Funeral Costs in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Average direct cremation: $2,027.

How much does a funeral cost in Grand Rapids?

Direct Cremation $2,027 from $892

Basic Services Fee $2,019

Funeral Home Prices in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel Life Story F Home 2120 Lake Michigan Dr NW	$2,300	—	$1,900	616-453-8263
Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, Inc. 585 Stocking Ave NW	$2,445	—	$1,540	616-458-1297
Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, Inc. 937 Michigan St NE	$2,445	—	$1,540	616-458-5516
Barto & Son Funeral Home 1401 Quarry Avenue N.W.	$1,370	—	$1,260	616-454-9284
Browns Funeral Home Ltd 627 Jefferson Ave SE	$1,450	—	$1,720	616-243-1425
Gillespie-Moody Memorial Chapel Grand Rapids	$1,313	—	$2,525	616-241-5665
Memorial Alternatives 2432 Fuller Avenue Northeast	$1,195	—	$1,195	+1-616-363-3700
Memorial Alternatives 2432 Fuller Ave NE	$1,195	—	$1,195	616-363-3700
Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service 4291 Cascade Rd SE	$2,650	—	$2,195	616-940-7333
Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care 3627 Linden Avenue S.E	$892	—	$500	616-452-3006
O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home 3980 Cascade Rd SE	$1,995	—	$2,895	616-949-7350
Ofield Funeral Home 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE	$2,795	—	$2,395	616-455-9790
O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel 3980 Cascade Road Southeast	$1,995	—	$2,895	+1-616-818-0055
Reyers North Valley Chapel 2815 Fuller Avenue Northeast	$3,140	—	$3,170	+1-616-363-7755
Reyers North Valley Chapel 2815 Fuller Ave NE	$3,140	—	$3,170	616-363-7755
Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. 1095 68th St. SE	$1,395	—	$1,375	616-455-9280
Van Strein-Creston Chapel Life Story F Home 1833 Plainfield Ave NE	$2,300	—	$1,900	616-361-2613
Van't Hof Chapel Life Story Funeral Home 851 Leonard St NW	$2,300	—	$1,900	616-459-6137
Zaagman Memorial Chapel 2800 Burton Street Southeast	$2,110	—	$2,550	—
Zaagman Memorial Chapel Inc 2800 Burton St SE	$2,110	—	$2,550	616-940-3022

Understanding Funeral Costs in Grand Rapids

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 $2,019 in Grand Rapids

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 $2,027 in Grand Rapids

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 Grand Rapids, prices start as low as $892.

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 Grand Rapids

What is the average funeral cost in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Funeral costs in Grand Rapids, Michigan 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 Grand Rapids?

Direct cremation in Grand Rapids averages $2,027, with prices ranging from $892 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, this fee averages $2,019. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Grand Rapids funeral costs compare to Michigan averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Grand Rapids, Michigan is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Grand Rapids 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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