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Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
971 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904 · (401) 331-7390
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★5.0189 Google reviews
About Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home is a long-established Providence institution, though families should be aware it is now part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in the country, operating here under the Dignity Memorial brand. As a full-service provider, they offer burial, cremation, and pre-planning services, with Dignity Memorial's network affiliation providing some additional resources for veterans and families with needs across locations. Pricing information was not available for this summary, so families are encouraged to request an itemized general price list directly, which any funeral home is legally required to provide. The home holds a 5.0-star rating across 189 Google reviews, a notably strong and consistent record, with customers frequently praising the compassion and professionalism of specific staff members — a team member named Christine is mentioned by name more than once — and highlighting smooth coordination during an understandably difficult time.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Feb 13, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,710
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,975
Direct cremation from
$2,710
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$4,095
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$995
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Tissue or Bone Donation
$875
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$495
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$395
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$875
Refrigeration
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff15 items
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$495
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$495
Facilities & Staff for Private Viewing by Family
$250
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation, Same Day as Service.
$395
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$695
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$820
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$820
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$920
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$920
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,295
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$620
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$395
Carrying Assistant
$100
Supplemental Service Personnel
$150
Transportation9 items
Transfer to or from airport
$195
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$195
Transfer to or from crematory
$195
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$645
Flower Vehicle
$250
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$595
Pallbearer vehicle
$40
Limousine
$395
Service vehicle
$275
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,830
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home2 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation of
$3,755
This charge includes Professional Staff and Services for Anatomical Donation, Transfer of remains
$1,745
Direct Cremation7 items
Direct Cremation
$2,710–$18,405
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$2,710
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$3,905
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$3,160
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$3,105
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$2,905
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$2,710
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$4,975–$26,370
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$4,975
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$6,570
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$4,975
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,395
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,695–$4,895
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise61 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Air Tray
$295
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $495
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Crematory Fee
$465
Dignity Celebrant
$495
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Engraving or Marker Inscription
$295–$795
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
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Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Glass Memory Stones
$295
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$195
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Life Well Celebrated
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Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$150
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Diamond
$3,499–$75,000
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Monument
From $895
Newspaper Notice
$750
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Processing Fee
$1,095
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Tent and Chairs
$495
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Jeannette De La Cruz
a month agoThe staff took exceptional care of my dad and our family during a very difficult time. Their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail meant so much to us. We are truly grateful for everything they did.
★★★★★Daniella Pappas
a month agoPontarelli-Marino funeral home were absolutely amazing. My family has always used them. Christine did an amazing job answering questions and getting everything in order for my family..Their compassion and understanding were top tier. I would recommend them to anyone!
★★★★★christine dwyer
2 months agoI could not have been more pleased. I Was helped by a woman named christine , and she was wonderful. She made sure I got exactly what I wanted and was invaluable in guiding me price wise also. I would highly recommend ponterella's and dignity memorial for pre planning. Thank you , ponterell's and c…
★★★★★Kathy Gecawicz
6 months agoMy family’s experience with everyone at Pontarelli-Marino was as wonderful as could be expected. We were treated with respect and compassion. Their efficiency during the planning stage made the day of services play out smoothly and perfectly. I highly recommend them.
★★★★★Dee Ann
a year agoMy family and I are so happy we chose Pontarelli Marino funeral home to take care of my mom’s funeral arrangements. They handled everything to perfection and made us feel so comfortable. Everything was beautiful. My mom’s wishes were to have a service in the funeral parlor immediately after the ca…
Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(401) 331-7390
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews189 reviews →
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