Funeral Homes in North Carolina

Compare funeral homes across North Carolina by city, from Charlotte to Raleigh. Funeral homes here answer to the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service, and direct cremation typically runs $1,200 to $3,000.

1,124 funeral homes 259 cemeteries 12 crematories

Funeral homes by city in North Carolina

  • Charlotte 47
  • Greensboro 39
  • Raleigh 29
  • Winston Salem 24
  • Gastonia 19
  • Wilmington 19
  • Salisbury 14
  • Shelby 14
  • Wilson 14
  • Durham 13
  • Fayetteville 13
  • Red Springs 13
  • Rocky Mount 13
  • Asheville 12
  • Goldsboro 11
  • Greenville 11
  • Kinston 11
  • High Point 10
  • Whiteville 10
  • Elizabeth City 9
  • Lexington 9
  • Louisburg 9
  • Madison 9
  • Saint Pauls 9
  • Southern Pines 9
  • Thomasville 9
  • Ayden 8
  • Burgaw 8
  • Burlington 8
  • Concord 8

Plus funeral homes in 248 more North Carolina cities.

Funeral homes in North Carolina’s largest cities

North Carolina at a glance

Regulator North Carolina Board of Funeral Service
Death certificate (county Register of Deeds) $10 per certified copy
Death certificate (state office) $24 with one copy, $15 per extra copy
Direct cremation $1,200 to $3,000
Cremation with memorial service $2,500 to $6,000

Sources: cost from Funeral.com's North Carolina cremation guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in North Carolina?

Certified copies are available from the county Register of Deeds or from the North Carolina Office of Vital Records. Counties charge $10 per certified copy, and only specific relatives or people with a legal need can order one. The state office charges $24 including one certified copy and $15 for each additional copy.

How much does cremation cost in North Carolina?

Direct cremation typically runs $1,200 to $3,000, and cremation followed by a memorial service runs $2,500 to $6,000.

Who regulates funeral homes in North Carolina?

The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service. It provides a licensee lookup for individuals and businesses, a public page of disciplinary actions, and a consumer complaint form.

Is embalming required in North Carolina?

North Carolina law has no embalming requirement, though a funeral home may say embalming is needed for a specific plan, such as a delayed public viewing.

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