Casket price in 2026
Casket costs $500 to $10,000 per casket in 2026, and most people pay about $2,500.
What moves the price
- The material changes the price, from cloth and pine to steel, hardwood and bronze.
- The seller matters, and funeral homes often charge more than online sellers.
- Gauge of the steel, the finish and the inside lining change the price.
- Shipping and delivery add to online prices.
- Special designs and brands can cost much more.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The price covers the casket itself. Funeral home services, the burial plot, a vault and cemetery fees are separate. A funeral home must accept a casket bought elsewhere under the FTC Funeral Rule.
Casket prices by material
| Material | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Cloth covered or fiberboard | $500 to $1,500 |
| Pine or poplar | $800 to $2,000 |
| Steel (18 gauge) | $1,000 to $3,000+ |
| Oak, cherry or maple | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Stainless steel or premium metal | $2,000 to $7,000 |
| Bronze or copper | $3,000 to $10,000+ |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Funeral.com.
Ways to pay less
- Compare the funeral home casket list with online prices.
- Buy from a third-party seller or warehouse club.
- Rent a casket for the viewing if cremation will follow.
- Pick a simple steel or wood model.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Funeral.com: How Much Does a Casket Cost
- Parting Stone: Average Price for a Casket by Material in 2026
- ThePricer: How Much Does a Casket Cost
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Casket costs $500 to $10,000 per casket in 2026, and most people pay about $2,500. Most people pay about $2,500 per casket. The low end is $500 and the high end is $10,000.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The material changes the price, from cloth and pine to steel, hardwood and bronze; The seller matters, and funeral homes often charge more than online sellers; Gauge of the steel, the finish and the inside lining change the price.
How can I pay less?
Compare the funeral home casket list with online prices. Buy from a third-party seller or warehouse club. Rent a casket for the viewing if cremation will follow.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: Funeral.com, Parting Stone, ThePricer. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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