Funeral Costs in Houston, TX (2026)

Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Houston, Texas. Average direct cremation: $1,676.

How much does a funeral cost in Houston?

Direct Cremation $1,676 from $695

Basic Services Fee $2,132

Texas State Average $9,270

Funeral Home Prices in Houston, Texas

Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Affinity Memorial Center 9504 Airline Drive	$894	—	$990	281-591-6055
American Heritage Funeral Home 10710 Veterans Memorial Dr	$2,740	—	$2,430	281-445-0050
Arlington National Funeral Home 5601 Arlington	$1,450	—	$1,895	713-692-5555
Barkley Memorial Funeral Home 1402 Cleburne St	$995	—	$1,995	713-526-0091
Bellaire Southwest Funeral 7010 Chetwood Dr	$2,600	—	$1,345	713-662-2030
Bill Clair Family Mortuary 2603 Southmore Blvd	$695	—	$1,345	713-524-0777
C. A. Dixon III & Sons Funeral Home 205 Fidelity Street	$1,295	—	$1,700	713-223-4966
Carl Barnes Funeral Home 746 West 22nd Street	$1,575	—	$2,100	713-869-4529
Carnes Funeral Home 1102 Indiana Street	$875	—	$2,000	713-943-2500
Carter Funeral Home Inc 13701 Corpus Christi St	$1,675	—	$1,495	713-455-5100
Claire Brothers Funeral Home 7901 Hillcroft Ave.	$1,295	—	$2,495	713-271-7250
Compean Funeral Home 2102 Broadway Blvd	$1,345	—	$2,595	713-924-6900
Cremate Texas 1417 Indiana Street	$875	—	$2,000	832-386-0400
Crespo Funeral Home 4136 Broadway	$1,645	—	$1,835	713-644-3831
Cristo Rey Funeral Home 235 N. Sampson Street	$1,540	—	$910	713-237-1777
Del Pueblo Funeral Home 8222 Antoine Dr.	$1,200	—	$1,295	281-447-1382
Dettling Funeral Directors 14094 Memorial Drive	$2,270	—	$3,930	281-497-2121
Distinctive Life Cremations and Funerals 11660 Westheimer Ste. 119	$1,495	—	$2,695	713-933-0356
Duncan Funeral Home 5806 Settegast Rd	$1,575	—	$1,500	713-672-8782
Earthman Funeral Directors - Houston 2420 Fannin St	$5,495	—	$6,095	713-465-8900

Understanding Funeral Costs in Houston

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 $2,132 in Houston

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 $1,676 in Houston

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 Houston, 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 Texas 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 Houston

What is the average funeral cost in Houston, Texas?

Funeral costs in Houston, Texas 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 Houston?

Direct cremation in Houston averages $1,676, 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 Houston, Texas, 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 Houston, this fee averages $2,132. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Houston funeral costs compare to Texas averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Houston, Texas is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Houston 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 Texas funeral homes · API access for researchers

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