Funeral Costs in Durham, NC (2026)

Based on data from 12 funeral homes in Durham, North Carolina. Average direct cremation: $2,003.

How much does a funeral cost in Durham?

Direct Cremation $2,003 from $850

Basic Services Fee $1,980

Funeral Home Prices in Durham, North Carolina

Itemized pricing from 12 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
American Cremation Services, Inc. 1204 Person St.	$1,100	—	$800	919-596-6300
Burthey Funeral Service 1510 Fayetteville Street	$875	—	$995	919-682-0327
Clements Funeral Service 1105 Broad Street	$2,695	—	$3,395	919-286-1224
Ellis D. Jones and Sons Funeral Directors 419 Dowd Street	$1,495	—	$1,750	—
Ellis Jones & Sons Funeral Directors 419 Dowd St	$1,495	—	$1,750	919-688-1323
Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory 1113 W Main St	$3,895	—	$2,370	919-688-6387
Hanes Funeral Service 460 S Driver St	$1,200	—	$1,300	919-598-9968
Holloway Memorial Funeral Home Inc 2502 Hwy 55	$850	—	$1,650	919-598-8496
Howerton-Bryan Funeral Home 1005 West Main Street	$3,525	—	$2,600	919-682-5464
Hudson Funeral Home 211 South Miami Boulevard	$2,930	—	$3,350	919-596-8269
Lori's Durham Remembrance Chapel 1524 S. Miami Blvd	$1,775	—	$2,100	919-628-8414
Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home 923 Old Fayetteville Street	$2,195	—	$1,695	919-682-1171

Understanding Funeral Costs in Durham

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 $1,980 in Durham

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 $2,003 in Durham

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 Durham, prices start as low as $850.

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 North Carolina 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 Durham

What is the average funeral cost in Durham, North Carolina?

Funeral costs in Durham, North Carolina vary by funeral home and service type. We have 12 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Durham?

Direct cremation in Durham averages $2,003, with prices ranging from $850 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 Durham, North Carolina, 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 Durham, this fee averages $1,980. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Durham funeral costs compare to North Carolina averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Durham, North Carolina is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 12+ homes in Durham 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 North Carolina funeral homes · API access for researchers

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