Funeral Costs in Washington, DISTRICT-OF-COLUMBIA (2026)

Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Washington, district-of-columbia. Average direct cremation: $2,522.

How much does a funeral cost in Washington?

Direct Cremation $2,522 from $1,325

Basic Services Fee $2,516

Funeral Home Prices in Washington, district-of-columbia

Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Austin Royster Funeral Home, Inc 3821 14th Street	$1,365	—	$1,850	202-829-9767
B K Henry Funeral Chapel 420 H St NE	$3,195	—	$2,395	202-544-9655
Bianchi Funeral Service 814 Upsher Street NW	$2,300	—	$2,595	202-529-5579
DeVol Funeral Home 2222 Wisconsin N.W	$3,400	—	$2,300	202-333-6680
Frazier Mason Funeral Home 1661 Good Hope S.E	$1,495	—	$1,695	202-678-7700
Hackett's Funeral Chapel 814 Upshur Street N.W.	$3,970	—	$2,350	202-829-0243
Henry S Washington & Sons 4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE	$1,325	—	$1,700	202-398-6700
John T Rhines Funeral Home 3005 12th St NE	$1,665	—	$1,700	202-529-4300
Johnson & Jenkins Funeral Home Inc 716 Kennedy St NW	$1,450	—	$2,350	202-882-8800
Joseph Gawler's Sons Inc. 5130 Wisconsin N.W.	$7,595	—	$9,400	202-966-6400
Latney's Funeral Home 3831 Georgia Avenue NW	$2,625	—	$1,500	202-882-2455
Marshall March Funeral Homes 4217 9th St NW	$1,695	—	$2,170	202-723-1250
McGuire Funeral Service, Inc. 7400 Georgia Avenue N.W	$3,535	—	$1,900	202-882-6600
Pinckney-Spangler Funeral Home 524 8th N.E.	$1,450	—	$2,500	202-544-7720
Pope Funeral Home Washington Chapel 2617 Pennsylvania Avenue SE	$2,145	—	$1,795	202-583-5400
R. N. Horton's Funeral Home 600 Kennedy Street NW	$2,446	—	$2,835	202-829-9000
Ridley Funeral Estab. Inc 131 Mississippi Ave SE	$1,800	—	$1,500	202-859-3998
Robinson Funeral Home 1313 6th N.W	$2,910	—	$3,000	202-387-5984
Santa Cruz Funeral Service, Inc. 600 Kennedy Street NW	$2,446	—	$2,835	202-829-2106
Snead's Funeral Home 5732 Georgia Avenue NW	$1,625	—	$1,950	202-726-4400

Understanding Funeral Costs in Washington

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 $2,516 in Washington

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 $2,522 in Washington

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 Washington, prices start as low as $1,325.

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 district-of-columbia 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 Washington

What is the average funeral cost in Washington, district-of-columbia?

Funeral costs in Washington, district-of-columbia 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 Washington?

Direct cremation in Washington averages $2,522, with prices ranging from $1,325 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 Washington, district-of-columbia, 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 Washington, this fee averages $2,516. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Washington funeral costs compare to district-of-columbia averages?

district-of-columbia's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Washington before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Washington, district-of-columbia is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Washington 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 district-of-columbia funeral homes · API access for researchers

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