Funeral Costs in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

Based on data from 13 funeral homes in Salt Lake City, Utah. Average direct cremation: $1,455.

How much does a funeral cost in Salt Lake City?

Direct Cremation $1,455 from $650

Basic Services Fee $1,704

Funeral Home Prices in Salt Lake City, Utah

Itemized pricing from 13 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Cannon Mortuary 2460 E Bengal Blvd	$1,295	—	$1,175	801-942-6301
City View Memoriam 1001 11th Ave	$1,045	—	$1,695	801-363-7065
Evans & Early Mortuary 574 E 100 S	$1,625	—	$2,360	801-355-5323
Garner Funeral Home 1001 11th Ave	$1,195	—	$1,695	801-363-7065
Independent Funeral Service 2746 South State Street	$1,135	—	$2,850	801-335-4566
Larkin Mortuary 260 E South Temple	$1,995	—	$2,495	801-363-5781
Larkin Sunset Lawn 2350 E 1300 S	$1,995	—	$2,495	801-582-1582
Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary & Crematory 372 E 100 S	$1,525	—	$1,395	801-363-6641
Premier Funeral Services 7043 S. Commerce Park Dr.	$650	—	$595	801-930-9822
Russon Brothers Mortuary 255 S 200 E	$2,245	—	$2,295	801-328-8846
Serenicare Funeral Home 2281 South West Templez South	$795	—	$655	855-220-4020
Starks Funeral Parlor 3651 S 900 E	$1,400	—	$2,000	801-474-9119
Wasatch Lawn Mortuary & Memorial Park 3401 Highland D	$2,020	—	$450	801-466-8687

More Funeral Homes in Salt Lake City

City View Memoriam

1001 11th Avenue

+1-801-363-7065

Larkin Mortuary

260 South Temple Street

+1-801-363-5781

Understanding Funeral Costs in Salt Lake City

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 $1,704 in Salt Lake City

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 $1,455 in Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City, prices start as low as $650.

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 Utah 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 Salt Lake City

What is the average funeral cost in Salt Lake City, Utah?

Funeral costs in Salt Lake City, Utah vary by funeral home and service type. We have 15 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Salt Lake City?

Direct cremation in Salt Lake City averages $1,455, 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 Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Salt Lake City, this fee averages $1,704. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Salt Lake City funeral costs compare to Utah averages?

Utah's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Salt Lake City before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Salt Lake City, Utah is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 13+ homes in Salt Lake City 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 Utah funeral homes · API access for researchers

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