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American Cremation Services, Inc.
1204 Person St., Durham, NC 27703 · (919) 596-6300
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★★★★4.428 Google reviews

About American Cremation Services, Inc.

American Cremation Services, Inc. is an independently owned funeral home located in Durham, NC, which means families work directly with local ownership rather than a corporate network. As the name suggests, their focus is on cremation services, though they operate as a full-service funeral home. Their direct cremation starts at $1,100, which is generally considered a budget-to-mid-range price point for the Durham area. They hold a 4.4-star rating across 28 Google reviews, a solid score though the relatively small number of reviews means it reflects a narrower range of experiences than higher-volume providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,225
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,400
Direct cremation from
$1,225
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$800
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$525
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$550
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$200
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$365
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$300
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$225
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,100
Immediate Burial1 items
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Mary Scott
a month ago

This staff is SO personal and compassionate. They are thorough and professional, while Making you feel very supported. They are excellent to work with.

★★★★Cheryl Whitley
3 months ago

My experience with this facility has been great. They are very precaution very precise understanding and caring and now sometime everybody has their days where they may not essentially mean any harm and laugh is good for the soul but we must be careful about what we’re saying and joking about when y…

★★★★★jana mundy
6 months ago

I was present four times over the years when American Cremation and Funeral Service (Harry Royster, Owner/ Durham NC) assisted family and friends after their loved ones' in-home deaths. Because of these experiences, it was a comfort to know that my mother would be in their care when her time came. …

★★★★★Bettie Royster (Pumpkin)
2 years ago

American Cremation did an amazing job with my son's funeral service. Everyone was so helpful and guided me with everything that I needed to do. I was very happy with everything that they did and truly appreciated Harry and his staff being understanding and having a listening ear. This is a really n…

★★★★★J WIL
3 years ago

The staff at American Cremation were wonderful during a most difficult time. They were very accommodating and professional with us. We chose a traditional funeral for our loved one and used their chapel for the service. Most important, they did not "nickel and dime" us like other mortuary's I have u…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(919) 596-6300
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews28 reviews →
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