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New York State has no laws regarding disposal of cremated remains. They may be kept at home, scattered or buried on private land with the landowner's permission, interred in a cemetery or memorial garden, or placed in a mausoleum niche. If scattering on public land or water, don't ask, don't tell.

The Human Resources Administration (HRA), Office of Burial Services (OBS) assists individuals in need of financial assistance to meet funeral expenses for a deceased low-income New York City resident (decedent).

Authorization for Cremation and Disposition (1898-f) Provides important information to the person(s) in control of disposition of the remains of a deceased and provides necessary information to the crematory receiving the remains.

Basic cremation cost varies from $800 to $3,000. The funeral home you choose, products and services you buy, and where you live all impact the price. This cost can increase fast when adding things like a viewing or visitation, memorial, flowers, music, and expensive cremation caskets or urns.

A full-service cremation service is likely to cost in the region of $2,500 to $4,000. New York has 47 crematories, and the cost for cremation varies between $150 and almost $433. Not all funeral service providers include the cremation fee in their quoted direct cremation service, so be sure to check this.

A direct cremation is generally the lowest-cost method of disposition. A direct cremation is when the deceased is immediately cremated, with no service, and the cremated remains are directly returned to the family or scattered.

While some communities may have local regulations on this matter, there are no state regulations concerning burial on private property.

Direct cremation cost comparison for 8 of the top cities in New York state CityAverage direct cremation cost*Immediate helpNew York city$2,311(212) 381-6243Hempstead$2,391(516) 406-8141Albany$2,171(518) 205-3636Buffalo$2,130(716) 202-86004 more rows • 12 Feb 2023