How much does a funeral cost in Detroit?
Direct Cremation $1,175 from $650
Basic Services Fee $1,576
Funeral Home Prices in Detroit, Michigan
Itemized pricing from 36 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| Andrews Funeral Home Inc 12809 Rosa Parks Blvd | $1,295 | — | $1,100 | 313-868-4065 |
| Barksdale Funeral Home-Northeast Chapel 1120 E. State Fair | $1,200 | — | $1,200 | 313-368-7773 |
| Barksdale Funeral Home-Northwest Chapel 7321 Puritan | $1,200 | — | $1,200 | 313-861-3400 |
| Cantrell Funeral Home Inc 10400 Mack Ave | $987 | — | $750 | 313-821-9040 |
| Caver Memorial Funeral Home Inc 19301 Van Dyke St | $950 | — | $1,595 | 313-892-8300 |
| Chas Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc. 7100 Michigan Ave | $1,955 | — | $1,950 | 313-841-8284 |
| Chenault Funeral Home 10300 Puritan Ave | $1,115 | — | $1,695 | 313-863-1584 |
| Cole, James H, Home For Funerals Inc 16100 Schaefer Hwy | $975 | — | $1,695 | 313-835-3997 |
| Don Graham Funeral Home 1005 Junction Ave | $650 | — | $1,680 | 313-849-0121 |
| Ellis Funeral Home 22401 Grand River Ave | $745 | — | $1,600 | 313-535-8800 |
| Fields Funeral Home 10050 Joy Rd. | $2,645 | — | $1,705 | 313-931-3299 |
| Harris, R G & G R, Funeral Homes & Crematory Services - Detroit 15251 Harper Ave | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 313-521-3131 |
| House Of Johnson Funeral Home, The 12540 Hayes St | $995 | — | $1,895 | 313-839-6990 |
| James H. Cole Funeral Home for Funerals 13631 Puritan Street | $975 | — | $2,100 | 313-835-3997 |
| James H. Cole Funeral Home for Funerals 2624 W.Grand Blvd | $975 | — | $2,100 | 313-873-0771 |
| James H. Cole Home For Funerals 2624 West Grand Boulevard | $975 | — | $1,695 | — |
| Jarzembowski Funeral Home 18957 W. Warren Avenue | $1,375 | — | $4,190 | 313-271-0800 |
| Joseph L. Hutchison Funeral Home 6051 E. 7 Mile Road | $1,200 | — | $2,485 | 313-893-1880 |
| Numan & ElAmin Funeral Home 17700 West Warren Avenue | $1,135 | — | $1,160 | 313-982-1000 |
| O. H. Pye, III Funeral Home 17600 Plymouth Road | $950 | — | $1,600 | — |
| Peace Funeral Home East Chapel 12530 East 7 Mile Rd | $995 | — | $1,595 | 313-371-0120 |
| Peace Funeral Home West Chapel 19530 West 7 Mile Rd | $995 | — | $1,595 | 313-535-6477 |
| Perry Funeral Home 5045 Trumbull St | $925 | — | $1,705 | 313-831-8533 |
| Pye, O H III, Funeral Home 17600 Plymouth Rd | $950 | — | $1,600 | 313-838-9770 |
| Salowich & Stevens Funeral Home 3833 Livernois Ave | $650 | — | $925 | 313-894-1334 |
| Stinson Funeral Home Inc 1939 S Fort St | $1,365 | — | $1,020 | 313-386-8200 |
| Stinson Funeral Home Inc 16540 Meyers Rd | $1,365 | — | $1,295 | 313-863-7300 |
| Swanson Funeral Home Inc Boulevard Chapel 806 E Grand Blvd | $1,295 | — | $1,200 | 313-923-1122 |
| Swanson Funeral Home Inc Northwest Chapel 14751 W McNichols Rd | $1,295 | — | $980 | 313-272-9000 |
| Thompson Funeral HomeMidtown Chapel 7643 Dexter Blvd | $895 | — | $1,600 | 313-897-0900 |
| Thompson Funeral HomeNorthwest Chapel 15433 Greenfield Road | $895 | — | $1,600 | 313-272-4300 |
| Trinity Chapel Funeral Home Inc 20226 W McNichols Rd | $750 | — | $1,370 | 313-532-8182 |
| Val S. Bauza Funeral Home 1930 25th Street | $1,895 | — | $1,950 | 313-554-1275 |
| Wilson-Akins Funeral Home 17500 Fenkell Street | $985 | — | $1,100 | — |
| Wilson-Akins Funeral HomeEastside Chapel 527 Owen Avenue | $985 | — | $1,100 | 313-875-1589 |
| Wilson-Akins Funeral HomeNorthwest Chapel 17500 Fenkell Avenue | $985 | — | $1,100 | 313-837-4440 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in Detroit
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 $1,576 in Detroit
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 $1,175 in Detroit
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 Detroit, prices start as low as $650.
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 Michigan 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 Detroit
What is the average funeral cost in Detroit, Michigan?
Funeral costs in Detroit, Michigan vary by funeral home and service type. We have 54 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.
How much does direct cremation cost in Detroit?
Direct cremation in Detroit averages $1,175, with prices ranging from $650 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 Detroit, Michigan, 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 Detroit, this fee averages $1,576. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.
How do Detroit funeral costs compare to Michigan averages?
Michigan's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Detroit before making a decision.
About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Detroit, Michigan is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
funeral home directory, which covers 36+ homes in Detroit 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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