Funeral Costs in San Antonio, TX (2026)
Based on data from 45 funeral homes
in San Antonio, Texas.
Average direct cremation: $1,952. Average traditional burial: $9,925.
How much does a funeral cost in San Antonio?
Direct Cremation $1,952 from $650
Traditional Burial $9,925
Basic Services Fee $2,009
Texas State Average $9,270
Funeral Home Prices in San Antonio, Texas
Itemized pricing from 45 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| Alamo Broooks Cremations 3706 S WW White Rd | $995 | — | $1,400 | 210-502-7333 |
| Anderson & Hughes Funeral Services 5421 Main St | $2,986 | $11,836 | $3,299 | (210) 305-6208 |
| Anderson Mortuary 9260 Heritage Ln | $2,383 | $7,756 | $3,411 | (210) 211-4162 |
| Brookehill Funeral Home 711 S.E. Military | $2,610 | — | $2,295 | 210-923-7523 |
| Carter-Taylor Williams Mortuary 601 N. Center St | $795 | — | $1,025 | 210-227-7311 |
| Castillo Mission Funeral Home 520 N General McMullen Dr | $1,900 | — | $1,750 | 210-432-8586 |
| Castle Ridge Mortuary LP 8008 W Military Dr | $3,595 | — | $2,265 | 210-645-6000 |
| Cedar Funeral Home & Crematory 6470 Maple Dr | $2,366 | $7,457 | $2,420 | (210) 750-7795 |
| Chapel Hill Memorial 7735 Gibbs Sprawl Rd | $850 | — | $1,895 | 210-599-2035 |
| D.W. Brooks Funeral Home 2950 E. Houston Street | $1,295 | — | $1,195 | 210-223-2045 |
| DelGado Funeral Home 319 W. Mitchell St | $1,295 | — | $830 | 210-533-0003 |
| Dellcrest Funeral Home 2023 S.W.W. White Road | $2,610 | — | $2,295 | 210-337-4082 |
| Eternal Young Funeral Home & Cremation Center 8256 Broadway | $2,301 | $11,690 | $2,724 | (210) 924-9606 |
| Funeral Caring USA 2621 Mossrock | $999 | — | $499 | 210-366-0745 |
| Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home Cupples Road 226 Cupples Road | $2,840 | — | $2,195 | 210-434-0596 |
| Garcia & Underwood Funeral Home & Crematory 7912 Valley Rd | $1,608 | $9,710 | $3,096 | (210) 891-8357 |
| Garden Martinez Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3330 Spring St | $2,141 | $11,663 | $1,512 | (210) 743-6294 |
| Hillcrest Funeral Home & Burial Park 1281 Bandera Rd | $1,250 | — | $1,400 | 210-431-9820 |
| LA Paz Funeral Home 403 N Center St | $825 | — | $695 | 210-222-1321 |
| Lewis Funeral Home/San Antonio 811 S Ww White Rd | $990 | — | $1,695 | 210-227-7281 |
| M.E. Rodriquez Funeral Home 511 Guadalupe Street | $2,330 | — | $1,375 | 210-226-6111 |
| Meadowlawn & American Mortuary 5611 E. Houston Street | $850 | — | $1,295 | 210-661-3991 |
| Memorial Funeral Home/San Antonio 1614 El Paso St | $1,195 | — | $995 | 210-226-4071 |
| Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Street | $3,005 | — | $2,695 | 210-349-1414 |
| Mission Park Funeral Chapels South 1700 S.E. Military Drive | $3,005 | — | $2,695 | 210-924-4242 |
| Oak Hills Mortuary & Cemetery 8332 Fredericksburg Rd | $2,610 | — | $2,295 | 210-616-0510 |
| Olinger-Saenz Mortuary Services 6614 S. Flores | $1,685 | — | $1,195 | 210-924-4137 |
| Ortiz Mortuary Inc 3114 Culebra Rd | $1,650 | — | $1,500 | 210-432-0987 |
| Palm Heights Morturary 3711 S Zarzamora Street | $2,110 | — | $1,095 | 210-924-4568 |
| Peaceful Funeral Chapel 7354 Lincoln Ave | $2,077 | $6,929 | $2,891 | (210) 834-4508 |
| Porter Loring Mortuary 1101 McCullough Ave | $2,285 | — | $2,690 | 210-227-8221 |
| Porter Loring Mortuary North 2102 N Loop 1604 East | $2,285 | — | $2,690 | 210-495-8221 |
| Puente & Sons Funeral Chapels 3520 S Flores St | $985 | — | $2,600 | 210-533-5300 |
| Richardson Funeral Home & Crematory 6688 Church St | $1,707 | $10,567 | $2,180 | (210) 979-9300 |
| River City Funeral Home 14315 Judson Rd | $995 | — | $1,900 | 210-653-6536 |
| Rose Funeral Home 5401 Broadway | $2,653 | $11,716 | $2,310 | (210) 996-7688 |
| Roy Akers Funeral Chapel 515 N Main Ave | $2,795 | — | $2,555 | 210-226-7201 |
| San Antonio Mortuary Inc 703 Palo Alto Rd | $695 | — | $400 | 210-924-8888 |
| Simplicity Funeral Chapels 211 Brooklyn Ave | $825 | — | $695 | 210-476-0115 |
| Sunset Memorial Park/San Antonio 1701 Austin Hwy | $3,340 | — | $3,295 | 210-828-2811 |
| Sunset North Funeral Home 910 North Loop 1604 East | $3,340 | — | $3,295 | 210-495-7770 |
| Sunset Northwest Funeral Home 6321 Bandera Road | $3,340 | — | $3,295 | 210-521-2111 |
| Sutton & Sutton Mortuary Inc 320 S Ww White Rd | $650 | — | $1,400 | 210-359-6037 |
| The Angelus Funeral Home 1119 North St Mary's Street | $1,950 | — | $2,975 | 210-227-1461 |
| Trevino Funeral Home/San Antonio 2525 Palo Alto Rd | $2,840 | — | $2,195 | 210-924-5801 |
More Funeral Homes in San Antonio
Understanding Funeral Costs in San Antonio
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 $2,009 in San Antonio
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 $1,952 in San Antonio
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 San Antonio, prices start as low as $650.
Traditional Burial — avg $9,925 in San Antonio
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 San Antonio
What is the average funeral cost in San Antonio, Texas?
The average traditional funeral in San Antonio, Texas costs $9,925, based on data from 45 local funeral homes. Direct cremation averages $1,952, making it the most affordable option.
How much does direct cremation cost in San Antonio?
Direct cremation in San Antonio averages $1,952, with prices ranging from $650 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 San Antonio, Texas, traditional funerals typically cost $9,925 vs $1,952 for 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 San Antonio, this fee averages $2,009. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.
How do San Antonio funeral costs compare to Texas averages?
The {stateName} state average for a traditional funeral is $9,270. In San Antonio, the average is $9,925, which is above the state average.
About This Data
Funeral pricing data for San Antonio, Texas is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
funeral home directory, which covers 45+ homes in San Antonio 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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