Funeral Costs in Columbus, OH (2026)

Based on data from 14 funeral homes in Columbus, Ohio. Average direct cremation: $1,577.

How much does a funeral cost in Columbus?

Direct Cremation $1,577 from $810

Basic Services Fee $1,416

Funeral Home Prices in Columbus, Ohio

Itemized pricing from 14 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

More Funeral Homes in Columbus

Cook & Son - Pallay Funeral Home

1631 Parsons Avenue

+1 614 444 7861

Culiman Funeral Services

3700 Refugee Road

Edwards Funeral Service

1166 Parsons Avenue

+1-614-444-2300

[email protected]

Hartman Son's Funeral Home

10879 State Route 12

Heitmeyer Funeral Home LLC

211 Vetrans Drive

Maeder-Quint & Tiberi Funeral Home

1068 South High Street

+1-614-444-1185

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 $1,416 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 $1,577 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 $810.

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 20 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Columbus?

Direct cremation in Columbus averages $1,577, with prices ranging from $810 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 $1,416. 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 14+ 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.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all Ohio funeral homes · API access for researchers

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