Logan is the heart of WV's southern coalfields — and the funeral homes here understand the community they serve. With some of the lowest funeral costs in the state and providers who go out of their way to work within tight budgets, Logan-area families have options even when money is scarce.
Prices are estimates based on Logan-area funeral home data. Your costs will vary. Always request an itemized price list.
Logan Funeral Cost Breakdown
| Service or Item | Logan Avg. | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services fee (funeral home overhead) | $1,900 | $2,500 |
| Embalming | $650 | $775 |
| Other body preparation (dressing, cosmetology) | $230 | $275 |
| Viewing / visitation | $375 | $450 |
| Funeral ceremony | $425 | $500 |
| Hearse | $280 | $350 |
| Service vehicle | $150 | $200 |
| Basic casket | $1,690 | $2,500 |
| Funeral home subtotal | $5,700 | $7,848 |
| Cemetery plot | $600 | $1,500 |
| Burial vault | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| Headstone | $1,000 – $3,000 | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Total estimated cost | $7,550 – $10,550 | $10,848 – $12,848 |
Logan has some of the lowest funeral costs in all of West Virginia — 27% below the national average. Every single line item is cheaper than the national benchmark. For families in the coalfields, this matters.
Cremation Costs in Logan
Direct Cremation
The most affordable direct cremation rate in our WV analysis. Cremation only — no service, no viewing.
Cremation with Memorial
Memorial service followed by cremation.
Full-Service Cremation
Traditional funeral with viewing, followed by cremation.
Cremation is less common in Logan County than in WV's urban areas — the coalfield communities tend to be deeply traditional, with strong church ties and a preference for burial. But direct cremation at $1,050 is an option that more families are considering as costs rise everywhere.
Read our detailed cremation vs burial comparison →
Funeral Homes in Logan & Chapmanville
Logan and nearby Chapmanville (15 minutes west) share a funeral services market:
Logan
Honaker Funeral Home
Logan
Established community provider offering funeral, memorial, cremation, pre-planning, and aftercare services.
Collins Funeral Home
Logan
Owner Dale Collins worked as a coal miner for 5 years before attending Mid-America College of Funeral Services — a background that gives him a direct connection to the coalfield families he serves.
James Funeral Home (Akers-James)
Logan
Traditional and cremation services
Chatman Funeral Home
Logan
Serving the Logan community
Pond Funeral Home
Logan
Traditional funeral services
Chapmanville
Evans Funeral Home
334 Crawley Creek Rd, Chapmanville
Serves families across Logan County and the Guyan Valley
Freeman Funeral Home
220 Main Ave, Chapmanville
Serving Chapmanville and surrounding communities
Seven funeral homes across Logan and Chapmanville for a county of 33,000 people — that's strong coverage. These providers compete for your business, which keeps prices low. Call at least 3.
Coalfield Economics and Funeral Affordability
Logan County's economic reality shapes funeral planning here more than anywhere else in WV:
Median income is among the lowest in America. Logan County's median household income is roughly $32,000 — significantly below the WV average (already the nation's lowest). A $5,700 funeral represents nearly 18% of a family's annual income. Affordability isn't a preference here — it's a necessity.
Coal jobs and their benefits are disappearing. At its peak, coal mining provided good wages AND employer-sponsored life insurance. As mines close, families lose both income and the insurance that would have covered funeral costs. If you or your parents worked in the mines, check whether any retained life insurance or UMWA benefits still apply.
UMWA Health and Retirement Funds. If the deceased was a United Mine Workers of America member, the UMWA Health and Retirement Funds may provide a death benefit. Contact the UMWA at 1-800-291-1425 to check eligibility.
WV DHHR burial assistance. Eligible families can receive up to $1,000 from the WV Department of Health and Human Resources. Contact the Logan County DHHR office to apply.
Social Security death benefit. A one-time $255 payment to eligible surviving spouses. Small but every dollar matters.
Churches and community. Logan's tight-knit church communities — Freewill Baptist, Church of God, Methodist, and others — often provide food, support, and sometimes direct financial help to grieving families. Don't hesitate to lean on your congregation.
How Logan Compares to Other WV Cities
| City | Avg. Burial | Direct Cremation | Funeral Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $5,700 | $1,050 | 7 |
| Elkins | $5,800 | $1,100 | 4 |
| Huntington (60 min north) | $5,960 | $1,200 | 14+ |
| Beckley (60 min east) | $6,200 | $1,200 | 6+ |
| Charleston (75 min north) | $6,526 | $1,269 | 12+ |
| WV state average | $8,074 | $2,289 | — |
Logan is the most affordable city for funerals in our entire WV analysis — cheaper than Elkins, Huntington, and every other city we've covered.
Communities Served from Logan
Logan-area funeral homes serve families throughout the coalfields:
Logan County: Chapmanville, Man, Omar, Holden, Verdunville, Bruno, Switzer, Stollings, Henlawson, Peach Creek, Mitchell Heights
Mingo County: Williamson, Matewan, Delbarton (also has local providers)
Boone County: Madison, Danville, Whitesville (also has local providers)
Lincoln County: Hamlin, West Hamlin
If you're in a hollow or small community without a local funeral home, Logan and Chapmanville providers handle transportation throughout the region.
5 Ways to Save on Funeral Costs in Logan
- 1. Direct cremation for $1,050 — the lowest rate in our statewide analysis. Hold a memorial at your church — Logan County churches routinely host these at no charge.
- 2. Check UMWA death benefits — if the deceased was a United Mine Workers member, call 1-800-291-1425 to check for any death benefit. This is money many coalfield families don't know they're entitled to.
- 3. Apply for DHHR burial assistance — up to $1,000 for eligible families. Contact the Logan County DHHR office. Many families qualify but never apply.
- 4. Use a family or church cemetery — hollow cemeteries and church burial grounds are often free or very low cost for family members. This eliminates the $600 to $1,200 commercial cemetery plot cost.
- 5. Check veteran benefits — the coalfields produced generations of military veterans. VA burial benefits cover up to $2,004. Any Logan funeral home can help with the paperwork.
Lost Your Mine Benefits? There's Help.
When coal jobs disappear, employer life insurance goes with them. Final expense insurance replaces that coverage — plans start at $30/month with no medical exam, and the payout covers a full funeral.
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Cemeteries in the Logan Area
- Forest Lawn Cemetery — Logan, largest community cemetery in the area
- Highland Memory Gardens — Logan County
- Numerous hollow and church cemeteries — throughout Logan County, many families have been buried in the same hollows for generations
- WV National Cemetery, Grafton — VA national cemetery (~200 miles north)
Cemetery plot costs in the Logan area range from $400 to $1,000 for commercial cemeteries — the lowest in our statewide analysis. Many families use church or hollow cemeteries where there is no plot cost.