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First Avenue Funeral Services
2242 First Ave, New York, NY 10029 · (212) 534-1800
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★★★★3.542 Google reviews

About First Avenue Funeral Services

First Avenue Funeral Services is an independently owned funeral home located in New York, NY. As a full-service provider, they offer both cremation and traditional burial options, with direct cremation starting at $445 and traditional burial starting at $1,300 — both of which are notably below typical New York City market rates, making this a budget-friendly option for families managing costs. Their Google rating of 3.5 stars across 42 reviews is lower than what many families might hope for, and with a modest review volume, it's worth reading individual reviews carefully to understand what concerns or praise show up consistently before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,388
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$1,300
Direct cremation from
$1,388
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$500
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$300
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$575
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$375
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$575
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$275
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$250
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$325
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$325
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,090
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,260
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$445
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$1,300

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Vicky Octelene
2 months ago

I am so grateful for first avenue funeral. My mom was at a nursing home before she passed. The people at the nursing home referred us to first avenue funeral. When we called and spoke to Dan. Dan was compassionate, understanding, and patient. He took his time explaining the process, packages that th…

★★★★★Sabrina Rosa
6 months ago

Terry is such a kind and understanding man. Navigating grief is exhausting in itself, he was extremely patience and understanding to give a feasible solution to get some sort of closure. Extremely grateful for the great amount of kindness that I have received from Terry and his staff.

★★★★breenyc
a year ago

This is a review that I posted on another site that rhymes with whelp when it happened back in 2016. But I am still very angry how my family and myself were treated and felt I should repost on here. Better late than never, right?! Take a look on whelp their rating is even worst than here. I had the…

★★★★★Nardian Ward-White
2 years ago

I must truly say a big thank you from the White family to Terry and his team from First Avenue Funeral Services. My family came from out of town to New York for one week to do finalize arrangements for my husband's father. There were many things we have not a clue on what to do; things outside of t…

★★★★★Priscilla Soto
3 years ago

Recently loss my mother and I am so grateful I came to First Ave Funeral Services. Not only were they so accommodating but they made my family and I feel so comfortable and welcomed. The service was beautiful, and my mother looked beautiful. Tanya did an amazing job and Tarry was extremely helpful w…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(212) 534-1800
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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