Funeral Costs in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

Based on data from 16 funeral homes in Indianapolis, Indiana. Average direct cremation: $2,434.

How much does a funeral cost in Indianapolis?

Direct Cremation $2,434 from $925

Basic Services Fee $1,918

Funeral Home Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana

Itemized pricing from 16 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Conkle Funeral Home 4925 W 16th St	$2,725	—	$1,695	317-241-6333
Conkle Funeral Homes 4925 West 16th Street	$2,725	—	$1,695	—
Craig Funeral Home 3447 North College Avenue	$925	—	$1,300	—
Craig Funeral Home Inc 3447 N College Ave	$925	—	$1,300	317-923-1359
Crown Hill Funeral Home 700 W 38th St	$2,450	—	$1,995	317-925-3800
Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery 700 West 38th Street	$2,450	—	$1,995	—
Family Funeral Care 5791 Rockville Road	$1,095	—	$730	317-381-7100
Family Funeral Care-Rockville West 5791 Rockville Road	$1,095	—	$730	—
Feeney-Hornak Mortuary 1307 N Shadeland Ave	$2,700	—	$3,075	317-353-6101
Feeney-Hornak Mortuary, Keystone 2126 E. 71st Street	$2,700	—	$3,730	317-257-4271
Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary 1307 North Shadeland Avenue	$2,700	—	$3,075	—
Flanner & Buchanan - Broad Ripple 1305 Broad Ripple Avenue	$3,290	—	$1,995	+1-317-475-4475
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center 1305 Broad Ripple Ave	$3,290	—	$1,395	317-475-4475
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center & Cremation 635 E Market St	$3,290	—	$1,995	317-387-7000
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center & Cremation 2950 N High School Rd	$3,290	—	$1,995	317-387-7000
Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center Geist 7855 Cork Rd	$3,290	—	$1,995	317-454-7078

More Funeral Homes in Indianapolis

Albertson's Mortuary

1775 North Sherman Drive

Bell Mortuary & Crematory

2310 West Washington Street

Flanner Buchanan

7855 Cork Road

+1-317-454-7078

Flanner Buchanan-Montcalm

2020 Montcalm Street

Understanding Funeral Costs in Indianapolis

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 $1,918 in Indianapolis

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 $2,434 in Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis, prices start as low as $925.

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 Indianapolis

What is the average funeral cost in Indianapolis, Indiana?

Funeral costs in Indianapolis, Indiana 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 Indianapolis?

Direct cremation in Indianapolis averages $2,434, with prices ranging from $925 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 Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis, this fee averages $1,918. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Indianapolis funeral costs compare to Indiana averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Indianapolis, Indiana is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 16+ homes in Indianapolis 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 Indiana funeral homes · API access for researchers

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