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Price Survey Results

In 2018, People's Memorial conducted its biennial survey of Washington State funeral home pricing.

Despite today's consumers being acclimated to shopping online, only 38% of funeral homes post their prices online. This is up from 2016 when only 27% of funeral homes posted their prices on their websites.

The survey includes only funeral homes in Washington that handled 24 or more cases in 2016

Top Findings

  • Cremation prices vary by as much as 750%. The average cost for Direct Cremation in the state is $1,484 and ranges from $490 to $4,165.
  • Burial prices vary by over 400%. The average price of Direct Burial is $2,188, with prices ranging from $698 to $4,791. A Complete Funeral service with embalming, viewing, services and basic casket averages $3,811 as low as $1,585 and as high as $8,800.
  • Only 31% of funeral homes didn’t provide pricing (requiring a personal visit or didn’t respond to emails or phone calls) versus 61% in 2016.

The study 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.

2018 Funeral Home Price Survey Results

2016 Washington State Funeral Home Price Survey Results
2014 Washington State Funeral Home Price Survey Results

For additional surveys, please email info@peoplesmemorial.org

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