How much does a funeral cost?

At Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services, proudly serving families in Augusta and Evans, Georgia, we know that understanding funeral costs is a top priority during a difficult time. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the median cost of a funeral with a viewing and burial nationwide is $8,300, while the average cost, including a vault, reaches $9,995, as reported in their 2023 Member General Price List Study (source: https://nfda.org/news/statistics). For a funeral with cremation, the median cost is $6,280. These national figures offer a starting point, though costs can vary based on your preferences and location.

What is the purpose of a funeral?

A funeral or memorial service provides an opportunity for the living to show respect for the deceased and pay tribute to their life. It provides a framework to freely and openly express our beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about the death of our loved one. It gives us permission to grieve our loss, share in solidarity, and gain strength from others who are experiencing the same loss.

Can you still have a funeral if you choose cremation?

Yes, cremation or burial is merely the disposition of the body. Funeral services are to honor and remember your loved one, regardless of disposition.

Why Choose Platt's Funeral Home

Platt’s Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated since 1819, and is proud to have received the first embalming license in the state of Georgia. For more than 200 years, we have always strived to help families in any way they need us. Our help and support continue even after the funeral, cemetery or memorial service ends.

Platt's is a full-service funeral home offering two locations and an onsite crematory, so your loved one will always be in our care.

Our staff is made up of licensed professionals totaling more than 200 years of experience.

Platt's Funeral Home has been locally owned and operated in Augusta since 1819.

Each of our facilities is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We will handle insurance claims/policies on your behalf.

We specialize in personalizing and customizing services to meet the needs of every family.

We cater to all Veterans and different races and religions.

We have been members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes since 1934, and continually attend national seminars and training programs to provide the most current services to our families.

We offer a notary to handle your insurance claims, and process any paperwork required after your loved one has passed so you and your family can focus on remembering and honoring their memory.

A more than 200-year history of commitment to excellence, community and the families we serve.

Why Choose Platt's Funeral Home

A Year of Grief Support