Median direct cremation price on file
Find the cheapest funeral homes near you
At most funeral homes, direct cremation is the cheapest option. We list 4,186 low-cost funeral homes across the U.S. with the prices we have on file. Search your ZIP, call two or three of them, and pay only for what you actually want.
How much does the cheapest funeral cost?
The cheapest funeral is usually a direct cremation. Its median price on file is $2,095 across 15,010 U.S. funeral homes, before any extras you add.
Direct cremation (no viewing or ceremony with the body present) and immediate burial are the two low-cost options a funeral home has to price on its General Price List if it offers them. Compare them in detail.
| Service | Median price | Middle half of homes | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | $2,095 | $1,575 to $2,704 | 15,010 funeral homes |
| Immediate burial | $5,040 | $4,445 to $5,695 | 1,885 funeral homes |
Package prices on file for each funeral home, before cemetery charges and any extras you add. Price data last refreshed October 2026. Only a home's current General Price List is binding. How we calculate this.
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Our prices are the ones on file and can be out of date. Every funeral home has to give you prices over the phone, so ask for the current General Price List.
Say no to extras
Apart from the basic services fee, you can turn down items you don't want. Get the written, itemized statement with the total before you pay.