Funeral Costs in Mobile, AL (2026)

Based on data from 9 funeral homes in Mobile, Alabama. Average direct cremation: $2,504.

How much does a funeral cost in Mobile?

Direct Cremation $2,504 from $995

Basic Services Fee $1,893

Funeral Home Prices in Mobile, Alabama

Itemized pricing from 9 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Ascension Funerals & Cremations 1016 Hillcrest Rd	$1,895	—	$1,985	251-634-8055
Christian Benevolent Funeral Home Inc 201 N Hamilton St	$1,670	—	$1,135	251-432-6528
Hodge's Chapel LLC 701 Dr MLK Jr Ave	$1,770	—	$800	251-438-1659
Johnson-Allen Mortuary Inc 600 Chestnut St	$995	—	$1,950	251-433-2574
Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three Notch Rd	$3,790	—	$2,495	251-661-7700
Pine Crest Funeral Home & Cemeteries 1939 Dauphin Isle Pkwy	$3,990	—	$2,495	251-478-5227
Radney Funeral Home/Mobile 3155 Dauphin St Ext	$4,295	—	$2,495	251-479-4547
Small's Mortuary Inc & Cremation Services 950 S Broad St	$2,145	—	$1,600	251-431-0559
Springhill Memorial Gardens 626 Pierce Road	$1,990	—	$2,085	251-639-0962

More Funeral Homes in Mobile

Hodge's Chapel LLC.

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Understanding Funeral Costs in Mobile

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $1,893 in Mobile

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $2,504 in Mobile

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Mobile, prices start as low as $995.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Alabama must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Mobile

What is the average funeral cost in Mobile, Alabama?

Funeral costs in Mobile, Alabama vary by funeral home and service type. We have 10 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Mobile?

Direct cremation in Mobile averages $2,504, with prices ranging from $995 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Mobile, Alabama, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Mobile, this fee averages $1,893. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Mobile funeral costs compare to Alabama averages?

Alabama's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Mobile before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Mobile, Alabama is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 9+ homes in Mobile and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all Alabama funeral homes · API access for researchers

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