2026 Data

Funeral Cost by State.

Average cremation and burial costs for all 50 US states. Real price ranges from funeral home surveys — so you know what to expect before you call.

Last reviewed: January 2026

National averages

2026 estimates. Actual costs vary significantly by location, provider, and choices.

Direct Cremation

$700–$1,500

No service, lowest cost

Cremation + Service

$1,500–$3,500

Memorial after cremation

Traditional Burial

$7,000–$12,000

Casket, plot, vault, service

Green Burial

$1,500–$4,000

No embalming, biodegradable

Key findings

Cremation is now the majority choice

Over 60% of Americans now choose cremation over burial. The trend is driven by cost (up to 85% less than burial), environmental concerns, and changing attitudes about traditional funerals.

Location is the biggest cost driver

Funeral costs in New York, California, and Hawaii can be 2-3x the national average. Rural areas in the South and Midwest consistently offer the lowest prices.

You have the right to shop around

The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide itemized prices over the phone. Calling 3 providers before committing can save families thousands.

Death certificates add up

Costs range from $6/copy (Kentucky) to $34/copy (Michigan). You need 10–12 copies, so this line item alone can range from $60 to $400.

All 50 states: cremation & burial costs

Click any state for a detailed breakdown with local funeral home links.

State	Avg Cremation	Avg Burial	Death Cert	Cremation Wait
Alabama	$700–$2,000	$6,000–$11,000	$15 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Alaska	$1,200–$3,500	$8,000–$15,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Arizona	$850–$2,500	$6,500–$12,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Arkansas	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$12 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
California	$1,200–$3,500	$8,000–$18,000	$21 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Colorado	$900–$2,800	$7,000–$13,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Connecticut	$1,100–$3,200	$8,500–$16,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Delaware	$950–$2,600	$7,000–$13,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Florida	$850–$2,800	$6,500–$13,000	$10 per copy (first), $4 each additional	48 hours	Homes →
Georgia	$800–$2,300	$6,000–$12,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Hawaii	$1,500–$4,000	$9,000–$18,000	$10 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Idaho	$750–$2,200	$5,500–$11,000	$16 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Illinois	$950–$2,600	$7,500–$14,000	$19 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Indiana	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$10 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Iowa	$750–$2,000	$6,000–$11,000	$15 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Kansas	$750–$2,100	$5,500–$11,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Kentucky	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$6 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Louisiana	$800–$2,200	$6,000–$12,000	$9 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Maine	$900–$2,500	$6,500–$12,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Maryland	$1,000–$2,800	$7,500–$14,000	$10 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Massachusetts	$1,300–$3,800	$8,500–$16,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Michigan	$800–$2,300	$6,500–$12,500	$34 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Minnesota	$900–$2,500	$7,000–$13,500	$13 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Mississippi	$700–$1,900	$5,500–$10,500	$17 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Missouri	$800–$2,200	$6,500–$12,000	$14 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Montana	$800–$2,300	$6,000–$11,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Nebraska	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,000	$16 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Nevada	$900–$2,600	$7,000–$13,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
New Hampshire	$1,000–$2,800	$7,500–$14,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
New Jersey	$1,200–$3,200	$8,500–$16,000	$25 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
New Mexico	$800–$2,300	$6,000–$11,500	$10 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
New York	$1,400–$4,000	$9,000–$18,000	$30 per copy (NYC), $15 upstate	24 hours	Homes →
North Carolina	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$24 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
North Dakota	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$7 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Ohio	$750–$2,200	$6,500–$12,000	$26 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Oklahoma	$750–$2,100	$5,500–$11,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Oregon	$1,100–$3,000	$7,500–$14,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Pennsylvania	$900–$2,400	$7,000–$13,500	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Rhode Island	$1,000–$2,800	$7,500–$14,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
South Carolina	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
South Dakota	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Tennessee	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Texas	$800–$2,500	$6,500–$13,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Utah	$850–$2,400	$6,500–$12,000	$30 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Vermont	$950–$2,700	$7,000–$13,500	$10 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Virginia	$900–$2,400	$7,000–$13,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Washington	$1,100–$3,000	$7,500–$15,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
West Virginia	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Wisconsin	$800–$2,300	$6,500–$12,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Wyoming	$750–$2,100	$5,500–$10,500	$13 per copy	24 hours	Homes →

Data sourced from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) annual surveys, state vital records offices, and funeral home price surveys, 2025–2026.

About this data

Sources: Cremation and burial cost ranges are compiled from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) annual member surveys, state funeral board price surveys, and direct funeral home General Price List (GPL) data collected in 2025–2026.

Methodology: Ranges represent the typical low-to-high prices reported across multiple funeral homes in each state. Outlier prices (extremely low or high) are excluded. Death certificate costs and cremation waiting periods are sourced from official state vital records offices.

Limitations: Actual costs vary significantly by provider, metropolitan area, and the specific services selected. These ranges are intended as planning estimates — always request a General Price List from your funeral home for exact pricing. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must provide this information.

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2026 Data

Funeral Cost by State.

Average cremation and burial costs for all 50 US states. Real price ranges from funeral home surveys — so you know what to expect before you call.

Last reviewed: January 2026

National averages

2026 estimates. Actual costs vary significantly by location, provider, and choices.

Direct Cremation

$700–$1,500

No service, lowest cost

Cremation + Service

$1,500–$3,500

Memorial after cremation

Traditional Burial

$7,000–$12,000

Casket, plot, vault, service

Green Burial

$1,500–$4,000

No embalming, biodegradable

Key findings

Cremation is now the majority choice

Over 60% of Americans now choose cremation over burial. The trend is driven by cost (up to 85% less than burial), environmental concerns, and changing attitudes about traditional funerals.

Location is the biggest cost driver

Funeral costs in New York, California, and Hawaii can be 2-3x the national average. Rural areas in the South and Midwest consistently offer the lowest prices.

You have the right to shop around

The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide itemized prices over the phone. Calling 3 providers before committing can save families thousands.

Death certificates add up

Costs range from $6/copy (Kentucky) to $34/copy (Michigan). You need 10–12 copies, so this line item alone can range from $60 to $400.

All 50 states: cremation & burial costs

Click any state for a detailed breakdown with local funeral home links.

State	Avg Cremation	Avg Burial	Death Cert	Cremation Wait
Alabama	$700–$2,000	$6,000–$11,000	$15 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Alaska	$1,200–$3,500	$8,000–$15,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Arizona	$850–$2,500	$6,500–$12,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Arkansas	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$12 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
California	$1,200–$3,500	$8,000–$18,000	$21 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Colorado	$900–$2,800	$7,000–$13,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Connecticut	$1,100–$3,200	$8,500–$16,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Delaware	$950–$2,600	$7,000–$13,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Florida	$850–$2,800	$6,500–$13,000	$10 per copy (first), $4 each additional	48 hours	Homes →
Georgia	$800–$2,300	$6,000–$12,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Hawaii	$1,500–$4,000	$9,000–$18,000	$10 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Idaho	$750–$2,200	$5,500–$11,000	$16 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Illinois	$950–$2,600	$7,500–$14,000	$19 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Indiana	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$10 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Iowa	$750–$2,000	$6,000–$11,000	$15 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Kansas	$750–$2,100	$5,500–$11,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Kentucky	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$6 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Louisiana	$800–$2,200	$6,000–$12,000	$9 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Maine	$900–$2,500	$6,500–$12,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Maryland	$1,000–$2,800	$7,500–$14,000	$10 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Massachusetts	$1,300–$3,800	$8,500–$16,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Michigan	$800–$2,300	$6,500–$12,500	$34 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Minnesota	$900–$2,500	$7,000–$13,500	$13 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Mississippi	$700–$1,900	$5,500–$10,500	$17 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Missouri	$800–$2,200	$6,500–$12,000	$14 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Montana	$800–$2,300	$6,000–$11,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Nebraska	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,000	$16 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Nevada	$900–$2,600	$7,000–$13,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
New Hampshire	$1,000–$2,800	$7,500–$14,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
New Jersey	$1,200–$3,200	$8,500–$16,000	$25 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
New Mexico	$800–$2,300	$6,000–$11,500	$10 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
New York	$1,400–$4,000	$9,000–$18,000	$30 per copy (NYC), $15 upstate	24 hours	Homes →
North Carolina	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$24 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
North Dakota	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$7 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Ohio	$750–$2,200	$6,500–$12,000	$26 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Oklahoma	$750–$2,100	$5,500–$11,000	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Oregon	$1,100–$3,000	$7,500–$14,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Pennsylvania	$900–$2,400	$7,000–$13,500	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Rhode Island	$1,000–$2,800	$7,500–$14,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
South Carolina	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
South Dakota	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Tennessee	$750–$2,100	$6,000–$11,500	$15 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Texas	$800–$2,500	$6,500–$13,000	$20 per copy	48 hours	Homes →
Utah	$850–$2,400	$6,500–$12,000	$30 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Vermont	$950–$2,700	$7,000–$13,500	$10 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Virginia	$900–$2,400	$7,000–$13,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Washington	$1,100–$3,000	$7,500–$15,000	$25 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
West Virginia	$700–$2,000	$5,500–$10,500	$12 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Wisconsin	$800–$2,300	$6,500–$12,000	$20 per copy	24 hours	Homes →
Wyoming	$750–$2,100	$5,500–$10,500	$13 per copy	24 hours	Homes →

Data sourced from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) annual surveys, state vital records offices, and funeral home price surveys, 2025–2026.

Funeral Cost by State.

National averages

Key findings

All 50 states: cremation & burial costs

About this data

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Funeral Cost by State.

National averages

Key findings

All 50 states: cremation & burial costs

About this data

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