Typical price ranges in the United States:
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Funeral home basic services | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| Embalming and preparation | $500 – $1,300 |
| Casket | $1,000 – $10,000+ |
| Grave space | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Opening/closing the grave | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Grave liner or vault | $900 – $3,000 |
| Headstone or marker | $500 – $3,000 |
| Marker installation / setting fee | $200 – $800 (often charged by the square inch) |
A full traditional burial with a service commonly totals $7,000 – $15,000. Prices vary a lot by region — city cemeteries cost more than rural ones.