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Herson Wagner Funeral Home
110 S. Geneva Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 · (607) 272-2300
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★★★★3.511 Google reviews

About Herson Wagner Funeral Home

Herson Wagner Funeral Home is an independently owned, full-service funeral home serving the Ithaca, NY area. Direct cremation starts at $2,905, though pricing for other services is not publicly listed, which may require families to call for details before comparing costs. The funeral home holds a 3.5-star Google rating based on 11 reviews, which is a relatively small sample; with limited review volume, it is difficult to identify clear patterns in what customers consistently praise or find lacking.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$4,225
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$6,040
Direct cremation from
$4,225
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,365
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$100
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$125
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$125
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$650
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$315
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
$2,905
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Dana Perko
8 months ago

My father passed in July. Herson Wagner Funeral Home was recommended to us. The Funeral Director Steve was very kind and walked us through the process of doing a funeral for our father. He coordinated all of the related services- graveside service, placing of the obituary, etc. He made sure that we …

★★★★★Henry Arias
8 months ago

They are very professional and caring. Highly recommend. Mr sedlock is very caring and attentive.

★★★★★G S
7 years ago

I've now used Herson-Wagner for both of my parents. I can not say enough about how helpful and courteous they were. When my father passed there was a lot of turmoil so i didn't get a chance to rate them. Now after my mother has passed I thought I'd pass on the good word.

★★★★★Francis Vanek
8 years ago

Herson-Wagner Funeral Home has just finished assisting us with the funeral and burial of my dad. We chose this home because they had helped us with my grandmother as well, back in 1991. Steve and Maggie were professional, gracious, and informative. They helped us and provided comfort at the time …

★★★★Shirlene Ogburn
8 years ago

If there was an option to type a negative five stars, that it was I would give this place!!! The customer service was horrific! Our family drove 6 hours to be a part of our sister Kelly's celebration of life (funeral to those who may not know this term). Apparently there was a request by our loved…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(607) 272-2300
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews11 reviews →
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