Funeral Costs in Troy, CHARLOTTE (2026)
Based on data from 12 funeral homes in Troy, charlotte. Average direct cremation: $1,706.
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Funeral Home Prices in Troy, charlotte
Itemized pricing from 12 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors 2600 Crooks Road | $2,485 | — | $2,190 | 248-362-2500 |
| A.J. Desmond & Sons- Price Chapel 3725 Rochester Road | $1,350 | — | $2,040 | 248-689-0700 |
| Bocketti Funeral Home 336 Third Street | $2,260 | — | $1,795 | 518-274-4710 |
| Bryce Funeral Home 276 Pawling Avenue | $2,253 | — | $1,500 | 518-272-7281 |
| Capital District Funeral Service 336 Third Street | $1,250 | — | $1,795 | 518-272-9381 |
| Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home 510 Pawling Avenue | $1,250 | — | $895 | 518-272-7651 |
| John H. Clinton Funeral Home 256 Washington Street | $1,650 | — | $800 | 518-274-1011 |
| Laughlin Funeral Home 205 Edwardsville Rd | $1,995 | — | $1,995 | 618-667-9123 |
| McDonald & Son Funeral Home 870 Second Avenue | $1,495 | — | $1,200 | 518-235-4741 |
| McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home 8-109th Street | $1,095 | — | $1,025 | 518-235-1722 |
| Morris-StebbinsMiner-Sanvidge Funeral Home 312 Hoosick Street | $1,697 | — | $1,595 | 518-272-3930 |
| Nealon-Sanvidge Funeral Home 312 Hoosick St | $1,697 | — | $1,595 | 518-873-1404 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in Troy
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 $1,535 in Troy
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 $1,706 in Troy
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 Troy, prices start as low as $1,095.
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.
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About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Troy, charlotte is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 12+ homes in Troy 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.
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