Funeral Cost Calculator
Estimated total cost of a funeral service.
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Results
- Estimated total cost
- $7,000.00
- Funeral home fee
- $2,500.00
- Casket / urn
- $2,000.00
- Burial / cremation
- $1,500.00
- Extras
- $1,000.00
Quick answer
Total funeral cost is the sum of the funeral home fee, casket or urn, burial/cremation fee and additional service costs.
total = funeral home fee + casket/urn + burial or cremation + extras
How to use the Funeral Cost Calculator
- 1Get quotes for the funeral home's basic services fee.
- 2Add the cost of a casket or urn, and burial plot or cremation fees.
- 3Include extras like flowers, an obituary, a headstone or catering to see the full estimated budget.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Funeral home basic services fee2500
- Casket or urn2000
- Burial plot / cremation fee1500
- Flowers, obituary, catering, other1000
Results
- Estimated total cost$7,000.00
- Funeral home fee$2,500.00
- Casket / urn$2,000.00
- Burial / cremation$1,500.00
- Extras$1,000.00
Frequently asked questions
What's the average funeral cost?
In the US, a traditional funeral with burial commonly runs $7,000-$12,000 total including all services.
Is cremation cheaper?
Yes, direct cremation is usually far cheaper than traditional burial, often under $2,000-$3,000 total.
About this calculator
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