Funeral and cremation cost estimator
Short answer: direct cremation typically costs far less than a funeral with a service or burial. National medians from NFDA are about $6,280 for cremation with a service and $8,300 for burial with viewing.
Typical cost
$495 to about $2,000
Range of published provider prices in our 2026 review. Cemetery, flowers, headstone and certificates are often extra, and local prices vary.