted price lists we have read.

Traditional funeral service

We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated July 8, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.

These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.

7 other packages this home posts

The second package includes the services as described above but with the burial container

$4,690

This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.

How this adds up
"The second package includes the services as described above but with the burial container"$4,690
Sum$4,690

It does not cover what this package covers. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • the second package includes the services as described above but with the burial container

What this home's price does not cover

  • what this package covers

DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICE

$20,055

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICE"$20,055
Sum$20,055

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
  • embalming
  • cosmetology
  • dressing and casketing of deceased
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • a hearse
  • everlasting Memorial®
  • dignity Heritage Burial Flowers
  • use of Facilities for Premium Venue Service
  • use of Facilities of Premium Venue Visitation
  • supervision of Funeral Service
  • supervision of Visitation
  • select 1 Plan Support Option

DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR FUNERAL SERVICE

$18,455

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR FUNERAL SERVICE"$18,455
Sum$18,455

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
  • embalming
  • cosmetology
  • dressing and casketing of deceased
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • a hearse
  • everlasting Memorial®
  • dignity Honor Burial Flowers
  • use of Facilities for Premium Venue Service
  • use of Facilities of Premium Venue Visitation
  • supervision of Funeral Service
  • supervision of Visitation
  • select 1 Plan Support Option

DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FUNERAL SERVICE

$16,365

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FUNERAL SERVICE"$16,365
Sum$16,365

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
  • embalming
  • cosmetology
  • dressing and casketing of deceased
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • a hearse
  • everlasting Memorial®
  • use of Facilities for Premium Venue Service
  • use of Facilities of Premium Venue Visitation
  • supervision of Funeral Service
  • supervision of Visitation

DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE CREMATION SERVICE

$18,750

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"DIGNITY MEMORIAL HERITAGE CREMATION SERVICE"$18,750
Sum$18,750

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
  • embalming
  • cosmetology
  • dressing and casketing of deceased
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • a hearse
  • limousine
  • everlasting Memorial®
  • dignity Heritage Cremation Flowers
  • use of Facilities for Premium Venue Service
  • use of Facilities of Premium Venue Visitation
  • supervision of Funeral Service
  • supervision of Visitation
  • select 1 Cremation Plan Support Option

DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR CREMATION SERVICE

$8,340

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"DIGNITY MEMORIAL HONOR CREMATION SERVICE"$8,340
Sum$8,340

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct
  • use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
  • transfer to or from crematory
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • everlasting Memorial®
  • dignity Honor Cremation Flowers
  • use of Facilities for Premium Venue Service
  • select 1 Cremation Plan Support Option

DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CREMATION SERVICE

$6,215

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"DIGNITY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CREMATION SERVICE"$6,215
Sum$6,215

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct
  • transfer to or from crematory
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • use of Facilities for Simple Gathering
  • supervision of Simple Gathering
  • select 1 Cremation Plan Support Option
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.

These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.

What the county fee is

This fee is charged by the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is. A family using a Bronx County funeral home for a death that happened in Kings County pays the Kings County fee. Pick the county of death to know the amount.

In this list: in NY, 5 counties at $40 and 57 counties charging no fee; in CT, 17 counties at $5; in MA, 14 counties with no fee on file here; in NJ, 21 counties at $5; in PA, 67 counties with no fee on file here. A county not in this list charges something too; ask that county or the funeral home.

The counties of the states this one touches are in the list too, each one labeled with its state, because a death does not stop at a state line.

Certified copies of the death certificate

This home's price list does not show a price for a certified copy of the death certificate, and we have no verified government fee for this place, so please ask the funeral home or the registrar in the county where the death happened what one copy costs.

Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

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