{"id":1098,"date":"2026-03-14T20:48:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom.funeralocity.com\/?p=1098---fb2edd86-f06f-4107-b8c0-54545c63bd04"},"modified":"2026-03-14T20:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:48:38","slug":"average-funeral-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/average-funeral-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Average Funeral Cost: What to Expect and Plan For"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How much does an average funeral cost, you ask? Well, it\u2019s never the answer you want to hear but\u2026it depends. A funeral isn\u2019t just one thing \u2013 it is a composition of arrangements, meetings, preparations, paperwork, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>There is a lot of planning that goes into a traditional funeral service with varying options and packages to choose from, so average funeral costs will depend on a combination of all these factors.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s common knowledge that funerals are expensive. If you are planning a funeral for your loved one and prefer a traditional burial instead of cremation, be prepared for a case of sticker shock.\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"single-content-banner__shortcode\">\r\n                            <div class=\"input-search-wrapper input-search-wrapper--bottom\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"title-search\">See funeral home prices in your area<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"input-search search-home\">\r\n                <input placeholder=\"Enter your City or ZIP Code\" type=\"search\" class=\"addressMain\">\r\n                <button type=\"submit\" class=\"blue-button\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/funeralocity\/dist\/images\/icons\/search-button.svg\">Search\r\n                <\/button>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <span class=\"small-text\">Use zip code for more precise search results<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Average Funeral Cost Breakdown: Fees and Charges<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the median cost of an adult funeral with viewing and burial for calendar year 2016 was $7,360. For most consumers, understanding exactly what they\u2019re getting for their funeral money can help them come to terms with what might seem like outrageous prices.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of the $7,360 average funeral cost to help shed some light on funeral charges:<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/average-funeral-price\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_desktop.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_tablet.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banner_1_mobile.png\" alt=\"Compare the cost of funerals in your city\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>ITEM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"108\"><strong>$$$<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Funeral Director Services &#8211; <\/strong>these are the basic services provided by the funeral director which are non-declinable. They include filing the death certificate, procuring permits, arranging the funeral service, ensuring safe handling of remains during transportation, and general overhead expenses.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Removal of Remains <\/strong>&#8211; transferring the body from place of death to funeral home.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$325<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Embalming <\/strong>&#8211; although strongly recommended for funeral viewings, embalming is not a legal requirement if the body is immediately buried or cremated. But embalming may be necessary in certain cases, e.g., traditional funeral with viewing.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$725<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Body Preparation<\/strong> \u2013 this includes services such as washing the body, clothing, makeup, and hair styling.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Viewing &amp; Ceremony<\/strong> &#8211; these fees include rental charges for the funeral home venue and staff labor costs. Total charges depend on the type of ceremony, size of the space, and location of the facility (add extra money if you plan on serving food). Visitation<sup>1<\/sup> Funeral Ceremony<sup>2<\/sup><\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$425<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>$500<sup>2<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong> \u2013 charges for a hearse, limousine and\/or other service vehicle, plus extra if there is a funeral procession. Procession fees depend on travel distance and number of participants.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$475<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Memorial Print Package<\/strong> \u2013 this comprises costs for funeral programs, memorial cards, printed keepsakes, etc.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Casket<\/strong> \u2013 this is the big-ticket item. Caskets are synonymous with traditional burial and come in all shapes and sizes from a simple pine box to a top of the line gold casket.<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">$2,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"432\"><strong>Total Median cost of Funeral with Viewing and Burial<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"108\"><strong>$7,360<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> other amenities such as flowers, clergy honorarium, musicians, memorial videography, obituary filing, etc., are considered additional costs and will need to be added to the overall budget as necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Six Feet Under<\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/14\/funeral-costs-and-pricing\/\">burial expenses<\/a> to take into account after the funeral service is over. Usually, burial occurs in a cemetery and it is assumed that the family has already paid for the cemetery grave plot. In addition to the cost of the plot, most cemeteries require a burial vault or grave liner to prevent the grave from sinking further into the ground as the casket declines over time.\r\n    <div class=\"single-content-banner\">\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/funeralocity.com\/cremationclub\" class=\"single-content-banner__image\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-t.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cc-price-m.svg\" alt=\"Advanced directive planning - for peace of mind\">\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n<p>Grave liners cost a little less as they cover only the top and sides of the casket while a burial vault surrounds the casket and is often made of reinforced concrete. The median cost of a vault is $1,395.<\/p>\n<h2>Other burial expenses include:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Interment fees &#8211; opening and closing the grave.<\/li>\n<li>Headstone \u2013 this can be a flat grave marker or a more elaborate tomb monument.<\/li>\n<li>Cemetery perpetual care fees \u2013 perpetual care ensures continuing maintenance and care of the gravesite but is only offered by some cemeteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out more about average funeral costs in your area, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/\">Funeralocity<\/a> and compare prices of funeral homes in your location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much does an average funeral cost, you ask? Well, it\u2019s never the answer you want to hear but\u2026it depends. A funeral isn\u2019t just one thing \u2013 it is a composition of arrangements, meetings, preparations, paperwork, and everything in between. 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