Affordable Cremations in Sanford, ME

Simple Cremation Packages Starting from $1,195.00

Northeast Cremation Service is proud to offer affordable direct cremations for Sanford, ME. We’re confident our prices are significantly lower than the average cost of cremations in Sanford, ME. Yet, just because a cremation is affordable does not mean it should be inferior. Our funeral directors draw from their decades of experience in traditional funeral homes to ensure professional, expedient, and compassionate care to everyone we serve.

Please call us at any time at (603) 600-4158 for questions or if there is a death.

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Our Pricing

At Northeast Cremation Service, we pride ourselves in our clear and transparent pricing with no hidden fees. This allows families to select the right services for them. 

Pre-need: $1,195
At-need: $1,495

Basic Cremation Package

Our Basic Cremation Package focuses on minimizing costs while providing everything needed for a proper cremation.

Package includes:


  • Basic services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
  • Transfer of deceased from the place of death within 150 miles of our operating locations
  • Crematory Fee
  • State Medical Examiner Fee and Burial Permit Fee
  • Basic cremation container
  • Basic cremation urn
  • Filing of death certificate (certified copies not included)
  • Cremation process
  • Free posting of obituary written by the family on our website

Merchandise available for purchase

Package includes everything in our Basic package plus:


  • Funeral home's assistance over-the-phone with navigating the online arrangement process and filling out forms
  • Filing of VA paperwork for burial reimbursement and United States flag
  • VA cemetery marker
  • Arrange military honors


Premium/Veterans Package

Pre-need: $1,795
At-need: $1,795

Our Premium Cremation Package is for families who want a higher level of service while still paying a reasonable price.

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How It Works

Step 1 | Online Arrangement

For Sanford, ME residents, use our convenient online planner to make and pay for the arrangements.

Step 2 | Transport

Call us at the time of death and our team will respectfully transport your loved one into our care. Sanford, ME is within our service area.

Step 3 | Cremation Process

Our team of licensed and experienced funeral directors will handle all aspects of the cremation process including filing the death certificate. It takes roughly 14 days to complete the cremation.

Step 4 |Receiving Cremated Ashes

After cremation, you can pick up the ashes at our funeral home for no charge or we can ship it to you in Sanford, ME for a small fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions in Sanford, ME (FAQ)

Questions About the Northeast Cremation Service

  • How does Northeast Cremation Service work?

    We're an online focused cremation service with all arrangements being done online. No visit to a funeral home is necessary. This simplifies and streamlines the process for you while also allowing us to keep our costs down. If a death has occurred or is expected to occur in the next few days, click on the Make Arrangement link in the top bar to access our online arrangement tool. Afterwards, give us a call to report a death and we’ll take care of everything else.

  • How Convenient Is Your Service?

    Our service area is anywhere within 100 miles from our locations at Somersworth, NH or Biddeford, ME. Our staff can pick up your loved one anywhere within that area. All of our arrangements are done online or over the phone. If you can make it to our funeral home, you can pick up the cremated remains directly or we can have them shipped to you for a small fee.  


    Since Sanford, ME is within driving distance of our offices at 84 Broad Street, Portsmouth, NH 03878, or our Maine offices at 480 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME, 04005, most families choose to pick up the ashes when the cremation is finished. However, we also have the ability to mail the ashes or hand deliver them depending on the location of the family. 

  • What is the cost of cremation in Sanford, ME?

    The cost of cremation in Sanford, ME on average is roughly $1,500 to $6,500 depending on the number of service and merchandise options selected. Since our packages start at $1,195, this makes our packages less expensive than the average. 

  • What's the difference between your services and a Traditional Funeral Home?

    A traditional funeral home is more inclusive with focus on a stress-free and personalized experience. Our packages are self-service so are less expensive, but forgoes some of the services and comforts families are used to at. For families who want to meet a funeral director in person and be guided through the process, we recommend going with a traditional funeral home near Sanford, ME. For families who want the most affordable option, we recommend using us instead. See our Pricing page for more details and an in-depth comparison.

  • What if I want a funeral or memorial service?

    Northeast Cremation Service does not offer any funeral or memorial services, but our affiliate funeral homes do. If you're interested, please call us to speak with a funeral director who will go over options with you at no charge.  

  • Do you handle veterans benefits and do veterans cremations?

    Our premium cremation package includes assistance with veterans benefits for the veterans of Sanford, ME. Simple make an arrangement with the premium package selected or give us a call to get started. We do offer tailored veterans cremations through our premium package. 

  • Do you own your own crematory?

    Yes, we own our own crematory as well as use partner crematories. Any crematory we use is licensed in either NH, MA, or ME. 

  • Are you affiliated with the Cremation Society of New Hampshire (CSNH)?

    No, the Cremation Society of New Hampshire (CSNH) Is a private business and not a collection of cremation providers as the name implies.

  • Do you handle Welfare cremations?

    Northeast Cremation Service does not currently accept welfare cremations from  Sanford, ME at this time. However, some of our affiliate funeral homes may be able to help depending on how close you are located to them. If you're interested, please give us a call.

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Helping your family through tough times is our calling. We're ready to serve in your time of need, so please contact us with any questions, comments, or inquiries. We will reply as soon as possible. Whether you’re searching for "cremation service near me", "crematorium near me", "crematory near me", "direct cremation near me", or "cremation near me", we can help. Simply give us a call.