3 PRICES TRACKED
Graveside service
A simpler service held at the grave rather than in a chapel. A lower-cost alternative to a full traditional funeral.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pennsylvania | Independent | Graveside serviceKreamer Funeral Home & Crematory (Annville, PA) GPL - graveside service | $275 | — | source |
| 2026 | Maryland | Independent | Immediate burial with graveside servicePackage includes local transfer, director services, body preparation, hearse transportation to the cemetery, and the graveside ceremony. Funeral home in Baltimore, Maryland. | $2,400 | — | source |
| 2026 | Texas | Independent | Simple graveside service basic packagePackage includes basic services fee, transfer of remains, refrigeration in lieu of embalming, dressing and casketing, a graveside ceremony, and a funeral vehicle. Provider in Austin, Texas. | $3,170 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does graveside service cost in the US?
Across 3 real US prices, the median is $2,400, ranging from $275 to $3,170. These are published General Price List figures and bills families actually paid, not estimates.
Why do graveside service prices vary so much?
Funeral homes set their own fees, and third-party costs like the cemetery plot or crematory vary by state. A national chain and a local independent can be thousands apart for the same service.
How can I pay less for graveside service?
Ask several funeral homes for their General Price List (they must give it to you under the FTC Funeral Rule), compare the basic services fee, consider a direct cremation, and buy your own casket if you want. You are never obliged to accept the first quote.
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Methodology: prices here are figures from funeral homes' General Price Lists (required by the FTC Funeral Rule) and bills families reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number.