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Abanks Mortuary & Crematory
808 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 · (205) 322-9050
IndependentPricing Verified
★★★★4.332 Google reviews

About Abanks Mortuary & Crematory

Abanks Mortuary & Crematory is an independently owned funeral home in Birmingham, Alabama, offering full-service funeral and cremation care including an on-site crematory. Their direct cremation starts at $950, which sits on the more affordable end of the local market and may appeal to families looking for straightforward, lower-cost options. On Google, they hold a 4.3-star rating across 32 reviews, a generally positive score though the relatively small number of reviews means individual experiences carry more weight in that average. Families considering Abanks may want to ask directly about the full range of services, pricing for traditional burial, and any pre-planning options to make sure their specific needs can be accommodated.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$950
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,870
Direct cremation from
$950
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$440
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$230
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$315
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$315
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$210
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$245
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$950
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★William Weldon
5 months ago

My Brother passed away on 12–30-2023. I let him wear my gold necklace with my grandmother’s wedding band and a gold Tasmanian Devil on it. Somewhere between the Morgue to ABanks it disappeared. It wasn’t in his box urn when my nephew picked it up. I had the necklace since 1974. Both the necklace and…

★★★★★Alysha Jenkins
7 months ago

I had my mother cremated here in 2016, they said they were going to mail me her death certificate, well here it is 9 years later and I still haven't gotten it. I live in another state, so running down there isn't something that would be easily done..

★★★★★Wendy Byers
8 months ago

THEY ARE GREAT!!!! My mom had to go down there and pick up my husband's ashes for me & she got lost downtown, she called for directions & Bryant met her with my husband's ashes and brought him to her. 1000000 stars!!!

★★★★★Genny Rock
a year ago

I can’t even begin to say how amazing the service was for my father’s cremation. Somehow we even managed to laugh during such a hard time for my family. They made us feel so at ease with the process. So thankful for such a wonderful experience, as much as it could be. Thank you from our family truly…

★★★★Sleeping Beauty
a year ago

When times are tough and you must find someone to do one of the toughest things ever, laying your 17 year old nephew to rest, this place here was a God send. Great caring people that are compassionate and affordable. We are so thankful for the folks that were there to help us through that horrible t…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(205) 322-9050
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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