Funeral Costs in Providence, RI (2026)

Based on data from 9 funeral homes in Providence, Rhode Island. Average direct cremation: $1,922.

How much does a funeral cost in Providence?

Direct Cremation $1,922 from $1,300

Basic Services Fee $2,240

Funeral Home Prices in Providence, Rhode Island

Itemized pricing from 9 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Bell Funeral Home Inc 571 Broad St	$1,350	—	$1,895	401-331-0200
Berarducci Funeral & Cremation Service 28 Grove St	$1,750	—	$1,995	401-421-2143
Boyle, Russell J, & Son Funeral Homes 331 Smith St	$2,495	—	$2,495	401-272-3100
Bright Funeral Home 290 Public St	$1,300	—	$2,495	401-331-9411
Gallogly, James J, & Sons Funeral Home Inc 671 Broad St	$1,995	—	$2,395	401-821-8484
Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home 230 Waterman St	$2,395	—	$1,995	401-331-4592
Olson & Parent Funeral Home Inc 417 Plainfield St	$1,685	—	$1,650	401-944-6460
Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home 971 Branch Ave	$2,830	—	$3,340	401-331-7390
Romano Funeral Home 627 Union Ave	$1,500	—	$1,900	401-944-5151

More Funeral Homes in Providence

Sugarman Sinai Memorial Chapel

458 Hope Street

Understanding Funeral Costs in Providence

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 $2,240 in Providence

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 $1,922 in Providence

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 Providence, prices start as low as $1,300.

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 Rhode Island 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 Providence

What is the average funeral cost in Providence, Rhode Island?

Funeral costs in Providence, Rhode Island vary by funeral home and service type. We have 10 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Providence?

Direct cremation in Providence averages $1,922, with prices ranging from $1,300 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 Providence, Rhode Island, 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 Providence, this fee averages $2,240. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Providence funeral costs compare to Rhode Island averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Providence, Rhode Island is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 9+ homes in Providence 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 Rhode Island funeral homes · API access for researchers

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