PMA's Funeral Home Price Survey
In 2024, People's Memorial conducted its biennial survey of Washington State funeral home pricing. We surveyed 250 Washington funeral homes, the most we've ever surveyed!
Top Findings Statewide
- The average cost for Direct Cremation in the state is $1,685 and ranges from $485 to $3,435.
- The average cost for Direct Burial is $2,439, with prices ranging from $985 to $5,470.
- The average cost for a Full Service Burial is $6,584, with prices ranging from $1,690 to $26,015.
- The average cost for Aquamation is $2,572, with prices ranging from $1,195 to $6,490.
- The average cost for Natural organic reduction is $5,122 and prices range from $2,995 to $7,795.
Top Findings by County
King County:
- The average price for Direct Cremation is $1,624
- The average price for Direct Burial is $2,188
- The average price for a Full Service Burial is $5,515
- The average price for Aquamation is $2,405
- The average price for Natural Organic Reduction is $4,888
Click here to download the King County 2024 Funeral Home Price Survey.
Pierce County:
- The average price for Direct Cremation is $1,308
- The average price for Direct Burial is $1,934
- The average price for a Full Service Burial is $6,962
- The average price for Aquamation is $2,019
- The average price for Natural Organic Reduction is $5,096
Click here to download the Pierce County 2024 Funeral Home Price Survey.
Snohomish County:
- The average price for Direct Cremation is $1,668
- The average price for Direct Burial is $3,262
- The average price for a Full Service Burial is $12,533
- The average price for Aquamation is $2,475
- The average price for Natural Organic Reduction is $3,515
Click here to download the Snohomish County 2024 Funeral Home Price Survey.
Spokane County:
- The average price for Direct Cremation is $1,838
- The average price for Direct Burial is $2,650
- The average price for a Full Service Burial is $8,242
- The average price for Aquamation is $2,325
- The average price for Natural Organic Reduction is $6,085
Click here to download the Spokane County 2024 Funeral Home Price Survey.
Our analysis reinforces the importance of consumers shopping around and planning ahead to assure that they receive the final arrangements that they want at a price they can afford.
We plan on releasing more insights as well as new ways to download the data soon. Join our Newsletter to be notified of the latest updates and releases.
View previous year's price surveys:
- 2022 Washington State PMA Funeral Home Price Survey
- 2020 Washington State Funeral Home Price Survey Results
- 2018 Washington State Funeral Home Price Survey Results
- 2016 Washington State Funeral Home Price Survey Results
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