The short answer
Nationally, a funeral with viewing and burial had a median cost of $8,300 (2023, NFDA).
Help paying in District of Columbia
DHS Burial Assistance (ended)
DC Department of Human Services. No longer available. DHS stopped providing Burial Assistance funds as of September 30, 2025. Questions go to the Economic Security Administration, 202-727-5355. Official page
Plan ahead
A small final expense policy can pay these costs so your family does not have to. Final expense in District of Columbia.
Common questions
How much does a funeral cost in District of Columbia?
Nationally, the median funeral with viewing and burial was $8,300 in 2023 and $6,280 with cremation. Prices in District of Columbia vary by funeral home, so ask for the itemized price list.
Is there help paying for a funeral in District of Columbia?
DHS Burial Assistance (ended) (DC Department of Human Services).
Who regulates funeral homes in District of Columbia?
The state funeral licensing board.
