Funeral Costs in New Orleans, LA (2026)

Based on data from 15 funeral homes in New Orleans, Louisiana. Average direct cremation: $1,968.

How much does a funeral cost in New Orleans?

Direct Cremation $1,968 from $1,195

Basic Services Fee $2,004

Funeral Home Prices in New Orleans, Louisiana

Itemized pricing from 15 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
A Boyd Family Funeral Home 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy	$1,695	—	$1,695	504-282-0600
Boyd-Brooks Funeral Service LLC 3245 Gentilly Blvd	$1,695	—	$1,695	504-282-1202
Charbonnet Funeral Home 1615 St Philip St	$1,845	—	$1,595	—
Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home 1615 Saint Philip St	$1,845	—	$1,595	504-581-4411
Gertrude-Geddes-Willis Funeral Home 2120-28 Jackson Ave	$2,200	—	$1,495	504-522-2525
Henderson, Murray, Undertaking Co Inc 1209 Teche St	$2,302	—	$1,200	504-366-4597
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd	$2,820	—	$4,670	504-486-6331
Majestic Mortuary Service Inc 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd	$1,850	—	$1,295	504-523-5872
New Orleans Funeral and Cremation Service 9200 I-10 Service Rd	$1,195	—	$2,495	(504) 218-5554
Professional Funeral Services Inc 1620 Elysian Fields Ave	$1,550	—	$1,200	504-948-7447
Rhodes Funeral Home 1728 N. Claiborne Ave.	$1,695	—	$1,950	504-943-3422
Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Ave	$1,695	—	$1,950	504-822-7162
Rhodes Funeral Home 7411 Chef Menteur Hwy	$1,695	—	$1,950	504-241-5556
Schoen Funeral Home 3827 Canal St	$2,845	—	$3,895	504-482-2111
Wilson, Estelle J, Funeral Home Inc 2715 Danneel St	$2,600	—	$1,375	504-895-4903

Understanding Funeral Costs in New Orleans

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 $2,004 in New Orleans

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 $1,968 in New Orleans

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 New Orleans, 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans

What is the average funeral cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Funeral costs in New Orleans, Louisiana vary by funeral home and service type. We have 15 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in New Orleans?

Direct cremation in New Orleans averages $1,968, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 New Orleans, this fee averages $2,004. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do New Orleans funeral costs compare to Louisiana averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for New Orleans, Louisiana is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 15+ homes in New Orleans 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 Louisiana funeral homes · API access for researchers

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