Illinois Funeral Costs

The average cost of a funeral in Illinois is $6,905 based on surveyed data from funeral homes across the state. Funeral costs can vary widely depending on your city, service provider and elected services. Our research found that prices can range from $3,125 to $34,035.


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Illinois Funeral Cost Breakdown

Our cost estimates assume an average casket cost of $1,500. You are not required to select a casket from your funeral home, so it can be beneficial to shop around for a more affordable casket if needed. Your funeral home must honor any alternative casket you purchase by law.

The data here is intended for educational purposes only and we make no warranty about its accuracy. Funeral homes change prices frequently, so we recommend contacting the funeral home directly and asking them for their prices as they may have changed.

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Average Funeral Costs By County

County Average Funeral Cost
Adams County, IL $6,315
Alexander County, IL $5,040
Bond County, IL $5,015
Boone County, IL $6,041
Brown County, IL $5,400
Bureau County, IL $5,328
Carroll County, IL $6,505
Cass County, IL $5,770
Champaign County, IL $8,119
Christian County, IL $6,074
Clark County, IL $6,584
Clinton County, IL $5,011
Coles County, IL $6,411
Cook County, IL $7,744
Crawford County, IL $4,941
Cumberland County, IL $7,180
De Witt County, IL $7,041
DeKalb County, IL $8,006
Douglas County, IL $5,702
DuPage County, IL $10,567
Edgar County, IL $5,298
Edwards County, IL $6,231
Effingham County, IL $5,585
Fayette County, IL $5,979
Ford County, IL $6,205
Franklin County, IL $5,088
Fulton County, IL $7,110
Greene County, IL $5,649
Grundy County, IL $6,454
Hancock County, IL $6,010
Hardin County, IL $5,387
Henry County, IL $7,049
Iroquois County, IL $5,666
Jackson County, IL $6,818
Jefferson County, IL $4,849
Jersey County, IL $4,960
Jo Daviess County, IL $5,559
Johnson County, IL $7,500
Kane County, IL $7,076
Kankakee County, IL $6,407
Kendall County, IL $6,645
Knox County, IL $6,856
Lake County, IL $9,709
LaSalle County, IL $5,803
Lawrence County, IL $5,848
Lee County, IL $5,553
Livingston County, IL $6,208
Logan County, IL $5,663
Macon County, IL $6,038
Macoupin County, IL $6,139
Madison County, IL $5,651
Marion County, IL $4,907
Marshall County, IL $6,808
Mason County, IL $5,845
Massac County, IL $5,682
McDonough County, IL $5,938
McHenry County, IL $7,566
McLean County, IL $7,739
Menard County, IL $5,885
Mercer County, IL $6,545
Monroe County, IL $5,281
Montgomery County, IL $5,515
Morgan County, IL $5,772
Moultrie County, IL $5,625
Ogle County, IL $7,439
Peoria County, IL $8,015
Perry County, IL $6,290
Piatt County, IL $6,566
Pike County, IL $5,518
Pope County, IL $5,336
Randolph County, IL $4,493
Richland County, IL $6,965
Rock Island County, IL $6,195
Sangamon County, IL $8,509
Schuyler County, IL $5,518
Scott County, IL $5,605
Shelby County, IL $5,235
St. Clair County, IL $6,055
Stark County, IL $6,095
Stephenson County, IL $5,000
Tazewell County, IL $5,682
Union County, IL $5,401
Vermilion County, IL $5,460
Wabash County, IL $7,235
Warren County, IL $7,044
Washington County, IL $5,629
White County, IL $5,182
Whiteside County, IL $6,049
Will County, IL $8,114
Williamson County, IL $5,475
Winnebago County, IL $8,267
Woodford County, IL $7,499

Funeral Costs By Service

Service Average Cost
Basic Services $2,191
Viewing and Visitation $525
Funeral Ceremony $529
Graveside Service $105
Transport of Remains $345
Direct Burial $594
Direct Cremation $2,125
Embalming $742

Cities in Illinois