Vermont Funeral & Cremation Costs
Dataset snapshot: 2026-08-30 · Source year and coverage vary by page.
1 cities with pricing data · Compare cremation, burial and cemetery costs across Vermont
Quick Answer
Average cremation cost in Vermont: $1025 (direct) to $2950 (with service)
Vermont Funeral & Cremation Costs: State Overview
Vermont has one of the highest cremation rates in the country at approximately 75%, reflecting a largely secular, environmentally conscious population. Direct cremation in Burlington starts at $625. Vermont was an early leader in green burial and legalized natural organic reduction (human composting) in 2022.
Vermont Funeral Regulations
Vermont does not require embalming. The Vermont Board of Funeral Service regulates the industry and enforces the FTC Funeral Rule. Vermont permits home funerals and family-directed after-death care without a funeral director.
Vermont Cost Range Summary
| Service | Low Range | Average | High Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Cremation | $625 | $1,025 | $2,300 |
| Cremation with Memorial | $1,600 | $2,950 | $5,200 |
| Full Traditional Burial | $4,800 | $7,400 | $13,200 |
| Cemetery Plot | $1,000 | $2,200 | $5,200 |
Veterans Benefits in Vermont
Vermont has no federal VA national cemetery — the nearest is Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. The Vermont Veterans’ Cemetery in Randolph provides free burial for eligible veterans.
Veterans Burial Benefits in Vermont
If the deceased was a veteran, burial in a VA national cemetery is free — the plot, opening and closing, headstone, and flag are all covered, plus a cash burial allowance of $300-$2,000.
Green Burial Options in Vermont
Vermont Cities — Funeral Cost Comparison
Burlington Funeral & Cremation Costs 2026
Cremation from $625 · Burial from $4800
Metro population: 225,000