Broad question…. Many things affect the bill. First, your choices of merchandise, services, etc… Also, funeral homes themselves, prices vary due to operational overhead as with all businesses. However, as a consumer, ..shop around. Get several estimates from multiple funeral homes, then compare. Funeral homes are required by federal laws to disclose their prices in writing, known as a General Price List (GPL) for your retention and it must be given to you when makeing arrangements or receiving an estimate in person.