Funeral Homes in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston has the largest concentration of funeral homes in West Virginia — over 12 providers within the city and immediate surrounding area. That's good news: competition means more options and better pricing. This directory lists every provider with what they specialize in, whether they have a crematory, and how to contact them. Use it to compare before you call.
At a Glance
| Funeral Home | Type | Crematory | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Bonsall | Independent | ✅ On-site | $$ | Families wanting cremation handled in-house |
| Stevens & Grass | Independent | ❌ | $ | Traditional service, Virginia St convenience |
| Snodgrass | Independent | ❌ | $–$$ | Award-winning service, Parting Stones |
| Affordable Cremations of WV | Independent | ❌ | $ | Lowest cost cremation in the valley |
| Cunningham Parker & Johnson | Corporate | ❌ | $$–$$ | Large chapel, corporate-backed service |
| Elk Funeral Home | Independent | ❌ | $ | Traditional service |
| Wilson Funeral Home | Independent | ❌ | $ | Traditional service, preplanning |
| Preston Funeral Home | Independent | ❌ | $ | Traditional service |
| Good Shepherd Mortuary | Independent | ❌ | $ | South Charleston families |
| Keller Funeral Home | Independent | ❌ | $ | Dunbar community, 50+ year history |
| Casdorph & Curry | Independent | ❌ | $ | St. Albans / western valley families |
| Bartlett-Nichols | Independent | ❌ | $ | St. Albans families |
Price guide: $ = budget-friendly · $ = moderate · $$ = mid-range · $$ = premium
This table gives you the overview. Scroll down for detailed listings, or use the filter buttons above to narrow your search.
Not sure where to start?
Here are the 3 calls to make:
- 1. Barlow Bonsall — the only on-site crematory. Get their price for whatever service you're considering.
- 2. Affordable Cremations of WV — the price floor. Even if you don't choose them, their quote gives you a benchmark.
- 3. One more of your choice — pick based on location, reputation, or recommendation.
Three quotes, three phone calls, 30 minutes. That's enough to make an informed decision.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home & Crematorium
One of Charleston's most established independent funeral homes with their own crematory — meaning cremation is handled entirely in their care without third-party transfer.
Stevens & Grass Funeral Home
Family-owned and operated. Located on Virginia Street alongside several other Charleston funeral homes — making in-person comparison easy.
Snodgrass Funeral Home
Award Winner🏆 Voted Best Funeral Home in the Kanawha Valley — Charleston Gazette-Mail, multiple consecutive years
The most-awarded funeral home in the Kanawha Valley. Offers Parting Stones — a service that transforms cremated remains into touchable memorial stones. Serves Charleston, South Charleston, St. Albans, Cross Lanes, and Kanawha City.
Affordable Cremations of West Virginia
If budget is your sole priority for cremation, start here. The lowest direct cremation rate in the Charleston metro area. No frills — just affordable, dignified cremation.
Cunningham Parker & Johnson Funeral Home
Part of the Everstory Partners corporate network. Nearly a century of service in Charleston. Large chapel and spacious facilities.
Elk Funeral Home
A smaller independent funeral home serving the greater Charleston area. Offers traditional funeral and cremation services. A good option to call for a competitive quote alongside the larger providers — smaller independents sometimes offer lower basic services fees.
Wilson Funeral Home
Independent Charleston provider offering full-service funeral, cremation, and preplanning. Located in the Charleston area with off-street parking. Worth including in your comparison calls — independent homes of this size often have more flexibility on pricing than larger operations.
Preston Funeral Home
Independently owned and operated. Serving Charleston families with traditional funeral services. Contact them directly for their General Price List — under federal law, they're required to provide one.
Good Shepherd Mortuary
Located in South Charleston, serving families across the western Kanawha Valley. Offers traditional funeral and cremation services. Convenient for families in the South Charleston, Dunbar, and Nitro communities who prefer a provider close to home.
Keller Funeral Home
Part of the Dunbar community for over 50 years. Serves Dunbar, South Charleston, and the broader Kanawha Valley.
Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home
A St. Albans institution serving the western Kanawha Valley. Located 15 minutes from downtown Charleston on the I-64 corridor. Families in St. Albans, Nitro, and western Kanawha County often choose Casdorph & Curry for the convenience of a hometown provider — while still having access to Charleston's larger market for comparison quotes.
Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home
Also in St. Albans, giving western valley families two local options plus easy access to Charleston's 8+ providers. Having two funeral homes in the same small city means price competition benefits local families.
How to Choose a Funeral Home in Charleston
- 1. Call at least 3. With 12+ providers, there's no reason to go with the first one you find. Price differences of $1,000–$3,000 are common in this market.
- 2. Ask for the General Price List. Every funeral home must provide one under federal law. Compare line by line — especially the "basic services fee," which varies the most.
- 3. Independent vs. corporate matters. Charleston has both independent family-owned homes (Barlow Bonsall, Stevens & Grass, Snodgrass) and one corporate provider (Cunningham Parker & Johnson / Everstory Partners). Independent homes typically offer more flexible pricing and personal attention.
- 4. Ask about the crematory. Only Barlow Bonsall has an on-site crematory in the Charleston area. All other providers outsource cremation to a third-party facility. If keeping your loved one in one provider's care matters to you, this is a factor.
- 5. Location matters less than you think. Don't choose a funeral home just because it's closest. In a city the size of Charleston, every provider is within a 15–20 minute drive.
- 6. Visit in person if time allows. The facility, the staff, and the feeling you get when you walk in tell you more than a phone call.
- 7. The Virginia Street trick. Three Charleston funeral homes — Barlow Bonsall, Stevens & Grass, and others — are located on the same street (Virginia Street East). You can literally walk between them in 5 minutes. Visit all three in one afternoon, compare facilities and pricing in person, and make your decision with full information. No other city in WV lets you comparison-shop this easily.
Charleston Funeral Cost Quick Reference
| Service | Charleston Average |
|---|---|
| Traditional burial (funeral home costs) | $6,526 |
| Direct cremation | $1,269 |
| Cremation with memorial | $3,500–$5,000 |
| Cemetery plot | $1,100–$2,000 |
Full Charleston cost breakdown with itemized pricing →