Funeral Costs in Montgomery, AL (2026)

Based on data from 10 funeral homes in Montgomery, Alabama. Average direct cremation: $2,025.

How much does a funeral cost in Montgomery?

Direct Cremation $2,025 from $1,250

Basic Services Fee $1,836

Funeral Home Prices in Montgomery, Alabama

Itemized pricing from 10 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Alabama Heritage Funeral Home 10505 Atlanta Hwy	$3,140	—	$3,195	334-215-0180
E G Cummings Memorial Funeral Home 1120 Bragg Street	$1,645	—	$1,100	334-265-9221
Leak-Memory Chapel 945 Lincoln Rd At Greenwood Cmtry	$3,140	—	$3,195	334-272-6501
Lee's Funeral Home 2020 W Jeff Davis Ave	$1,250	—	$1,300	334-265-0756
Magnolia Cremations Embalming Service 901 South McDonough Street	$1,295	—	$760	334-265-0622
Massey Memorial Funeral Home 3048 Dorchester Drive	$1,850	—	$1,795	334-613-1866
Phillips-Riley Funeral Home 2284 W Fairview Ave	$1,500	—	$1,295	334-263-0477
Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Inc 1412 Adams Ave	$1,390	—	$725	334-262-3889
Southern Memorial Funeral Home & Crematorium 3154 Highland Ave	$1,900	—	$2,200	334-271-4404
White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home 909 Lincoln Rd	$3,140	—	$2,795	334-272-3181

Understanding Funeral Costs in Montgomery

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 $1,836 in Montgomery

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 $2,025 in Montgomery

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 Montgomery, prices start as low as $1,250.

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 Montgomery

What is the average funeral cost in Montgomery, Alabama?

Funeral costs in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery?

Direct cremation in Montgomery averages $2,025, with prices ranging from $1,250 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 Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, this fee averages $1,836. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Montgomery funeral costs compare to Alabama averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Montgomery, Alabama is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 10+ homes in Montgomery 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

Need help writing an obituary?

OfficialObituary.com also offers a free obituary creation tool — create, publish, and share in minutes.

Create an Obituary →