Funeral Laws & Costs in Pennsylvania - 2026 Consumer Guide
Pennsylvania has 8 cities in our database with funeral cost data. The state's consumer protection grade is B, regulated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors. Use this guide to understand your rights and avoid overpaying.
Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Overview
Regulatory Body
Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors
Protection Grade
B
Complaint Resolution
Avg 40 days
Small Estate Threshold
$50,000
Your Consumer Rights in Pennsylvania
- Right to itemized GPL
- Right to select only needed services
- Right to use outside casket
- Right to written statement of all charges
Key Pennsylvania Funeral Laws
- Pennsylvania follows FTC Funeral Rule
- Embalming NOT required in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania small estate: $50,000 threshold
Pennsylvania: Embalming & Other Rules
Embalming required?
No. Pennsylvania does NOT require embalming in most circumstances. Any funeral home insisting on embalming without your consent may be violating your rights.
Cooling-off period: Pennsylvania has no specific cooling-off period
Compare Funeral Costs by City in Pennsylvania
8 cities with pricing data. Click any city to compare costs.
| City | Cremation Avg | Burial Avg | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $3,400 | $11,500 | ~133 |
| Pittsburgh | $3,200 | $10,900 | ~25 |
| Allentown | $3,300 | $11,000 | ~10 |
| Reading | $3,200 | $10,800 | ~8 |
| Scranton | $3,300 | $11,100 | ~6 |
| Lancaster | $3,200 | $10,800 | ~4 |
| Harrisburg | $3,200 | $10,800 | ~4 |
| York | $3,200 | $10,800 | ~3 |
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