Compare Funeral & Cremation Costs
in Your City — Save Thousands
Independent funeral pricing data across 15 US cities. Direct cremation from $595, full burial from $4,600. No funeral home affiliation — transparent prices from a licensed funeral director.
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Select your state to compare cremation, burial, and cemetery costs across cities. Each state page includes local funeral regulations, veterans cemetery locations, and city-by-city price comparisons.
California
Cremation, burial & cemetery pricing • State regulations • Veterans benefits
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Cremation, burial & cemetery pricing • State regulations • Veterans benefits
Compare 3 cities →Florida
Cremation, burial & cemetery pricing • State regulations • Veterans benefits
Compare 3 cities →New York
Cremation, burial & cemetery pricing • State regulations • Veterans benefits
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Cremation, burial & cemetery pricing • State regulations • Veterans benefits
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Not owned by or compensated by any funeral home, cemetery, or cremation provider. Our only interest is pricing transparency for families.
FTC Funeral Rule Compliant
All pricing data is sourced from General Price Lists (GPLs) that funeral homes are required by federal law to provide — compiled for easy comparison.
Written by a Licensed Funeral Director
Every guide is authored by David Foster, a licensed funeral director with 12 years of experience serving 2,000++ families.