Smith-McCracken Funeral Home
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Smith-McCracken Funeral Home
63 High St., Newton, NJ 07860 · (973) 383-4600
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.862 Google reviews
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About Smith-McCracken Funeral Home

Smith-McCracken Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Newton, NJ that operates as part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral home chain in the country. Families who prefer an independently or locally owned business should be aware of this, though the day-to-day staff and location remain the same as they have been in the community. No pricing information was available for this location, so families are encouraged to request a General Price List directly from the funeral home, which they are legally required to provide upon request. On Google, Smith-McCracken holds a 4.8-star rating across 62 reviews, with customers consistently highlighting the staff's compassion, professionalism, and patience — particularly during time-sensitive arrangements — and no notable complaint patterns appear in the available feedback.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 16, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,685
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,945
Direct cremation from
$3,685
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$3,595
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,300
Other Preparation of the Body6 items
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$495
Refrigeration
$425
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$500
Hairdresser
$125
Restoration (Per hour/where necessary)
$100
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$1,500
Use of Facilities and Staff9 items
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$975
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$1,320
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$1,320
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$1,620
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$1,620
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$495
Reception Room
$395
Supervision of Disinterment
$2,175
Transportation7 items
Transfer to or from airport
$400
Transfer to or from crematory
$400
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$500
Flower Vehicle
$550
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$550
Limousine
$550
Service vehicle
$350
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,470
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$3,120
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$3,685–$20,280
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$3,685
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$4,880
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$4,135
Direct Cremation with Chaise Bed Viewer - Select solid wood with a red Mahogany, satin
$4,080
Direct Cremation with Transporter - Wood grain alternative container with a wood grain
$4,080
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$3,685
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$4,945–$27,240
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$4,945
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$6,845
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$4,945
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$395–$450
Caskets
$395–$22,295
Caskets
$1,575–$1,850
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$2,895–$6,995
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise63 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$225
Cap Panels
$145
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $395
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Combination Unit
$225
Crematory Fee
$650
Cross/Crucifix
$25
Dignity Celebrant
$600
Dignity Leather Presentation Box
$50
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Encapsulation
$695
Engraving or Marker Inscription
From $250
Ensure-A-Seal Casket Protector
$800
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Webcasting
$295
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$195
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mausoleum Tray
$895
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Monument
From $1,128
Monument / Inscription Deposit
From $500
Monument Inscription
From $300
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Personal Care Pouch
$35
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Professional Pallbearer (per person)
$100
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rosary
$10
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Scattering of ashes at Sea
$295
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Nancy Mettler
a month ago

My family has engaged the services of Smith-McCracken too many times to count. And EVERY time, we receive the most outstanding service from the entire staff….they are caring, professional, timely, and compassionate.

★★★★★Julie Landes
10 months ago

Each person we spoke to was very knowledgeable and answered our questions completely. They made us feel very comfortable and relaxed; at a time when, I would think, the average person wouldn't be when planning their own funeral. I would highly recommend Smith-McCracken Funeral Home to anyone who is …

★★★★★Kathy
a year ago

The staff at Smith-McCracken was extremely helpful, kind , and generous with their time. I spent the most time, on the phone and in person, with ms Brianni Torres. After my first phone call, she took my information and set the wheels in motion. We only had 4 days to complete the whole process becau…

★★★★★Nona Murphy
2 years ago

Very caring staff. I was able to complete the plans that i needed in a very serene and comfortable way. It can be very difficult to plan for someones passing and I was able to do so with ease that i thought couldn’t be possible. I was given so many options and all my questions were answered for me.…

★★★★★Luz Marquez
2 years ago

My son lost his battle with cancer in June 29, 2023. Smith and McCraken Funeral Home came very highly recommended and they were indeed great. We were treated with care and respect. They were very attentive to our need and very professional in every way. I will be forever grateful to them and highly…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(973) 383-4600
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews62 reviews →
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