{"id":2864,"date":"2026-05-01T19:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T00:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/?p=2864---61c3aebf-e361-48b2-be9e-deb09f7ca737"},"modified":"2026-05-01T19:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T00:40:25","slug":"the-average-cost-of-a-traditional-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/the-average-cost-of-a-traditional-funeral\/","title":{"rendered":"The Average Cost of a Traditional Funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different components and fees included in the cost of a funeral.&nbsp; The total cost depends greatly on the location of the services, the type of funeral service selected and personal preferences.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, the average cost of a traditional burial with a viewing and funeral service is $7,516. &nbsp;Here is a breakdown of the individual components included in the fees for a funeral with average costs:\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<ul>\n<li>Funeral Director Basic Services: $2,086<\/li>\n<li>Transfer of Deceased to Funeral Home: $368<\/li>\n<li>Embalming: $755<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of Body: $260<\/li>\n<li>Viewing: $462<\/li>\n<li>Funeral Service: $545<\/li>\n<li>Hearse: $350<\/li>\n<li>Utility Vehicle\/Flower Car: $190<\/li>\n<li>Casket: $2,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>What is not included in this price?<\/strong><\/em><\/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<p>In addition to the average costs listed above, there are other expenses that must be considered depending on personal preferences and\/or cultural traditions.&nbsp; Here are some additional items to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obituary notices: $200-$500<\/li>\n<li>Flower arrangements: $300-$500<\/li>\n<li>Memorial print packages: $150-$200<\/li>\n<li>Musicians: varies<\/li>\n<li>Cemetery costs: $4,000-$6,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The prices above are the average range of costs for each item; however, remember that costs may vary greatly depending on the choices made for a loved one\u2019s funeral or the funeral options selected when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/24\/the-benefits-of-pre-planning-a-funeral-service\/\">pre-planning your own funeral<\/a>.\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>Talk with your funeral director about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/18\/the-ultimate-guide-on-paying-for-a-funeral\/\">payment options<\/a> that help cover some of the funeral costs. Funeral professionals can also explain how to use life insurance policies or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/08\/what-does-funeral-insurance-pay-for\/\">funeral insurance<\/a> to&nbsp;pay for services, and provide information on financial and social assistance programs available to families in need.<\/p>\n<p>To find funeral homes and compare&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/\">funeral costs in your area<\/a>, visit Funeralocity.com today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many different components and fees included in the cost of a funeral.&nbsp; The total cost depends greatly on the location of the services, the type of funeral service selected and personal preferences. 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