Funeral Costs in Chicago, IL (2026)

Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Chicago, Illinois. Average direct cremation: $2,095.

How much does a funeral cost in Chicago?

Direct Cremation $2,095 from $1,195

Basic Services Fee $2,068

Illinois State Average $7,892

Funeral Home Prices in Chicago, Illinois

Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service 318 East 71st st	$2,395	—	$2,195	773-846-6133
A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service 5911 W Madison St	$2,395	—	$2,195	773-626-4222
Adinamis Funeral Home 5303 W North Ave	$2,275	—	$2,890	847-375-0095
Ahern Funeral Home 6938 W. North Avenue	$2,495	—	$1,495	708-383-5700
Alvarez Funeral Directors 2500 N. Cicero Avenue	$1,500	—	$2,500	773-278-8888
Angelus Funeral Home 8243 S. Ashland	$1,250	—	$1,050	773-874-4200
Asian Funeral Services, LLC 3918 W Irving Park Road	$2,595	—	$1,995	773-505-3874
Barr Funeral Home & Cremation Services 6222 N Broadway Street	$2,875	—	$2,650	773-743-4034
Belmont Funeral Home 7120 W Belmont Ave	$2,195	—	$2,325	773-286-2500
Benson Funeral Home Inc 3224 W Montrose Ave	$1,300	—	$1,590	773-478-5800
Beverly Ridge Funeral Home 10415 S. Kedzie Avenue	$1,995	—	$2,095	773-779-4411
Bradley Funeral Home 313 10th Street	$1,895	—	$2,495	847-473-3966
Brookins Funeral Home 9315 S Ashland Ave	$1,995	—	$2,145	773-233-3002
Burton Funeral Home 6217 S. Ashland Ave.	$1,195	—	$1,480	773-434-4252
Cage Memorial Chapel 7651 S Jeffrey Blvd	$2,765	—	$2,660	773-721-8900
Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 7651 South Jeffery Boulevard	$2,765	—	$2,660	+1-773-721-8900
Calahan Funeral Home 7030 S. Halsted Street	$1,803	—	$1,450	773-723-4400
Casey Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home 4540-50 W Diversey Ave	$2,450	—	$1,825	773-777-6300
Central Funeral Chapel 6158 S Central Ave	$1,850	—	$1,675	773-581-9000
Chambers & Chambers Funeral 5515 W Chicago Ave	$1,905	—	$1,995	254-442-1503

Understanding Funeral Costs in Chicago

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 $2,068 in Chicago

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 $2,095 in Chicago

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 Chicago, prices start as low as $1,195.

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 Illinois 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 Chicago

What is the average funeral cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Funeral costs in Chicago, Illinois 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 Chicago?

Direct cremation in Chicago averages $2,095, with prices ranging from $1,195 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 Chicago, Illinois, 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 Chicago, this fee averages $2,068. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Chicago funeral costs compare to Illinois averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Chicago, Illinois is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Chicago 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 Illinois funeral homes · API access for researchers

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