Title: Cost of a Funeral - Consumer Information and Prices Paid - CostHelper
Headings: Funeral Cost
Funeral Cost
How Much Does a Funeral Cost?

Content: Typical costs: Funeral homes and mortuaries must offer an "immediate burial" or "direct burial" package without a ceremony, although a small graveside service might be included. The body is buried in a simple container shortly after death, with no viewing. This costs $700-$2,400, not including the cemetery plot ($200-$5,000) and internment fees ($350-$3,000 for opening and closing the grave), bringing total expenses to $1,250-$10,400. See How Much Does a Gravesite Cost. A direct cremation package consists of simple containers for the body and ashes; and no viewing, embalming or funeral service. It typically averages $1,000-$2,500 when purchased from a funeral home, mortuary or crematory. Cremation plus a full traditional funeral package, including embalming and visitation, can cost $2,000-$9,000 or more (not including the gravesite and internment fees). See How Much Does Cremation Cost.