Funeral Costs in Richmond, VA (2026)

Based on data from 17 funeral homes in Richmond, Virginia. Average direct cremation: $2,509.

How much does a funeral cost in Richmond?

Direct Cremation $2,509 from $1,365

Basic Services Fee $1,826

Funeral Home Prices in Richmond, Virginia

Itemized pricing from 17 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Bennett Funeral Home 3215 Cutshaw Avenue	$3,145	—	$2,095	804-359-4481
Billups Funeral Home 2500 East Marshall Street	$1,535	—	$1,095	804-643-7444
Bliley Funeral Home - Central Chapel 3801 Augusta Avenue	$3,865	—	$2,395	804-355-3800
Bliley Funeral Home - Chippenham Chapel 6900 Hull Street Road	$3,865	—	$2,395	804-545-6900
Bliley Funeral Home - Staples Mill Chapel 8510 Staples Mill Road	$3,865	—	$2,395	804-523-8510
Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home 2200 Hull Street	$2,295	—	$995	804-233-8027
Chiles Funeral Home 2100 Fairmount Ave	$1,425	—	$1,650	804-649-0377
Cremation Society of Virginia - Richmond 7542 West Broad Street	$1,747	—	$750	804-355-3360
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home 2011 Grayland Avenue	$2,500	—	$1,775	804-358-9177
Manning Funeral and Cremation Services 700 N 25th St	$1,365	—	$1,365	804-643-8738
March Funeral Home 2110 East Laburnum Avenue	$1,450	—	$1,750	804-321-4200
Mimms Funeral Home 1827 Hull St	$2,295	—	$1,295	804-232-3874
Morrissett Funeral Home 6500 Iron Bridge Road	$3,285	—	$2,695	804-275-7828
Nelsen Funeral Home 4650 S Laburnum Ave	$3,225	—	$2,195	804-222-8601
W. S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home 2700 North Avenue	$1,595	—	$1,195	804-728-0653
Wilson & Associates Funeral Service Inc 5008 Nine Mile Road	$1,800	—	$1,300	804-222-1720
Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel 1771 North Parham Road	$3,400	—	$3,695	804-288-3013

More Funeral Homes in Richmond

Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service

6500 Iron Bridge Road

+1-804-275-7828

Understanding Funeral Costs in Richmond

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 $1,826 in Richmond

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 $2,509 in Richmond

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 Richmond, prices start as low as $1,365.

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 Virginia 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 Richmond

What is the average funeral cost in Richmond, Virginia?

Funeral costs in Richmond, Virginia vary by funeral home and service type. We have 18 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Richmond?

Direct cremation in Richmond averages $2,509, with prices ranging from $1,365 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 Richmond, Virginia, 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 Richmond, this fee averages $1,826. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Richmond funeral costs compare to Virginia averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Richmond, Virginia is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 17+ homes in Richmond 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 Virginia funeral homes · API access for researchers

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