Funeral Costs in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

Based on data from 16 funeral homes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Average direct cremation: $1,687.

How much does a funeral cost in Pittsburgh?

Direct Cremation $1,687 from $695

Basic Services Fee $2,200

Pennsylvania State Average $8,138

Funeral Home Prices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Itemized pricing from 16 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Anthony G Staab Funeral Home 900 Chartiers Ave	$1,995	—	$2,245	412-921-1705
Ball Funeral Chapel Inc 600 Dunster St	$695	—	$750	412-343-1506
BeinhauerDormant Funeral Home 2630 West Liberty Avenue	$2,350	—	$2,350	412-531-4000
Boron Funeral Home Inc 1719 Brownsville Rd	$1,395	—	$1,195	412-882-1506
Brady Memorial Home 1151 S Side Ave	$1,390	—	$2,155	412-321-1500
Brusco Napier Funeral Home LTD 2201 Bensonia Ave	$1,995	—	$2,995	412-561-6474
Calvin Sheffield Funeral Home 1125 Allegheny Ave # 1	$995	—	$1,825	412-322-2530
Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home Inc 2935 Brownsville Rd	$1,955	—	$1,750	412-881-2300
Coston Funeral Home 3313 Brighton Road	$1,650	—	$2,500	412-761-3021
Daniel T D'Alessandro Funeral 4522 Butler St	$790	—	$1,975	412-682-6500
Devlin Funeral Home/Pittsburgh 806 Perry Hwy	$2,595	—	$3,775	412-364-0510
Edward P Kanai Funeral Home 500 Greenfield Ave	$1,695	—	$2,495	412-521-1943
Elmer L Herman Funeral Home 5204 2nd Ave	$750	—	$1,495	412-521-2768
Frank F DeBor Funeral Home 1065 Brookline Blvd	$2,150	—	$2,810	412-561-0380
Freyvogel Slater Funeral 112 Fort Couch Rd	$2,845	—	$2,695	412-835-1860
Griffith Funeral Home 5636 Brownsville Road	$1,740	—	$2,195	412-655-4600

More Funeral Homes in Pittsburgh

Beinhauer

2630 West Liberty Avenue

D'Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd.

4522 Butler Street

+1-412-682-6500

Griffith Funeral Home

5636 Brownsville Road

123 North Avenue

Understanding Funeral Costs in Pittsburgh

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 $2,200 in Pittsburgh

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 $1,687 in Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh, prices start as low as $695.

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 Pittsburgh

What is the average funeral cost in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Funeral costs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh?

Direct cremation in Pittsburgh averages $1,687, with prices ranging from $695 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, this fee averages $2,200. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Pittsburgh funeral costs compare to Pennsylvania averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 16+ homes in Pittsburgh 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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