Funeral Costs in San Antonio, TX (2026)
Based on data from 15 funeral homes in San Antonio, Texas. Average direct cremation: $1,988. Average traditional burial: $9,685.
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Funeral Home Prices in San Antonio, Texas
Itemized pricing from 15 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 |
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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 $1,967 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 $1,988 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 $795.
Traditional Burial — avg $9,685 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in San Antonio
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About This Data
Funeral pricing data for San Antonio, Texas is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 15+ 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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