Funeral Costs in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

Based on data from 14 funeral homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Average direct cremation: $1,755.

How much does a funeral cost in Albuquerque?

Direct Cremation $1,755 from $745

Basic Services Fee $1,660

Funeral Home Prices in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Itemized pricing from 14 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Daniels Family Funeral Services 717 Stover Ave SW	$1,995	—	$1,795	505-243-5222
Daniels Family Funeral Services 9420 4th St NW	$1,995	—	$1,795	505-898-3160
Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE	$1,995	—	$1,795	505-821-0010
Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE	$1,995	—	$1,795	505-884-1188
Daniels Family Funeral Services Strong - Thorne Chapel 1100 Coal S.E	$1,995	—	$1,795	505-842-8800
Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St NW	$745	—	$995	505-343-8008
French Mortuary Inc 1111 University Blvd NE	$2,140	—	$1,795	505-843-6333
French Mortuary Inc 10500 Lomas Blvd NE	$2,140	—	$1,795	505-275-3500
French Mortuary Inc 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE	$2,140	—	$1,795	505-823-9400
French Mortuary Inc 9300 Golf Course Rd NW	$2,140	—	$1,795	505-897-0300
Gabaldon Mortuary Inc 1000 Old Coors Dr SW	$995	—	$1,595	505-243-7861
Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington NE	$1,899	—	$1,695	505-884-5777
Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. N.E.	$745	—	$1,395	505-764-9663
Salazar Mortuary 400 3rd S.W	$1,655	—	$1,400	505-242-1133

More Funeral Homes in Albuquerque

French

10500 Lomas Boulevard Northeast

+1 505 2753500

Garcia Mortuary

717 Stover Avenue Southwest

Understanding Funeral Costs in Albuquerque

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 $1,660 in Albuquerque

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 $1,755 in Albuquerque

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 Albuquerque, prices start as low as $745.

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 New Mexico 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 Albuquerque

What is the average funeral cost in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Funeral costs in Albuquerque, New Mexico vary by funeral home and service type. We have 16 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Albuquerque?

Direct cremation in Albuquerque averages $1,755, with prices ranging from $745 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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 Albuquerque, this fee averages $1,660. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Albuquerque funeral costs compare to New Mexico averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Albuquerque, New Mexico is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 14+ homes in Albuquerque 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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