Funeral Costs in New Haven, CT (2026)

Based on data from 12 funeral homes in New Haven, Connecticut. Average direct cremation: $2,693.

How much does a funeral cost in New Haven?

Direct Cremation $2,693 from $1,245

Basic Services Fee $1,955

Funeral Home Prices in New Haven, Connecticut

Itemized pricing from 12 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Celentano Inc Funeral Home 424 Elm St	$2,275	—	$1,695	203-865-1234
Council, Curvin K, Funeral Home Inc 128 Dwight St	$2,765	—	$1,995	203-865-5100
Hill, Howard K, Funeral Services 1287 Chapel St	$3,496	—	$1,495	203-624-4477
Iovanne Funeral Home 11 Wooster Pl	$3,270	—	$2,700	203-865-8961
Keyes Funeral Homes Inc 59 Dixwell Ave	$1,875	—	$1,295	203-562-6714
Lincoln, Hawley W, Inc 493 Whitney Ave	$1,775	—	$1,850	203-787-4101
Lupinski Funeral Home 821 State St	$4,550	—	$2,300	203-865-4205
McClam Funeral Home 95 Dixwell Avenue	$2,596	—	$1,595	203-786-4732
Monahan, Cox, Smith & Crimmins F Home Inc 11 Wooster Pl	$3,385	—	$2,450	203-865-6147
New Haven Funeral Service 1368 State Street	$1,245	—	$740	203-777-2309
Shure, Robert E, Inc Funeral Home 543 George St	$3,470	—	$3,200	203-562-8244
Weller Funeral Home Inc 493 Whitney Ave	$1,610	—	$2,145	203-624-6912

Understanding Funeral Costs in New Haven

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 $1,955 in New Haven

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 $2,693 in New Haven

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 New Haven, prices start as low as $1,245.

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 New Haven

What is the average funeral cost in New Haven, Connecticut?

Funeral costs in New Haven, Connecticut vary by funeral home and service type. We have 12 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in New Haven?

Direct cremation in New Haven averages $2,693, with prices ranging from $1,245 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 New Haven, 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 New Haven, this fee averages $1,955. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do New Haven funeral costs compare to Connecticut averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for New Haven, Connecticut is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 12+ homes in New Haven 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

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