All Faiths Funeral Service Houston, Texas (2024)

FAQs

What is the average cost of a funeral in Houston Texas? ›

The cost for a traditional full-service burial in Houston, Texas can range from around $7,000 to over $12,000, based on the specific services selected. This price typically covers listed but limited to: Basic services fee for the funeral director and staff, and transportation of the body to the funeral home.

Several cremation providers offer direct cremation packages in Houston for between $895 and $3,000. A basic cremation can be conducted in Houston for $895. This is what is known as a “direct cremation”.

Texas has approximately 1128 funeral homes across the state. While most funeral homes provide the same basic services, choosing a provider on price alone is never ideal. We invite you to select a specific funeral home or compare funeral homes in any area in the state.

Is $10,000 enough for a funeral? For some people, $10,000 is enough to pay for a funeral. The median cost of a funeral is almost $8,000, but can range to over $10,000 depending on the options you choose.

A casket often is the single most expensive item you'll buy if you plan a "traditional" full-service funeral. Caskets vary widely in style and price and are sold primarily for their visual appeal.

If the surviving spouse or other family member is not able to pay for the funeral costs up front, Texas law allows the interested person to file an emergency application to obtain funds from the decedent's estate to pay these expenses.

Waiting Period for Cremation

Texas cremation laws require 48 hours to pass after the death occurs before the cremation permit is signed. The 48-hour wait time is based on the time of death recorded on the death certificate.

Direct cremation is your least expensive cremation option. This is when a cremation is simply carried out without a service or ceremony. It is a simple, dignified cremation of the deceased with minimal 'fuss' and at a minimal cost.

Can You Bury a Body at Home in Texas? There are no state laws in Texas prohibiting home burial, but local governments may have rules governing private burials. Before burying a body on private property or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the county or town clerk for any zoning laws you must follow.

Texas law requires that people that will be cremated be placed in a combustible container; however, embalming and a casket are not required.

How much does a casket cost in Texas? ›

Undoubtedly, one of the most significant expenses associated with a conventional burial is the casket. These vessels, crafted from various materials such as metal or wood, can range in price from a modest $2,000 to a staggering $5,000 or more, depending on the intricacy of design and quality of materials employed.