How much does a funeral cost in Columbus?
Direct Cremation $1,674 from $675
Basic Services Fee $1,400
Funeral Home Prices in Columbus, Ohio
Itemized pricing from 35 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| C. D. White & Son Funeral Home 1217 Mount Vernon Ave | $1,250 | — | $1,350 | 614-258-1514 |
| Cook & Son Pallay Funeral Home & Crematory 1631 Parsons Avenue | $990 | — | $975 | 614-444-7861 |
| Deyo-Davis Funeral Home 1578 W. 1st Avenue | $1,695 | — | $1,295 | 614-486-2445 |
| Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Home 720 E. Long Street | $1,795 | — | $1,500 | 614-258-9549 |
| Edwards Funeral Service 1166 Parsons Ave | $995 | — | $895 | 614-444-3200 |
| Egan-Ryan Funeral Service 4661 Kenny Rd | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-451-5900 |
| Egan-Ryan Funeral Service 403 E. Broad | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-221-6665 |
| Epstein Memorial Chapel 3232 East Main Street | $1,995 | — | $1,995 | 614-436-9220 |
| Evans Funeral Home 4171 E Livingston Ave | $1,095 | — | $1,265 | 614-237-2553 |
| Graumlich Funeral Home 1351 S. High Street | $1,645 | — | $1,230 | 614-444-7854 |
| Jerry Spears Funeral Home and Cremation 2693 W Broad St | $1,175 | — | $1,300 | 614-274-5092 |
| John Quint Treboni Funeral Home 1177 W. 5th Avenue | $810 | — | $1,885 | 614-294-4416 |
| Long Funeral Services 5528 Cleveland Avenue | $1,445 | — | $1,595 | 614-891-1199 |
| Maeder-Quint Tiberi Funeral Service 1068 S. High Street | $1,595 | — | $1,350 | 614-444-1185 |
| Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory Northeast Chapel 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road | $1,545 | — | $970 | 614-818-1188 |
| O. R. Woodyard Funeral Home & Crematory Midtown Chapel 255 E. State Street | $695 | — | $1,150 | 614-221-7746 |
| O. R. Woodyard Funeral Home & Crematory Northwest Chapel 2990 Bethel Road | $695 | — | $1,150 | 614-766-5009 |
| O. R. Woodyard Funeral Home & Crematory South Chapel 1346 S. High Street | $695 | — | $1,150 | 614-221-7746 |
| Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society 5464 N High St | $1,195 | — | $1,300 | 614-840-0900 |
| Porter-Qualls & Gary Funeral Home Inc 2500 Cleveland Ave | $895 | — | $1,595 | 614-267-8310 |
| Rodman Snyder Memorial Center 5464 N. High Street | $1,195 | — | $1,300 | 614-840-0911 |
| Rutherford Funeral Home-University 2383 N High St | $1,995 | — | $1,695 | 614-299-1153 |
| Rutherford Shroyer Funeral Home 1278 West Broad Street | $1,995 | — | $1,695 | 614-274-1161 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - East Chapel 5360 E. Livingston Avenue | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-861-6268 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - Hilltop Chapel 3030 W. Broad Street | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-279-8675 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - Linden Memorial Chapel 2741 Cleveland Ave | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-267-8363 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - Midtown Chapel 229 E State St | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-224-6105 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - North Chapel 5554 Karl Road | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-436-9220 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - Northeast Chapel 1051 Johnstown Road | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-939-4558 |
| Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation - Northwest Chapel 1740 Zollinger Road | $2,795 | — | $1,595 | 614-457-5481 |
| Shaw-Davis Funeral Home 34 W 2nd Ave | $675 | — | $700 | 614-299-4155 |
| Shaw-Davis Funeral Home 4341 N. High Street | $675 | — | $700 | 614-262-2600 |
| Skunza Funeral Service 5528 Cleveland Avenue | $1,445 | — | $1,595 | 614-895-3200 |
| Southwick-Good & Fortkamp Funl Chpl Inc 3100 N High St | $1,550 | — | $1,550 | 614-267-0362 |
| Weir-Arend Funeral Home Inc 4221 N High St | $1,695 | — | $1,450 | 614-268-3593 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in Columbus
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 $1,400 in Columbus
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 $1,674 in Columbus
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 Columbus, prices start as low as $675.
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 Ohio 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 Columbus
What is the average funeral cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Funeral costs in Columbus, Ohio vary by funeral home and service type. We have 44 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.
How much does direct cremation cost in Columbus?
Direct cremation in Columbus averages $1,674, with prices ranging from $675 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 Columbus, Ohio, 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 Columbus, this fee averages $1,400. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.
How do Columbus funeral costs compare to Ohio averages?
Ohio's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Columbus before making a decision.
About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Columbus, Ohio is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
funeral home directory, which covers 35+ homes in Columbus 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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