Skip to main content
Calla

Burial · The Colony, TX

How much does a burial cost in The Colony?

Average burial and full-service funeral prices in The Colony, plot and plot-adjacent costs, and local providers.

Updated June 2026

IndependentPrices sourced from providers3 providers in The ColonyUpdated June 2026How we source this

In The Colony, burial typically runs between $995 and $8,925, with a local median around $2,775. Calla compares the 3 providers below in The Colony, Texas on price, what's included, and reviews, so you can see where the real differences are before you call anyone.

What burial costs in The Colony

$995
Low
$2,775
Typical (median)
$8,925
High

Based on 30 local prices Calla tracks.

At a median of $2,775, The Colony sits below the typical national range of $7,000–$9,000 for a funeral with burial.

What does the price usually include?

A typical burial price covers the items on the left. The items on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask each provider for an itemized list.

Included

  • The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
  • Transfer and preparation of the deceased
  • A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
  • Coordination of permits and paperwork
  • Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

  • The cemetery plot or grave space
  • A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
  • Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
  • The headstone or grave marker
  • Certified copies of the death certificate

Which providers serve The Colony?

See our ranked best burial in The Colony

1

Direct Cremation Texas - a Legends Funeral Service Company

No reviews yet
The Colony, TX (512) 256-1220
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Burial

From

$995

Cremation Without Visitation or Funeral Rites (Direct Cremation *)…

View profile
2

Simple Cremation - Waco

No reviews yet
The Colony, TX (254) 323-5907
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Burial

From

$995

Cremation Packages Starting at

View profile
3

Mansfield Funeral Home & Cremations

No reviews yet
The Colony, TX (817) 453-3009
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

Call for an itemized quote

View profile

Common questions about burial in The Colony

How much does burial cost in The Colony, Texas?
The median local price is about $2,775 (ranging from $995 to $8,925), based on the providers Calla tracks in The Colony. Prices depend on what's included — always ask for an itemized price list, which providers must give you under the FTC Funeral Rule.
Do I have to use a funeral home in The Colony?
No. In Texas you can compare and choose any licensed provider, and you only pay for the goods and services you select. You're never required to buy a package.
What's included in the price?
It depends on the provider and the option you choose. Ask for an itemized price list — under the FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral provider must give you one in writing, and you pay only for the goods and services you select.
How do I compare providers in The Colony?
Compare the all-in price for the specific service you want — not just the lowest headline number — and weigh it against reviews and what's included. The providers listed above show their prices so you can see the real differences before you call.
Is the cemetery plot included in the burial price?
Usually not. The plot, opening-and-closing fee, and headstone are billed by the cemetery, separately from the funeral home's charges. Budget for both.
Do I need a burial vault?
No state law requires one, but many cemeteries require a vault or grave liner to keep the ground level. The cemetery, not the funeral home, sets that rule, so ask before you choose a plot.
What's the difference between burial cost and funeral cost?
Funeral cost covers the services and goods from the funeral home — staff, preparation, casket, and the ceremony. Burial cost adds the cemetery's charges: the plot, opening and closing, vault, and marker.

Terms to know

Plain-language definitions for the words you'll hear when comparing burial in The Colony.