Median Cost of an Adult Funeral with Viewing and Ceremony Followed by Burial Median Cost of an Adult Funeral with Viewing and Cremation New England CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT $8,985 $7,023 Middle Atlantic NJ, NY, PA $8,573 $6,498 South Atlantic DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, WV, VA $8,023 $6,103 East South Central AL, KY, MS, TN $7,615 $5,858 West South Central AR, LA, OK, TX $7,912 $5,890 East North Central IL, IN, MI, OH, WI $8,280 $6,120 West North Central IA, MN, KS, MO, ND, SD, NE $8,755 $6,713 Mountain AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY $7,390 $5,505 Pacific AK, CA, HI, OR, WA $7,835 $5,812 include the price of interment in a cemetery, monument or grave marker costs, or cash advance charges. Survey Methodology A survey was mailed to 5,219 NFDAmember funeral homeowners on July 7, 2023, to gather the General Price List and other related data. Members also had the option of completing the survey online. A link to complete the survey was emailed to all main contacts with a valid email address, was posted three times in the NFDA Bulletin (electronic newsletter), and a reminder to complete the survey was emailed to all main contacts as well. Of the potential respondents, 809 members anonymously completed the survey (474 mail and 335 online), which accurately reflects NFDA’s total membership (with 95% confidence) within a range of +/- 3.4%. Responses also accurately reflect NFDA’s membership by U.S. census district. Item 2023 2021 % Change Nondeclinable basic services fee $2,495 $2,300 8.5% Removal/transfer of remains to funeral home $395 $350 12.9% Embalming $845 $775 9.0% Other preparation of the body $295 $275 7.3% Use of facilities/staff for viewing $475 $450 5.6% Use of facilities/staff for funeral ceremony $550 $515 6.8% Service car/van $175 $150 16.7% Basic memorial printed package $195 $183 6.8% Cremation fee $400 $368 8.8% Alternative cremation container $160 $150 6.7% Urn $295 $295 0.0% Median Cost of a Funeral with Viewing and Cremation $6,280 $5,810 8.1% Regional Costs Costs for goods and services vary by region. Many factors contribute to the final determination of how an individual funeral home prices its goods and services, including the firm’s business philosophy and the market in which it operates. Introducing Generations™ by Batesville® A new line of caskets for sustainable-minded familes © 2023 Batesville Services, LLC 42% of consumers are interested in purchasing sustainable caskets*. Shown: Promise™ As seen at ‘23 NFDA convention Scan to learn more. PRESENTING Generations features 3 new casket designs using fast-growing, abundant U.S. hardwoods, water-based finishes with low VOCs, natural cotton interiors, and minimal metal elements. Crafted for use in burial or cremation, Generations makes a statement in the showroom with distinct styles and aesthetic qualities that appeal to today’s environmentally-conscious families. *Source: Batesville 2023 Directors Digest | 21
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