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Cotton Funeral Service
1025 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07112 · (973) 926-6400
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★★★★3.666 Google reviews

About Cotton Funeral Service

Cotton Funeral Service is an independently owned funeral home serving the Newark, NJ area. As a full-service provider, they offer both cremation and burial options, with direct cremation starting at $1,095, which is a relatively accessible price point worth comparing against other local providers. On Google, they hold a 3.6-star rating across 66 reviews — a modest score that suggests mixed experiences among families they have served, and prospective customers may want to read through recent reviews carefully before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,325
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,986
Direct cremation from
$1,325
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,195
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$795
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$250
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$250
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$250
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$200
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$225
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
$1,095
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Beverly Lewis
8 months ago

The staff was very professional, and they saw to it that I was pleased with everything. The funeral director, who was in charge of my loved one, made it a point to answer all my questions and concerns, and if he couldn't, he made sure he got back to me.

★★★★★Victoria Mathis Debrah
10 months ago

Cotton has taken care of funeral service of a few of our family members. So we decided to use them for my mom. They've provided exceptional service in the past, but this experience was outstanding. This past weekend, I had to lay my mother to rest and they made a difficult process a little bit easi…

★★★★★SINCERELY ANGELA (ANGELA MARIE)
a year ago

My Father passed away on March 3 and I live in Atlanta so you can imagine the level of stress planning his funeral. Michelle and every person we encountered showed professionalism and empathy for our family. We appreciate your services despite our millions of questions everyone was happy to help. Th…

★★★★Misanmor
a year ago

Unfortunately, we are living in a time where professionalism, communication and accountability does not exist. On November 8, friends showed up for services for D. Coleman. Upon arrival found out services were not on that date, but scheduled for the following week. The young lady at the desk never o…

★★★★★Darryle Banks
3 years ago

Outstanding service being provided during a difficult time was what my family and I received from Michele and Cotton Funeral Services. Although I was out of state, handling the arrangements from afar was a smooth transition and done with much patience and care. I highly recommend Cotton Funeral Serv…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(973) 926-6400
ServicesNot provided
HoursDaily: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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