Funeral Costs in Evansville, IN (2026)

Based on data from 13 funeral homes in Evansville, Indiana. Average direct cremation: $2,526.

How much does a funeral cost in Evansville?

Direct Cremation $2,526 from $1,995

Basic Services Fee $2,552

Funeral Home Prices in Evansville, Indiana

Itemized pricing from 13 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Alexander East Chapel 2115 Lincoln Ave	$3,340	—	$3,730	812-476-1351
Alexander North Chapel 4200 Stringtown Rd	$3,340	—	$3,730	812-428-0102
Alexander West Chapel 2100 W Illinois St	$3,340	—	$3,730	812-423-4477
Boone Funeral Home Inc 5330 Washington Ave	$2,405	—	$1,895	812-473-5300
Browning Funeral Home 738 E Diamond Ave	$2,760	—	$2,720	812-425-2896
Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel 1001 Lincoln Ave	$2,350	—	$1,800	812-421-8692
Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel 100 E Columbia St	$1,995	—	$1,995	812-424-9274
Pierre Funeral Home Inc 2601 W Franklin St	$2,595	—	$2,595	812-423-6471
Sunset Funeral Home and Memorial Park 1800 St George Road	$1,995	—	$2,590	812-477-5316
Titzer Family Funeral Home Meyer Chapel 100 E Columbia St	$1,995	—	$1,995	812-424-9288
Ziemer Funeral Home Central 626 N 1st Ave	$2,240	—	$2,130	812-425-8135
Ziemer Funeral Home East 800 S Hebron Ave	$2,240	—	$2,130	812-477-1515
Ziemer Funeral Home North 6300 N 1st Ave	$2,240	—	$2,130	812-426-1611

Understanding Funeral Costs in Evansville

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 $2,552 in Evansville

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 $2,526 in Evansville

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 Evansville, prices start as low as $1,995.

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 Indiana 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 Evansville

What is the average funeral cost in Evansville, Indiana?

Funeral costs in Evansville, Indiana vary by funeral home and service type. We have 13 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Evansville?

Direct cremation in Evansville averages $2,526, with prices ranging from $1,995 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 Evansville, Indiana, 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 Evansville, this fee averages $2,552. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Evansville funeral costs compare to Indiana averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Evansville, Indiana is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 13+ homes in Evansville 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.

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