Funeral Costs in Reading, PA (2026)

Based on data from 13 funeral homes in Reading, Pennsylvania. Average direct cremation: $3,151.

How much does a funeral cost in Reading?

Direct Cremation $3,151 from $970

Basic Services Fee $2,840

Pennsylvania State Average $8,138

Funeral Home Prices in Reading, Pennsylvania

Itemized pricing from 13 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Auman's Inc. Funeral Home 390 W. Neversink Road	$3,395	—	$3,490	610-370-0200
Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory 1605 Rockland Street	$4,820	—	$3,265	610-376-0985
Cramp-Hummel Funeral Home 934 Centre Avenue	$3,300	—	$2,395	610-375-4337
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home 739 Penn Avenue	$3,995	—	$3,995	610-374-5440
Francis F. Seidel Funeral Directors 247 Penn St	$3,395	—	$3,490	610-376-7486
Henninger Funeral Home & Crematory 229 North 5th Street	$2,995	—	$2,995	610-373-4500
John P. Feeney Funeral Home 625 North 4th Street	$2,295	—	$2,395	610-372-4160
Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home 239 South Ninth Street	$3,385	—	$2,700	610-372-1730
Lutz Funeral Home 2100 Perkiomen Avenue	$3,750	—	$3,200	610-376-7121
Sanders Funeral Home 1501 North 11th Street	$3,685	—	$2,995	610-372-1624
T.J. Baker Funeral Home 222 North Front Street	$970	—	$1,990	610-372-5954
Theo C. Auman Inc. Funeral Home 247 Penn St	$3,395	—	$3,490	610-374-4505
Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home 444 North Ninth Street	$1,585	—	$520	610-374-0962

Understanding Funeral Costs in Reading

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 $2,840 in Reading

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 $3,151 in Reading

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 Reading, prices start as low as $970.

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 Reading

What is the average funeral cost in Reading, Pennsylvania?

Funeral costs in Reading, Pennsylvania vary by funeral home and service type. We have 15 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Reading?

Direct cremation in Reading averages $3,151, with prices ranging from $970 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 Reading, 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 Reading, this fee averages $2,840. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Reading funeral costs compare to Pennsylvania averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Reading, Pennsylvania is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 13+ homes in Reading 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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