Funeral Homes in Arkansas

Compare funeral homes across Arkansas by city. Arkansas does not require embalming, the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors and Cemeteries licenses funeral homes, and about 33% of deaths end in cremation.

643 funeral homes 163 cemeteries 4 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Arkansas

  • Little Rock 36
  • Pine Bluff 24
  • Jonesboro 13
  • Fort Smith 12
  • Forrest City 11
  • Springdale 11
  • Eudora 10
  • North Little Rock 10
  • Blytheville 9
  • Harrisburg 9
  • Arkadelphia 8
  • Dermott 8
  • El Dorado 8
  • Magnolia 8
  • Malvern 8
  • N Little Rock 8
  • Newport 8
  • Rogers 8
  • West Helena 8
  • West Memphis 8
  • Wynne 8
  • Brinkley 7
  • Dumas 7
  • Fayetteville 7
  • Harrison 7
  • Hope 7
  • Hot Springs 7
  • Melbourne 7
  • Morrilton 7
  • Stuttgart 7

Plus funeral homes in 127 more Arkansas cities.

Funeral homes in Arkansas’s largest cities

Arkansas at a glance

Death certificate office Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records
Death records available since February 1914
Regulator Arkansas State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors and Cemeteries
Cremation rate roughly 33% of deaths
Direct cremation about $695 to $3,200
Embalming required No

Sources: cost from the Cremation Institute's direct cremation price table; cremation rate from the Cremation Institute

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Arkansas?

The Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, issues certified copies of Arkansas death certificates. The state office has records since February 1914 and some original Little Rock and Fort Smith records from 1881. Fees are listed on the Arkansas Department of Health website.

How much does direct cremation cost in Arkansas?

Direct cremation in Arkansas typically ranges from about $695 to $3,200.

Who regulates funeral homes in Arkansas?

The Arkansas State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors and Cemeteries licenses funeral providers and handles complaints.

Is embalming required in Arkansas?

No. Arkansas law says a dead body is not required to be embalmed, and embalming or refrigeration is not required when a body is to be cremated within 48 hours after death.

Can you be buried on your own property in Arkansas?

In most of Arkansas, yes, if county zoning permits it and the site is properly recorded. Cities and suburbs are usually different, so call the county first.

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