Funeral Costs in Altoona, PA (2026)

Based on data from 10 funeral homes in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Average direct cremation: $1,780.

How much does a funeral cost in Altoona?

Direct Cremation $1,780 from $1,200

Basic Services Fee $1,635

Pennsylvania State Average $8,138

Funeral Home Prices in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Itemized pricing from 10 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Anthony P. Scaglione Funeral Home 1908 Seventh Avenue	$1,200	—	$1,400	814-943-3923
E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home 2309 Broad Ave	$1,695	—	$1,695	814-944-9755
Gilden Barton Funeral Home 1401 9th Avenue	$1,490	—	$1,400	814-944-4016
Good Funeral Home 108 Alto Reste Park	$1,450	—	$1,775	814-942-3545
Good's Funeral Parlor 328 Fifth Avenue	$1,295	—	$1,000	814-943-2521
Jones Funeral Home 1222 Thirteenth Avenue	$1,995	—	$1,650	814-942-2661
Mauk & Yates Funeral Home 719 North 4th Avenue	$2,460	—	$1,595	814-942-4555
Myers-Somers Funeral Home 501 Sixth Avenue	$2,425	—	$2,440	814-942-7747
Stanley Krish Funeral Home 1204 17th Street	$1,995	—	$1,695	814-942-4625
Stevens Mortuary 1421 8th Avenue	$1,795	—	$1,695	814-944-9365

More Funeral Homes in Altoona

Mauk & Yates Funeral Home

719 North 4th Avenue

+1-814-942-4555

[email protected]

Understanding Funeral Costs in Altoona

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 $1,635 in Altoona

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 $1,780 in Altoona

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 Altoona, prices start as low as $1,200.

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 Pennsylvania 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 Altoona

What is the average funeral cost in Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Funeral costs in Altoona, Pennsylvania vary by funeral home and service type. We have 11 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Altoona?

Direct cremation in Altoona averages $1,780, with prices ranging from $1,200 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 Altoona, Pennsylvania, 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 Altoona, this fee averages $1,635. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Altoona funeral costs compare to Pennsylvania averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Altoona, Pennsylvania is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 10+ homes in Altoona 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 Pennsylvania funeral homes · API access for researchers

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