Cremation & funeral costs in Burlington
Funeral and cremation prices in Burlington run about 8% above the national median. Here's what each option typically costs — itemized, and with the charges you can legally decline flagged.
We don't yet have provider-level pricing for Burlington, so these figures reflect Vermont averages — directional, not a quote. Real local price data is on the roadmap.
Direct cremation
$1,305 – $2,430
Typical $1,810. Cremation with no ceremony beforehand — the simplest, lowest-cost option. Ashes are returned to the family.
Cremation with a service
$5,620 – $10,470
Typical $7,810. A viewing and/or ceremony, followed by cremation.
Traditional burial
$9,765 – $18,165
Typical $13,560. Embalming, viewing, ceremony, casket, and a cemetery plot.
Green (natural) burial
$6,175 – $11,495
Typical $8,580. No embalming or vault; a biodegradable container in a natural or conservation cemetery.
Direct cremation in Burlington, itemized
| Item | Decline? | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services of the funeral director & staffNon-declinable — every funeral home charges a version of this. | Standard | $935 |
| Transfer of remains to the funeral home | Standard | $335 |
| Cremation feePaid to the crematory. | Standard | $300 |
| Alternative cremation container | Standard | $125 |
| Urn | Optional | $115 |
| Typical total | $1,810 |
These direct-cremation figures are anchored to real prices we've collected in Vermont — not just modeled. See the verified providers below.
Up to $115 of a typical direct cremation is optional — items a funeral home must let you decline.
Real prices we've collected in Vermont
Actual direct-cremation prices range $1,795–$1,825 (median $1,810) across 2 sources we've verified.
- Fenton & Hennessey Funeral HomeVerified from provider
Bellows Falls · collected 2026-07-06 · source
$1,795direct cremation - Cremation Society of Chittenden CountyVerified from provider
Burlington · collected 2026-07-06 · source
$1,825direct cremation
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Figures are modeled from published price data and regional cost indexes, and anchored to real prices where we've collected them — informational, not quotes from a specific provider. How we estimate.
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Common questions about funeral costs in Burlington
- How much does cremation cost in Burlington?
- In Burlington, a direct cremation typically runs about $1,810 (roughly $1,305–$2,430), while a cremation with a service is closer to $7,810. Direct cremation — the cremation with no service beforehand — is the lowest-cost option. These figures reflect area averages; individual providers vary, so it pays to compare a couple of itemized quotes.
- How much does a funeral cost in Burlington?
- A traditional burial in Burlington typically totals around $13,560 (about $9,765–$18,165) once you include the casket, vault, cemetery plot, and services. A funeral with cremation usually costs considerably less, and you're free to decline the items you don't want.
- Is cremation cheaper than burial in Burlington?
- Yes. In Burlington, direct cremation (around $1,810) costs a small fraction of a traditional burial (around $13,560) — a difference of roughly $11,750. Cremation skips the casket, burial vault, and cemetery plot that make burial expensive.
- What is the cheapest cremation option in Burlington?
- Direct cremation, at about $1,810 in Burlington. It's just the cremation with the ashes returned to the family — no embalming, viewing, or service beforehand — and you can hold a memorial later, on your own terms and budget.
- Do funeral homes in Burlington have to tell me their prices?
- Yes. Under the federal FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral home must give you an itemized price list (a General Price List) and quote prices over the phone. You're never required to guess, and you can decline any item or package you don't want.