Funeral Costs in Greensboro, NC (2026)

Based on data from 14 funeral homes in Greensboro, North Carolina. Average direct cremation: $2,240.

How much does a funeral cost in Greensboro?

Direct Cremation $2,240 from $790

Basic Services Fee $2,188

Funeral Home Prices in Greensboro, North Carolina

Itemized pricing from 14 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Allen & Associates Mortuary 508 Summit Ave	$1,100	—	$1,350	336-378-1440
Community Funeral Service 2003 East Market Street	$790	—	$1,100	336-275-8571
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service 1118 N Elm St	$2,915	—	$1,990	336-275-8408
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service - Guilford Chapel 5926 West Friendly Avenue	$2,915	—	$1,990	336-299-9171
George Brothers Funeral Service 803 Greenhaven Dr	$1,720	—	$1,845	336-547-8000
Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home 1900 Vanstory Street	$3,240	—	$3,290	—
Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home 515 N Elm St	$3,240	—	$3,290	336-272-5157
Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel 6000 High Point Rd	$3,240	—	$3,290	336-854-9100
Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Street Chapel 1900 Vanstory St	$3,240	—	$3,290	336-292-1081
Hargett Funeral Home 905 East Market Street	$2,375	—	$1,800	336-273-8293
Lambeth Troxler Funeral & Cremation Service 300 West Wendover	$2,095	—	$2,050	336-273-3401
Perry J Brown Funeral Home, LLC 909 East Market Street	$1,700	—	$1,895	336-272-6109
Smith-Hinnant Funeral Service 512 Martin Luther King Junior Drive	$2,000	—	$1,500	336-272-8168
Woodard Funeral Home 3200 N O'Henry Blvd	$795	—	$1,950	336-621-3461

Understanding Funeral Costs in Greensboro

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 $2,188 in Greensboro

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 $2,240 in Greensboro

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 Greensboro, prices start as low as $790.

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 Greensboro

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

Funeral costs in Greensboro, North Carolina vary by funeral home and service type. We have 14 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Greensboro?

Direct cremation in Greensboro averages $2,240, with prices ranging from $790 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 Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, this fee averages $2,188. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Greensboro 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 Greensboro before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Greensboro, North Carolina is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 14+ homes in Greensboro 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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