About Our Cremation Services

We work hard every single day to remain Manhattan's leading affordable cremation service provider; and to us, that means many things. Our experienced staff take the time needed to truly know what kinds of cremation service options families need or want. Additionally, our intention to be a trusted ally to those living in our community requires that we provide accurate information, recommendations, insights and supportive resources in addition to our affordable cremation services in Manhattan. Whether you're in immediate need or looking for cremation pre-planning, if you're looking for a cremation service provider you can really trust, we invite you to browse the pages listed below. Of course, if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, simply call us at 212-473-2220. We will be pleased to assist you in any way we can.

As the popularity of cremation continues to grow across North America, area residents find themselves curious about the evolution and practice of cremation. They come to Provenzano Lanza Funeral Home with cremation questions, and ask to learn all about cremation.

Because of this widespread interest, we decided to dedicate a section of our website to providing the kind of cremation information families want: detailed facts, honestly yet compassionately delivered. Please review the information below, each written by funeral professionals, expressly to inform, educate, and empower you to make the best possible decisions regarding the final care of a loved one.

In the cremation facts section below, we cover what exactly happens in cremation and which religions typically support cremation and which do not. In the why cremation section we cover what kind of person cremation is typically appropriate for and whether you should consider direct cremation vs arranging a funeral or memorial service alongside the cremation to provide a space for family and friends to come together and grieve for their loved one. We also cover a list of commonly asked questions on cremation.

Should you have questions about anything you read here, we urge you to call us at 212-473-2220. We will be privileged to share our knowledge of cremation with you.

Cremation Facts

We are living in the information age, where facts of all kinds, including cremation facts, are readily available online. But can they be trusted? If you're looking for facts about cremation which are accurate and reliable, we invite you to read this page

Why Cremation

There are a number of reasons people choose cremation over a traditional burial. This page is dedicated to teaching you about them and helping you understand why you might choose cremation for your loved one.

What Services to Expect from Our Cremation Funeral Home

Think cremation is right for you? We invite you to read through this page to learn more about the cremation options we offer families in our community.

Cremation Pre-Planning in Manhattan with Provenzano Lanza

Funeral planning is considerably easier when arrangements have been made ahead of time. We offer options to record your wishes or even purchase in advance.

Other Cremation Services

Take some time to familiarize yourself with all of the cremation services available to you, from ash scattering to unique memorial services.

Immediate Need

First, let us say that we are so sorry for your loss. If at this time you would prefer to expedite your time with our staff in the funeral home you may submit the basic yet required information beforehand. Simply use the Immediate Need form to submit these details to our staff.