Funeral Costs in Mesa, AZ (2026)

Based on data from 19 funeral homes in Mesa, Arizona. Average direct cremation: $1,360.

How much does a funeral cost in Mesa?

Direct Cremation $1,360 from $550

Basic Services Fee $1,471

Arizona State Average $9,794

Funeral Home Prices in Mesa, Arizona

Itemized pricing from 19 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
A Wise Choice Cremation & Funeral Services 9702 East Apache Trail	$595	—	$1,095	480-626-6363
Angels Cremation & Burial 422 W. McLellan Rd	$550	—	$650	480-962-6435
Bunker Family Funerals & CremationGarden Chapel 33 N. Centennial Way	$1,395	—	$1,595	480-964-8686
Bunker Funerals & Cremation 3529 E University Dr	$1,395	—	$1,595	480-830-4105
Family Burial & Cremation Center 237 S. Sirrine	$565	—	$500	480-464-8728
Horizon Funeral Care 7510 East Main Street	$895	—	$845	—
Horizon Funeral Care 7530 E Main st	$895	—	$845	480-338-1497
Lakeshore Mortuary 1815 S. Dobson Road	$2,340	—	$2,525	480-838-5639
Legacy Funeral Home-Mesa 1722 N. Banning St	$1,189	—	$995	480-725-9696
Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care 400 South Power Road	$2,040	—	$2,625	—
Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care 400 South Power Road	$2,040	—	$2,625	480-830-4422
Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses 43 S Stapley Rd	$1,140	—	$995	480-964-4537
Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory 6625 E Main St	$2,040	—	$1,425	480-832-3500
Melcher Mortuary Mission Crematory 6225 East Main Street	$1,140	—	$995	—
Meldrum Mortuary & Crematory 52 North MacDonald Street	$1,085	—	$1,295	480-834-9255
Mountain View Memorial Gardens 7900 E. Main Street	$1,535	—	$1,960	480-832-2850
Queen Of Heaven Mortuary 1562 E Baseline Rd	$1,900	—	$1,895	480-892-3729
Queen of Heaven Funeral Home 1562 East Baseline Road	$1,900	—	$1,895	—
Red Mountain Funeral Home 456 North Mesa Drive	$1,195	—	$1,595	—

More Funeral Homes in Mesa

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services

43 South Stapley Drive

Understanding Funeral Costs in Mesa

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 $1,471 in Mesa

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 $1,360 in Mesa

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 Mesa, prices start as low as $550.

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 Arizona 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 Mesa

What is the average funeral cost in Mesa, Arizona?

Funeral costs in Mesa, Arizona vary by funeral home and service type. We have 20 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Mesa?

Direct cremation in Mesa averages $1,360, with prices ranging from $550 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 Mesa, Arizona, 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 Mesa, this fee averages $1,471. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Mesa funeral costs compare to Arizona averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Mesa, Arizona is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 19+ homes in Mesa 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 Arizona funeral homes · API access for researchers

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