Funeral Homes in Exeter, New Hampshire

Find funeral home listings in Exeter, New Hampshire. This page currently lists 2 providers in Exeter. Common service categories include Cemetery, Cremation Ground, Funeral Director. Browse the listings below to view contact details and directions.

Brewitt Funeral Home LLC - Cremation & Funeral Services

14 Pine St

Exeter, New Hampshire 3833

5.0 (6 reviews)

Funeral home • Cemetery • Cremation Ground • Funeral director • Mortuary

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Daniel B Stockbridge Funeral Home

141 Epping Rd

Exeter, New Hampshire 3833

4.4 (19 reviews)

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Funeral Costs

How Much Does a Funeral Cost in New Hampshire?

Funeral costs in New Hampshire vary widely by location, provider, and service type. Below is a typical cost breakdown to help you budget and compare.

Average Full-Service

$8,793

Incl. casket, viewing & burial

Direct Cremation From

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Typical Range

$7,034-$10,552

Varies by county

Service-by-Service Cost Breakdown

Typical estimated prices - New Hampshire

Basic service fee

$3,078

Embalming & preparation

$879

Casket (mid-range)

$2,638

Viewing / visitation

$703

Funeral ceremony

$703

Graveside service

$440

Transportation

$352

5 Ways to Reduce Costs

- Request a full itemized price list - it is your legal right
- Compare at least 3 providers before committing
- Direct cremation can save thousands vs. full burial
- Pre-planning may lock in today's prices against inflation
- You may supply your own casket - homes must accept it

FTC Funeral Rule

Federal law requires every funeral home to provide a complete itemized price list on request by phone or in person. You cannot be required to purchase a bundled package. This applies in all 50 states, including New Hampshire.

What Drives the Price Up

- Premium or luxury caskets are the single biggest variable
- Metro-area viewing facilities command higher room fees
- Multiple certified death certificates at $15-$30 each
- Cemetery opening and closing fees often add $1k-$2.5k
- Headstones and monument costs are separate

State Laws & Requirements

New Hampshire Funeral Laws & Requirements

New Hampshire has specific regulations governing funerals, burials, and cremations. Understanding these before making decisions can save time and prevent complications.

Embalming is not universally required by law. However, certain conditions like public viewing or interstate transport might require it.

Many states require a licensed funeral director to oversee final dispositions and file the death certificate.

Home funerals are permitted, but you must still comply with local health regulations and paperwork requirements.

Home burial is legal with a 50-foot setback from any known water source. Nature preserve cemeteries have special exemptions for burial depth.

Associations

New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association ↗

Oversees licensing standards and professional conduct for directors statewide.

National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) ↗

The world's leading, largest, and most trusted association to support funeral professionals.

Licensing Authority

Funeral directors in New Hampshire are licensed and regulated by the state's Department of Health or designated regulatory board.

Quick Reference

Embalming required?No (Usually)

Licensed director required?Yes

Home funeral permitted?Yes

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