Funeral Costs in Hartford, CT (2026)

Based on data from 13 funeral homes in Hartford, Connecticut. Average direct cremation: $3,309.

How much does a funeral cost in Hartford?

Direct Cremation $3,309 from $1,480

Basic Services Fee $2,196

Funeral Home Prices in Hartford, Connecticut

Itemized pricing from 13 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Ahern Funeral Home Inc 180 Farmington Ave	$3,675	—	$2,375	860-522-1155
Callahan Funeral Home Inc 318 Burnside Ave	$4,390	—	$2,995	860-289-0209
Clark, Bell & Bell Funeral Home 319 Barbour St	$3,496	—	$1,495	860-247-8793
D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel Inc 30 Carter St	$5,495	—	$2,750	860-568-9420
DeLeon Funeral Home 104 Main St	$1,800	—	$1,195	860-522-3735
Hartford Trade Service 623 Main St	$2,250	—	$1,800	860-282-4500
Molloy Funeral Home Inc 906 Farmington Ave	$3,115	—	$2,160	860-232-1322
Montano-Shea Funeral Home 5 Steele Rd	$2,700	—	$1,885	860-379-2945
Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Ave	$4,390	—	$2,995	860-528-4135
Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home 1084 New Britain Ave	$3,335	—	$2,525	860-561-3800
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home 136 S Main St	$3,025	—	$2,125	860-521-4400
Waszkelewicz Funeral Home 43 Wethersfield Avenue	$1,480	—	$1,795	860-246-1413
Weinstein Mortuary 640 Farmington Ave	$3,870	—	$2,450	860-233-2675

Understanding Funeral Costs in Hartford

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 $2,196 in Hartford

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 $3,309 in Hartford

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 Hartford, prices start as low as $1,480.

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 Connecticut 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 Hartford

What is the average funeral cost in Hartford, Connecticut?

Funeral costs in Hartford, Connecticut vary by funeral home and service type. We have 13 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Hartford?

Direct cremation in Hartford averages $3,309, with prices ranging from $1,480 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 Hartford, Connecticut, 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 Hartford, this fee averages $2,196. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Hartford funeral costs compare to Connecticut averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Hartford, Connecticut is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 13+ homes in Hartford 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 Connecticut 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 →