Lewisburg is one of WV's most distinctive communities — a historic arts town in the Greenbrier Valley with tourism roots stretching back to the 1700s. The funeral services market here is smaller than in WV's big cities, but Wallace & Wallace's six-location network across southeastern WV means families have access to more coverage than you'd expect for a town of 4,000.
Prices are estimates based on Greenbrier County funeral home data. Your costs will vary. Always request an itemized price list.
Lewisburg Funeral Cost Breakdown
| Service or Item | Lewisburg Avg. | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services fee (funeral home overhead) | $2,100 | $2,500 |
| Embalming | $725 | $775 |
| Other body preparation (dressing, cosmetology) | $250 | $275 |
| Viewing / visitation | $425 | $450 |
| Funeral ceremony | $475 | $500 |
| Hearse | $325 | $350 |
| Service vehicle | $175 | $200 |
| Basic casket | $1,625 | $2,500 |
| Funeral home subtotal | $6,100 | $7,848 |
| Cemetery plot | $900 | $1,500 |
| Burial vault | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Headstone | $1,000 – $3,000 | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Total estimated cost | $8,350 – $11,350 | $10,848 – $12,848 |
Lewisburg funeral costs are about 22% below the national average and comparable to other mid-size WV communities. The Greenbrier Valley's mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals creates a market that serves both traditional Appalachian families and those with more modern funeral preferences.
Cremation Costs in Lewisburg
Direct Cremation
Cremation only — no service, no viewing.
Cremation with Memorial
Memorial service followed by cremation. Growing in popularity in the Greenbrier Valley.
Full-Service Cremation
Traditional funeral with viewing, followed by cremation.
Wallace & Wallace operates the primary crematory serving southeastern WV. Morgan Funeral Home also offers cremation services. Cremation is growing faster in the Greenbrier Valley than in WV's southern coalfields, influenced by the community's more cosmopolitan population.
Read our detailed cremation vs burial comparison →
Funeral Homes in Lewisburg & Greenbrier County
Lewisburg / Ronceverte / White Sulphur Springs
Wallace & Wallace, Inc. Funeral Chapels and Crematory
6 locations: Lewisburg, Ronceverte, White Sulphur Springs, Arbovale, Rainelle, Ansted
The dominant funeral service provider in southeastern WV. On-site crematory. Their guiding philosophy: "provide the best service at the most reasonable cost." With 6 locations spanning Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Fayette, and Nicholas counties, they cover a vast geographic area that most single funeral homes couldn't serve.
Morgan Funeral Home
252 Montvue Dr, Lewisburg (new facility) + 429 N Jefferson St
Purchased in 2017 by James "Richie" Holliday II, CFSP (Certified Funeral Service Practitioner). Modern facility with a beautiful chapel. Offers traditional burial, cremation, Human Gift Registry assistance, burial at sea, and veterans cemetery burials.
McCraw Funeral Home
Lewisburg
Traditional funeral services
Lobban Funeral Home
Alderson (20 min southeast)
Serves families in southern Greenbrier and Monroe counties
The Lewisburg market has an unusual structure: Wallace & Wallace's six-location network provides coverage across a huge area, while Morgan Funeral Home offers a modern, focused alternative in town. Both are independently owned — there are no corporate chains in this market.
A Different Kind of WV Community
Lewisburg isn't a coal town or a manufacturing hub — it's a tourism and arts community. That affects funeral planning in subtle ways:
Retirees and newcomers. Many Greenbrier Valley residents moved here from out of state for the quality of life. If you relocated from Virginia, Maryland, or elsewhere, you may want to be buried in your home state. Both Wallace & Wallace and Morgan can arrange cross-state transportation.
The Greenbrier resort effect. The historic Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs brings high-end tourism to the area. Wallace & Wallace's White Sulphur Springs location serves families connected to the resort community as well as longtime locals.
Morgan Funeral Home's unique services. Morgan offers burial at sea coordination and Human Gift Registry assistance (body donation to medical science) — options that reflect the area's more diverse population and are rarely offered by funeral homes in rural WV.
Historic churches and cemeteries. Lewisburg's National Register Historic District includes churches and cemeteries dating to the 1700s. If burial in a historic cemetery is important to your family, coordinate with the cemetery directly — some have limited space and specific requirements.
Southeastern WV Coverage Area
Wallace & Wallace's six-location network serves a massive area of southeastern West Virginia:
- Lewisburg — Greenbrier County seat
- Ronceverte — 5 miles south of Lewisburg
- White Sulphur Springs — 13 miles east, near The Greenbrier
- Arbovale — Pocahontas County (mountain communities)
- Rainelle — eastern Greenbrier County, Meadow River area
- Ansted — Fayette County, New River Gorge area
This network means a family in Pocahontas County doesn't have to drive to Lewisburg — Wallace & Wallace has a location in Arbovale. A family near the New River Gorge has the Ansted location. This regional coverage is unique in WV's funeral industry.
How Lewisburg Compares to Other WV Cities
| City | Avg. Burial | Direct Cremation | Funeral Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | $6,100 | $1,200 | 4+ (local) |
| Beckley (40 min west) | $6,200 | $1,200 | 6+ |
| Charleston | $6,526 | $1,269 | 12+ |
| Huntington | $5,960 | $1,200 | 14+ |
| WV state average | $8,074 | $2,289 | — |
Lewisburg is slightly cheaper than Beckley and well below state and national averages. The lack of corporate chains in this market keeps pricing reasonable.
5 Ways to Save on Funeral Costs in Lewisburg
- 1. Compare Wallace & Wallace and Morgan — these are your two primary providers. Getting quotes from both is the most impactful step you can take. Both are independent and neither is a corporate chain.
- 2. Direct cremation for $1,200 — Wallace & Wallace operates the area crematory. Hold a memorial at one of Lewisburg's historic churches or at a family gathering.
- 3. Ask Morgan about body donation — if the deceased wished to donate their body to medical science through the Human Gift Registry, Morgan Funeral Home can facilitate this. Body donation eliminates funeral costs entirely, though the family may still wish to hold a memorial service.
- 4. Use a family or church cemetery — Greenbrier County has dozens of historic church and family cemeteries where plot costs are minimal or free.
- 5. Check veteran benefits — VA burial benefits cover up to $2,004. The nearest VA national cemeteries are in Grafton (~150 miles north) and Culpeper, VA (~170 miles east).
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The average Lewisburg funeral costs $6,100 to $11,350+. Final expense insurance covers it — plans start at $30/month with no medical exam.
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Cemeteries in the Lewisburg Area
- Old Stone Cemetery — historic Lewisburg cemetery adjacent to the Old Stone Church (1796), one of WV's oldest
- Greenbrier Memorial Gardens — Lewisburg area
- Rosewood Cemetery — Lewisburg
- Riverview Cemetery — Ronceverte
- Various church and family cemeteries — scattered throughout Greenbrier County, many dating to the 1800s
- WV National Cemetery, Grafton — VA national cemetery (~150 miles north)
Lewisburg's historic cemeteries are among the oldest in West Virginia. If you wish to be buried in the Old Stone Cemetery or another historic site, check with the cemetery directly about availability and requirements.