Funeral Costs in Savannah, GA (2026)

Based on data from 7 funeral homes in Savannah, Georgia. Average direct cremation: $2,024.

How much does a funeral cost in Savannah?

Direct Cremation $2,024 from $995

Basic Services Fee $1,988

Funeral Home Prices in Savannah, Georgia

Itemized pricing from 7 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Adams Funeral Services Inc 510 Stephenson Ave	$1,095	—	$1,995	912-354-6260
Fairhaven Funeral Home-Hubert C Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr	$2,540	—	$1,995	912-927-1999
Families First Funeral Care 1328 Dean Forest Road	$995	—	$995	912-777-4473
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr	$2,390	—	$2,470	912-352-7200
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel 4605 US Highway 80 E	$2,390	—	$2,470	912-898-0900
Gamble Funeral Service 410 Stephenson Ave	$1,981	—	$2,093	912-354-1616
Jones, Sidney A, & Campbell Funeral Services 124 W Park Ave	$2,775	—	$1,895	912-234-7226

Understanding Funeral Costs in Savannah

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 $1,988 in Savannah

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 $2,024 in Savannah

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 Savannah, prices start as low as $995.

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 Savannah

What is the average funeral cost in Savannah, Georgia?

Funeral costs in Savannah, Georgia vary by funeral home and service type. We have 7 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Savannah?

Direct cremation in Savannah averages $2,024, with prices ranging from $995 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 Savannah, 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 Savannah, this fee averages $1,988. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Savannah funeral costs compare to Georgia averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Savannah, Georgia is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 7+ homes in Savannah 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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