{"id":995,"date":"2026-03-13T06:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.funeralocity.com\/?p=995---f86f689b-6c14-4637-ba2a-87e3749e638a"},"modified":"2026-03-13T06:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:36:16","slug":"funeral-costs-and-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funeralocity.com\/blog\/funeral-costs-and-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Funeral Costs and Pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\">The Average Cost of a Funeral with Viewing and Burial<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Total funeral costs will vary based on the funeral home you choose as well as location. You can expect to see funeral price variations by city and state. Most importantly, funeral costs will reflect your personal choices and the final funeral arrangements you make.<\/p>\n<p>According to the most recent data from the National Funeral Directors Association, the median funeral cost with viewing and burial is $7,181. It\u2019s important to know what\u2019s included in that amount and what isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of what\u2019s included in those funeral costs:<\/p>\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\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Basic services fee: $2,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These fees are nondeclinable as they cover the professional services and overhead charges for the funeral home.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Removal\/transfer of remains to funeral home: $310 <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typically, this fee is based on the transfer of the remains in a local area or specific mile radius. Additional mileage charges may apply for transfer of remains outside the defined area.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Embalming:&nbsp; $695<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Embalming is the preserving of human remains by treating them to slow the decomposition of the body. Except in certain special cases when the deceased is not to be buried or cremated within a certain time period, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing.<\/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<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Other preparation of the body: $250<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These charges are for casketing, cosmetology, dressing and grooming the deceased. Additional charges may apply for body preparation and care after an autopsy.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Use of facilities\/staff for viewing:&nbsp; $420<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use the funeral home visitation room for a viewing or wake, there is charge for using the facility as well as staffing for the event.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Use of facilities\/staff for funeral or memorial service: $495<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use the funeral home chapel for a funeral service, there is charge for using the facility as well as staffing for the event.<\/p>\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\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Hearse: $318<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cost of transporting the deceased to the cemetery for a burial is based on a specific mile radius. Additional mileage charges may apply and there are separate charges for other vehicle usage such as limousine service.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Service car\/van: $143<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Basic memorial printed package: $155<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This typically includes printed prayer cards and the register book.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14377b;\"><strong>Metal casket: $2,395<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Caskets are one of the most expensive items in a funeral package. 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