Most funeral projects cost between $2,000 and $10,000 per funeral, with a typical price near $7,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical funeral cost
$2,000 – $10,000
per funeral · typical $7,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Funeral cost breakdown
- Direct cremation$2,000 – $4,000typical $3,000
- Traditional burial$5,000 – $10,000typical $7,000
- Memorial service only$1,000 – $3,000typical $2,000
What Funeral Costs costs
Covers funeral home services, casket, embalming, and ceremony. Direct cremation is cheapest; traditional burial with viewing costs more. Pre-planning can lock in prices.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What drives funeral costs?
Casket choice, burial plot, embalming, and service location. Items like flowers and limousines add up.
Can I save on a funeral?
Compare prices, choose cremation, or have a direct burial. The FTC requires itemized price lists.
Are funeral costs covered by insurance?
Life insurance can cover, but not always. Prepaid funeral plans are an option but may have risks.