Funeral Costs in Dayton, OH (2026)

Based on data from 15 funeral homes in Dayton, Ohio. Average direct cremation: $1,540.

How much does a funeral cost in Dayton?

Direct Cremation $1,540 from $895

Basic Services Fee $1,604

Funeral Home Prices in Dayton, Ohio

Itemized pricing from 15 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory 5555 Philadelphia Drive	$1,195	—	$1,815	937-274-1151
Bowman Funeral Chapel 2060 Germantown St	$895	—	$2,200	937-268-6869
Harris Funeral Home 49 Linden Ave	—	—	$1,380	937-253-3129
House Of Wheat Funeral Home Inc Funeral Home Inc at 2107 N Gettysburg Ave	$1,085	—	$1,350	937-274-1693
Loritts-Neilson Funeral Home Inc 3924 W 3rd St	$2,395	—	$1,495	937-262-0065
Marker & Heller Funeral Home 1706 N. Main St.	$1,100	—	$1,595	937-275-7434
Martin, George C, Funeral Home 5040 Frederick Rd	$1,995	—	$1,170	937-277-9290
Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory North Dayton Chapel 4104 Needmore Road	$1,545	—	$970	937-235-1000
Roberts, H H, Funeral Home 38 S Gettysburg Ave	$1,450	—	$1,400	937-268-6886
Schlientz & Moore Funeral Homes Inc 1632 Wayne Ave	$2,052	—	$2,509	937-253-1441
Thomas Funeral Home 4520 Salem Ave	$1,053	—	$900	937-274-8777
Tobias Funeral Home 648 Watervliet Ave	$1,535	—	$1,770	937-252-3122
Tobias Funeral Home 3970 Dayton-Xenia	$1,535	—	$1,770	937-427-1361
Tobias Funeral Home 5471 Far Hills Ave	$1,535	—	$1,770	937-435-2273
Westbrock Funeral Home Inc 1712 Wayne Ave	$2,190	—	$1,960	937-253-6161

More Funeral Homes in Dayton

Glickler Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1849 Salem Avenue

49 Linden Avenue

49 Linden Ave

Schlientz and Moore Funeral Home

1632 Wayne Avenue

[email protected]

W.E. Lusain Funeral Home & Crematory

2060 Germantown Street

+1-937-268-6869

Westbrock Funeral Home

1712 Wayne Avenue

Understanding Funeral Costs in Dayton

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 $1,604 in Dayton

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 $1,540 in Dayton

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 Dayton, prices start as low as $895.

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 Dayton

What is the average funeral cost in Dayton, Ohio?

Funeral costs in Dayton, 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 Dayton?

Direct cremation in Dayton averages $1,540, with prices ranging from $895 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 Dayton, 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 Dayton, this fee averages $1,604. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Dayton funeral costs compare to Ohio averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Dayton, Ohio is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 15+ homes in Dayton 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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