Funeral Costs in Illinois (2026)

Average funeral prices across Illinois, based on data from 100 funeral homes. Traditional burial averages $7,892 statewide.

How much does a funeral cost in Illinois?

Traditional Burial $7,892 Illinois average
Funeral Homes Listed 100 across Illinois
With Pricing Data 69 itemized costs available

Funeral Costs by City in Illinois

Select a city to see itemized pricing and compare funeral homes.

City Funeral Homes With Pricing Avg Direct Cremation View Prices
Chicago 25 24 $2,083 Compare prices →
Rockford 6 5 $1,526 Compare prices →
Springfield 5 3 $3,997 Compare prices →
Naperville 4 3 $2,515 Compare prices →
Belvidere 3 2 $2,648 Compare prices →
Joliet 2 2 $2,370 Compare prices →
Marion 2 1 $2,505 Compare prices →
Auburn 2 2 $2,795 Compare prices →
Niles 2 2 $2,990 Compare prices →
Pekin 1 1 $750 Compare prices →
Downers Grove 1 1 $2,770 Compare prices →
Glenview 1 1 $2,275 Compare prices →
Berwyn 1 1 $2,795 Compare prices →
Lake Zurich 1 Compare prices →
Elmhurst 1 1 $2,280 Compare prices →
Metropolis 1 1 $2,510 Compare prices →
Collinsville 1 1 $2,855 Compare prices →
Clayton 1 Compare prices →
Whiting 1 Compare prices →
Spring Valley 1 1 $1,275 Compare prices →
St. Charles 1 Compare prices →
Effingham 1 Compare prices →
Beecher 1 Compare prices →
Pacific 1 Compare prices →
Morrison 1 1 $2,395 Compare prices →
North Chicago 1 1 $1,895 Compare prices →
Tinley Park 1 1 $2,995 Compare prices →
Columbia 1 1 $1,410 Compare prices →
Brookport 1 1 $2,510 Compare prices →
Chesterfield 1 Compare prices →

Frequently Asked Questions — Illinois Funeral Costs

What is the average cost of a funeral in Illinois?

The average cost of a traditional funeral in Illinois is $7,892, which includes the funeral home's basic services fee, embalming, viewing, funeral ceremony, and burial. Direct cremation is significantly less expensive. Costs vary by city and funeral home.

What is the cheapest funeral option in Illinois?

Direct cremation is consistently the least expensive funeral option in Illinois. It involves cremation shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a formal funeral service. The ashes are returned to the family. Many families then hold a separate memorial service at a time and place of their choosing.

Are funeral prices regulated in Illinois?

The FTC Funeral Rule requires all funeral homes in the United States — including Illinois — to provide itemized price lists upon request. This means you can call any funeral home and ask for their General Price List (GPL) before committing to any services. Always get prices in writing and compare multiple funeral homes.

About This Data

Funeral cost data for Illinois comes from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 100 funeral homes. Prices are sourced from individual funeral home websites and updated regularly. Contact funeral homes directly for current pricing.

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