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John B Houston Funeral Home
236 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07501 · (973) 881-8200
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★★★★★4.751 Google reviews

About John B Houston Funeral Home

John B Houston Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Paterson, NJ area. As a full-service provider, they handle the range of arrangements families typically need, including cremation and traditional burial services. Their direct cremation starts at $1,595, which is a reasonable entry point for the region. Customers have rated them 4.7 stars across 51 Google reviews, suggesting consistent satisfaction, though the relatively modest review volume means the rating reflects a smaller sample of experiences than some larger providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,595
Direct cremation from
$1,595
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,595
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$825
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$780
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$980
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$980
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$345
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$395
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
$1,595
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Pamela James
a month ago

I want to thank John B. Houston Funeral Home for handling my mom’s services so beautifully on January 16. During such a painful time, their staff was compassionate, professional, and very respectful to my family. Everything was organized with care and dignity. We are truly grateful for the kindness …

★★★★★Shaniece Desouza
2 months ago

I wanna give a huge thank you to John b Houston funeral home. Thank you for being so supportive, helpful and understanding through this tough time for my family and I. I am truly grateful for all that you have done, continue with the amazing work.

★★★★McQueen Family
3 months ago

VERY DISAPPOINTED with how John B. Houston handled our loved ones service. We experienced several Issues: Late picking up the family on the day of the funeral. 2. Dismissive the day of funeral. Told by the director, “you are too late, I am seeing another family in 30 minutes.” 3. No video as promis…

★★★★★Sharon Mays
6 months ago

Lavar, Shane, and Leddie did an amazing job with my sister dad as well as they did for my dad. I was very pleased with the service. I'm looking forward to work with them for future services...

★★★★★IamRetamichele
3 years ago

I just want to say that Lavar and Shane were great preparing the service for my grandmother. Also, I appreciate how professional the workers were and the funeral home staff . My grandmother was well dressed and well placed she looked beautiful. Me and my Father were so grateful and blessed to have …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(973) 881-8200
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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