West Virginia Funeral Costs

The average cost of a funeral in West Virginia is $5,833 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 $3,440 to $9,635.


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West Virginia 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
Barbour County, WV $4,562
Berkeley County, WV $6,186
Boone County, WV $5,067
Brooke County, WV $7,226
Cabell County, WV $5,727
Clay County, WV $5,200
Doddridge County, WV $6,202
Fayette County, WV $7,258
Grant County, WV $4,590
Greenbrier County, WV $6,045
Hampshire County, WV $5,336
Hancock County, WV $4,350
Hardy County, WV $5,214
Harrison County, WV $7,065
Jackson County, WV $7,270
Jefferson County, WV $6,054
Kanawha County, WV $6,558
Lewis County, WV $5,397
Lincoln County, WV $4,826
Logan County, WV $4,253
Marion County, WV $5,135
Marshall County, WV $5,705
Mason County, WV $5,067
McDowell County, WV $5,743
Mercer County, WV $5,961
Mineral County, WV $4,617
Mingo County, WV $4,740
Monongalia County, WV $6,003
Monroe County, WV $5,168
Morgan County, WV $5,652
Nicholas County, WV $4,475
Ohio County, WV $6,403
Pleasants County, WV $6,090
Preston County, WV $5,345
Putnam County, WV $6,615
Raleigh County, WV $6,563
Randolph County, WV $5,763
Ritchie County, WV $4,706
Roane County, WV $5,200
Summers County, WV $4,984
Taylor County, WV $6,573
Tucker County, WV $7,082
Tyler County, WV $5,158
Upshur County, WV $5,098
Wayne County, WV $5,037
Wetzel County, WV $5,815
Wirt County, WV $6,545
Wood County, WV $5,951
Wyoming County, WV $6,778

Funeral Costs By Service

Service Average Cost
Basic Services $1,914
Viewing and Visitation $423
Funeral Ceremony $439
Graveside Service $64
Transport of Remains $251
Direct Burial $312
Direct Cremation $1,939
Embalming $657

Cities in West Virginia