How Much Is a Funeral

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Covenant Funeral & Crematory

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN

A funeral home.

Posted November 1, 2023 Checked August 24, 2026

This list is dated November 1, 2023; prices have probably changed since. Ask the funeral home.

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4340 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416

Direct cremation

$1,235

The middle price in Hamilton County is $4,080.

The home posts $1,195. With the Tennessee permit to cremate and one certified copy, $1,235.

How this adds up
"Direct cremation with fiberboard alternative container"$1,195
Tennessee permit to cremate, set by Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-07-01-.13, verified August 25, 2026$25
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$1,235

This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of the deceased to the funeral home and crematory processing fee. Alternative containers are available and meet applicable state or crematory requirements. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee is not in this price. It is charged by the county where the death occurred, and the amount is not on file here, so ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the Tennessee permit to cremate at $25 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
  • crematory processing fee. Alternative containers are available and meet applicable state or crematory requirements.

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct cremation with fiberboard alternative container".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "Motor equipment use beyond 50 miles incurs an additional charge of $2.75 per mile (one way)."

The median across Hamilton County is $4,080, from 7 posted price lists we have read.

Cremation with service

We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated November 1, 2023, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.

Immediate burial

Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies

$3,505

This one price does include this home's least expensive casket. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.

The home posts $3,490. With one certified copy, $3,505.

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with Truman 20 Gauge Casket"$3,490
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$3,505

This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of the deceased to the funeral home, alternate care of the deceased and transportation to the cemetery via service car. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
  • alternate care of the deceased
  • transportation to the cemetery via service car.

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial with Truman 20 Gauge Casket".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "Motor equipment use beyond 50 miles incurs an additional charge of $2.75 per mile (one way)."

Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

$2,510

The middle price in Hamilton County is $5,010.

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with container provided by purchaser"$2,495
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$2,510

It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "Motor equipment use beyond 50 miles incurs an additional charge of $2.75 per mile (one way)."

The median across Hamilton County is $5,010, from 6 posted price lists we have read.

Burial with graveside service

$3,610

The middle price in Hamilton County is $7,515.

The home posts $3,595. With one certified copy, $3,610.

How this adds up
"Graveside Service Package"$3,595
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$3,610

This covers transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles, basic services of the funeral director and staff, embalming, other preparation of the deceased, use of equipment and staff for graveside service, funeral coach to local cemetery and register book. It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles
  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • embalming
  • other preparation of the deceased
  • use of equipment and staff for graveside service
  • funeral coach to local cemetery
  • register book

What this home's price does not cover

  • a casket
  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Graveside Service Package".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "Motor equipment use beyond 50 miles incurs an additional charge of $2.75 per mile (one way)."

The median across Hamilton County is $7,515, from 6 posted price lists we have read.

Traditional funeral service

$4,510

The middle price in Hamilton County is $9,360.

The home posts $4,495. With one certified copy, $4,510.

How this adds up
"One-Day Funeral Package"$4,495
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$4,510

This covers transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles, basic services of the funeral director and staff, embalming, other preparation of the deceased, use of equipment and staff for a 2-hour viewing immediately followed by the funeral service, funeral coach to local cemetery, committal service and register book. It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles
  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • embalming
  • other preparation of the deceased
  • use of equipment and staff for a 2-hour viewing immediately followed by the funeral service
  • funeral coach to local cemetery
  • committal service
  • register book

What this home's price does not cover

  • a casket
  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "One-Day Funeral Package".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "Motor equipment use beyond 50 miles incurs an additional charge of $2.75 per mile (one way)."

The median across Hamilton County is $9,360, from 7 posted price lists we have read.

These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.

6 other packages this home posts

Traditional Funeral Package

$4,810

The home posts $4,795. With one certified copy, $4,810.

How this adds up
"Traditional Funeral Package"$4,795
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$4,810

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • includes: transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles
  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • embalming
  • other preparation of the deceased
  • use of equipment and staff for a 3-5 hour viewing on the preceding day
  • next-day funeral service
  • funeral coach to local cemetery
  • committal service
  • register book

One-Day Funeral Package

$4,510

The home posts $4,495. With one certified copy, $4,510.

How this adds up
"One-Day Funeral Package"$4,495
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$4,510

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • includes: transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles
  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • embalming
  • other preparation of the deceased
  • use of equipment and staff for a 2-hour viewing immediately followed by the funeral service
  • funeral coach to local cemetery
  • committal service
  • register book

Cremation Service Package

$2,010

The home posts $1,995. With one certified copy, $2,010.

How this adds up
"Cremation Service Package"$1,995
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$2,010

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • includes: transfer of the deceased to the funeral home within 50 miles
  • basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • transportation to the crematory and return of cremated remains to the funeral home
  • cremation fee
  • use of equipment and staff for memorial service
  • alternate fiberboard cremation container
  • polished sheet bronze cremation urn
  • register book

Direct Cremation

$1,185

The home posts $1,170. With one certified copy, $1,185.

How this adds up
"Direct Cremation"$1,170
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$1,185

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • includes: basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
  • crematory processing fee. Alternative containers are available and meet applicable state or crematory requirements.

Immediate Burials

$2,510

The home posts $2,495. With one certified copy, $2,510.

How this adds up
"Immediate Burials"$2,495
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$2,510

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • includes: basic services of the funeral director and staff
  • transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
  • alternate care of the deceased
  • transportation to the cemetery via service car.

Immediate burial with Truman 20 Gauge Casket

$3,505

This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with Truman 20 Gauge Casket"$3,490
1 certified copy of the death certificate$15
Sum$3,505

It does not cover what this package covers. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $15 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • the price the home posts for this service

What this home's price does not cover

  • what this package covers
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.

These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.

Certified copies of the death certificate

One certified copy of the death certificate is included in every figure on this page.

This home's list does not post a price for a certified copy of the death certificate. Tennessee charges $15 for the first copy and $15 for each one after it, so those are the figures below. This is what the record itself costs. Ask the funeral home whether it charges anything to order them for you.

How many certified copies do you need?

Most families need more than one. Raising the count raises every figure on this page.

One certified copy is $15, and each one after that is $15.

Nobody can tell you how many you will need. Banks, insurers, and pension offices each tend to want their own, so families commonly order several. Set the count and the line says what that comes to.

Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

Where to look next

What the other funeral homes in Hamilton County charge

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