Funeral Costs in Atlanta, GA (2026)

Based on data from 15 funeral homes in Atlanta, Georgia. Average direct cremation: $1,645.

How much does a funeral cost in Atlanta?

Direct Cremation $1,645 from $950

Basic Services Fee $2,695

Funeral Home Prices in Atlanta, Georgia

Itemized pricing from 15 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Alfonso Dawson Mortuary 3000 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW	$1,300	—	$1,795	404-691-3810
Carl M. Williams Funeral Direcors 492 Larkin Street Southwest	$1,395	—	$2,395	—
Cox Brothers Funeral Home 380 Auburn Avenue N.E	$995	—	$1,995	404-524-5646
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Road	$2,800	—	$4,100	770-451-4999
Goolsby Mortuary 1375 Jonesboro Road S.E	$1,295	—	$1,695	404-588-0128
Grissom-Eastlake Funeral Home 227 E Lake Dr SE	$1,595	—	$2,995	404-373-3191
H M Patterson & Son Inc 1020 Spring St NW	$3,640	—	$6,495	404-876-1022
Haugabrooks Funeral Home 364 Auburn Avenue	$1,195	—	$2,195	404-522-8217
Herschel Thornton Mortuary 3346 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW	$1,095	—	$1,500	404-691-4685
Knox Funeral Home Inc 2357 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW	$995	—	$1,995	404-794-5383
Murray Brothers Funeral Home 1199 Utoy Springs Road SW	$1,095	—	$2,000	404-349-3000
Patterson, HM, & Son Inc Oglethorpe Hill 4550 Peachtree Rd NE	$3,640	—	$3,995	404-261-3510
Pollard Funeral Home 827 Pollard Boulevard S.W.	$950	—	$3,000	404-688-7073
Stocks Funeral Home, Inc. 1970 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE	$1,295	—	$1,875	404-377-0458
Williams, Carl M, Funeral Directors Inc 492 Larkin St SW	$1,395	—	$2,395	404-522-8454

Understanding Funeral Costs in Atlanta

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 $2,695 in Atlanta

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 $1,645 in Atlanta

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 Atlanta, prices start as low as $950.

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 Georgia 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 Atlanta

What is the average funeral cost in Atlanta, Georgia?

Funeral costs in Atlanta, Georgia vary by funeral home and service type. We have 15 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Atlanta?

Direct cremation in Atlanta averages $1,645, with prices ranging from $950 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 Atlanta, Georgia, 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 Atlanta, this fee averages $2,695. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Atlanta funeral costs compare to Georgia averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Atlanta, Georgia is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 15+ homes in Atlanta 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 Georgia funeral homes · API access for researchers

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