Funeral Costs in Fresno, CA (2026)

Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Fresno, California. Average direct cremation: $1,380.

How much does a funeral cost in Fresno?

Direct Cremation $1,380 from $750

Basic Services Fee $1,805

California State Average $7,912

Funeral Home Prices in Fresno, California

Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Abbey Funeraria 1010 T Street	$995	—	$1,500	559-237-4400
Chapel of the Light 1620 W Belmont	$1,140	—	$1,495	559-233-6254
Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel 3000 Tulare St	$1,950	—	$2,095	559-320-1111
Cremation Society of Central California 3037 Tulare Street	$795	—	$400	559-237-3579
Edward A. Cooper Cremation Society 1319 Mariposa Street	$812.5	—	$1,200	559-268-4322
Farewell Funeral Service 660 West Locust Avenue	$830	—	$2,195	+15594400484
Farewell Funeral Service	$830	—	$2,195	559-440-0484
Fresno Funeral Chapel 1136 A St	$950	—	$1,200	559-233-1174
Funeraria LaPaz 1022 B St	$1,940	—	$1,895	559-237-7700
Hmong Memorial Chapel 741 W. Belmont Ave	$1,500	—	$2,000	559-274-8180
Jesse E. Cooley Funeral Service 1830 South Fruit Avenue	$855	—	$2,260	559-268-8048
Lisle Funeral Home 1605 L Street	$2,640	—	$2,995	559-266-0666
Neptune Society of Central California 1154 West Shaw Avenue	$795	—	$400	—
Nova Crematory Service 435 N Echo	$901	—	$1,000	559-266-9400
Palm Memorial Funeral Chapel 2983 Tulare St	$1,895	—	$2,495	559-233-7267
Reade & Sons Funeral Home Inc 1103 E St	$750	—	$1,295	559-237-3233
Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel 202 N. Teilman	$2,540	—	$2,995	559-268-9292
Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors Inc - Fresno 1103 E St	$1,042	—	$1,599	559-266-9711
Tinkler Funeral Home & Crematory 475 N Broadway St	$1,940	—	$1,895	559-233-2101
Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home 836 E. Nees ave	$2,495	—	$2,995	559-227-4048

Understanding Funeral Costs in Fresno

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 $1,805 in Fresno

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 $1,380 in Fresno

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 Fresno, prices start as low as $750.

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 California 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 Fresno

What is the average funeral cost in Fresno, California?

Funeral costs in Fresno, California 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 Fresno?

Direct cremation in Fresno averages $1,380, with prices ranging from $750 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 Fresno, California, 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 Fresno, this fee averages $1,805. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Fresno funeral costs compare to California averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Fresno, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Fresno 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 California funeral homes · API access for researchers

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