Funeral Costs in Dallas, TX (2026)
Based on data from 17 funeral homes in Dallas, Texas. Average direct cremation: $1,912. Average traditional burial: $10,884.
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Funeral Home Prices in Dallas, Texas
Itemized pricing from 17 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Cremation & Funeral Services 5012 Memorial Dr | $839 | $10,522 | $2,555 | (214) 964-2544 |
| Anderson Funeral Chapel 2637 Garden Way | $2,391 | $10,389 | $2,335 | (214) 414-4933 |
| Aria Cremation Services 10116 E. Northwest Highway | $2,520 | — | $1,195 | 214-340-8008 |
| Black & Clark Funeral Home 2517 E. Illinois Ave | $3,185 | — | $2,010 | 214-376-8297 |
| Calvario Funeral Home 300 W. Davis | $1,475 | — | $1,295 | 214-946-8165 |
| Calvary Hill Funeral Home 3235 Lombardy Lane | $2,795 | — | $3,995 | 214-357-5754 |
| Calvary Memorial Funeral Home 8142 Lake June Rd | $1,490 | — | $1,295 | 214-398-7777 |
| Carrillo Funeral Home 2615 S. Buckner Blvd | $1,500 | — | $1,480 | 214-388-3300 |
| Douglas Cremation & Funeral Services 6345 Heritage Ln | $2,196 | $11,835 | $3,015 | (214) 887-2703 |
| Eternal Rest Funeral Home 2830 S. Ervay | $995 | — | $1,600 | 214-421-9906 |
| Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home 6449 Houston School Rd. | $2,885 | — | $1,415 | 214-376-1500 |
| Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 S R L Thornton Fwy | $795 | — | $1,995 | 214-941-7332 |
| Gonzalez Funeral Home and Crematory 3050 N Stemmons Fwy | $1,795 | — | $2,195 | 214-630-5341 |
| Grove Hill Funeral Home 3920 Samuell Blvd | $3,095 | — | $4,595 | 214-388-8887 |
| Haven Funeral Services 7586 Lake Dr | $2,364 | $10,788 | $2,387 | (214) 991-3420 |
| Hughes Family Tribute Center 9700 Webb Chapel Road | $1,195 | — | $1,950 | 214-350-9951 |
| Hughes Funeral Homes - Ed C. Smith Chapel 4419 Samuell Blvd. | $995 | — | $2,195 | 214-824-4523 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in Dallas
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 $2,206 in Dallas
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 $1,912 in Dallas
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 Dallas, prices start as low as $795.
Traditional Burial — avg $10,884 in Dallas
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.
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About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Dallas, Texas is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 17+ homes in Dallas 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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