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Vanston & James Funeral Home
1401 Ash Street, Scranton, PA 18510 · (570) 344-2498
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★★★★★4.846 Google reviews

About Vanston & James Funeral Home

Vanston & James Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Scranton, PA area. Direct cremation starts at $2,500, which falls within a typical range for the local market. Families who have left reviews are consistently positive, giving the home a 4.8-star rating across 46 Google reviews, though the relatively modest number of reviews means there is a limited overall picture of the experience. If pricing for additional services or burial options is important to your planning, it would be worth contacting the home directly to request a General Price List, as that information is not available here.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,500
Direct cremation from
$2,500
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,780
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$675
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$160
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$200
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$200
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$225
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$310
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$100
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
$2,500
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(570) 344-2498
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews46 reviews →
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