Oak Hill and Fayetteville anchor Fayette County — gateway to the New River Gorge National Park and a community where coal heritage meets adventure tourism. Funeral costs here fall in the affordable end of WV's range, and families have a handful of well-established local providers plus easy access to Beckley's larger market 20 minutes south.
Prices are estimates based on Fayette County funeral home data. Your costs will vary. Always request an itemized price list.
Oak Hill / Fayetteville Funeral Cost Breakdown
| Service or Item | Oak Hill/Fayetteville Avg. | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services fee (funeral home overhead) | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| Embalming | $700 | $775 |
| Other body preparation (dressing, cosmetology) | $250 | $275 |
| Viewing / visitation | $400 | $450 |
| Funeral ceremony | $475 | $500 |
| Hearse | $300 | $350 |
| Service vehicle | $175 | $200 |
| Basic casket | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| Funeral home subtotal | $6,000 | $7,848 |
| Cemetery plot | $800 | $1,500 |
| Burial vault | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| Headstone | $1,000 – $3,000 | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Total estimated cost | $8,100 – $11,100 | $10,848 – $12,848 |
Fayette County funeral costs are 24% below the national average — comparable to nearby Beckley and among the more affordable areas in southern West Virginia.
Cremation Costs in Oak Hill / Fayetteville
Direct Cremation
Cremation only — no service, no viewing.
Cremation with Memorial
Memorial service followed by cremation.
Full-Service Cremation
Traditional funeral with viewing, followed by cremation.
Fayette County does not have an on-site crematory — cremation is outsourced to facilities in Beckley or other nearby counties. If cremation pricing is your top priority, consider getting a quote directly from Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center in Beckley (20 minutes south), which operates its own cremation facility.
Read our detailed cremation vs burial comparison →
Funeral Homes in Fayette County
Oak Hill
Tyree Funeral Home
Oak Hill
Fayette County's primary funeral provider. A piece of American music history: Tyree Funeral Home is where the body of country legend Hank Williams Sr. was taken after he was found dead in his car in Oak Hill on January 1, 1953. The funeral home has served the community for decades and remains one of the most established providers in southern WV.
High Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1435 East Main St, Oak Hill
Independently owned since 1994. Combined funeral home + memorial park (cemetery on the same property). Serves Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Ansted, Kincaid, Page, Mossy, Dothan, Beckwith, Lansing, and Scarbro. Staff includes a third-generation cemeterian. Over 20 years of community service.
Fayetteville
Dodd Payne Hess Funeral Home
350 West Maple Ave, Fayetteville
Traditional funeral services serving the Fayetteville area and New River Gorge communities.
New River Gorge Funeral Service
Fayetteville
Newer provider serving the Fayetteville/New River Gorge area.
Ansted (Wallace & Wallace)
Wallace & Wallace — Ansted Chapel
Ansted
Part of the Wallace & Wallace 6-location network based in Lewisburg. Serves Fayette County families from their Ansted location, connecting to their southeastern WV crematory network.
Learn about the Wallace & Wallace network →
Five providers across Fayette County, plus Beckley's 6+ funeral homes just 20 minutes south on Route 19. You have more options than the county's size suggests.
A Piece of Music History
Tyree Funeral Home holds a unique place in American cultural history. On January 1, 1953, country music legend Hank Williams Sr. was discovered dead in the back seat of his Cadillac while stopped in Oak Hill. His body was taken to Tyree Funeral Home before being transported to Montgomery, Alabama for burial.
This piece of history has made Tyree Funeral Home and Oak Hill a point of interest for music historians and Hank Williams fans. But for Fayette County families, Tyree is simply their trusted local funeral home — one that has been serving the community with dignity long before and long after that famous night.
The Beckley Connection
Beckley (20 minutes south on Route 19) significantly expands your funeral options:
6+ additional funeral homes — including Rose & Quesenberry (voted best in southern WV), Melton Mortuary & Cremation Center (on-site crematory), and Blue Ridge Funeral Home (Dignity Memorial with combined cemetery).
On-site crematory access — Fayette County has no local crematory. Melton Mortuary in Beckley is the closest provider with their own cremation facility.
Comparable pricing — Beckley averages $6,200 for burial vs Oak Hill's $6,000. The price difference is minimal, so choose based on service quality and convenience rather than cost alone.
See Beckley funeral costs and provider list →
How Oak Hill Compares to Other WV Cities
| City | Avg. Burial | Direct Cremation | Funeral Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill / Fayetteville | $6,000 | $1,150 | 5 |
| Beckley (20 min south) | $6,200 | $1,200 | 6+ |
| Lewisburg (45 min east) | $6,100 | $1,200 | 4+ |
| Charleston | $6,526 | $1,269 | 12+ |
| WV state average | $8,074 | $2,289 | — |
5 Ways to Save on Funeral Costs in Oak Hill
- 1. Compare local AND Beckley providers — Beckley is only 20 minutes south with 6+ options including providers with their own crematories. Widen your search to get the best price.
- 2. Use High Lawn's combined funeral home + cemetery — having the funeral and burial at one location simplifies logistics and may offer package pricing. But compare against a separate funeral home + cemetery.
- 3. Direct cremation for $1,150 — the most affordable option. Hold a memorial gathering at your church or in one of the New River Gorge area's many community spaces.
- 4. Check veteran benefits — VA burial benefits cover up to $2,004. The nearest VA national cemetery is in Grafton (~150 miles north). All local funeral homes can assist with VA paperwork.
- 5. Apply for DHHR burial assistance — eligible Fayette County families can receive up to $1,000 from the WV DHHR. Many families qualify but never apply — ask your funeral director or contact the local DHHR office.
Protect Your Family From an $8,000 Bill
The average Fayette County funeral costs $6,000 to $11,100+. Final expense insurance covers it — plans start at $30/month with no medical exam.
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Cemeteries in the Oak Hill / Fayette County Area
- High Lawn Memorial Park — Oak Hill, combined with High Lawn Funeral Home
- Huse Memorial Park — Fayetteville area
- Fayetteville Cemetery — historic community cemetery
- Various church and community cemeteries — scattered throughout Fayette County, including former coal camp cemeteries
- WV National Cemetery, Grafton — VA national cemetery (~150 miles north)
Cemetery plot costs in the Oak Hill/Fayetteville area range from $600 to $1,400.
Communities Served
Oak Hill and Fayetteville funeral homes serve a wide area of Fayette County and beyond: Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Ansted, Beckwith, Lansing, Kincaid, Page, Mossy, Scarbro, Mount Hope, Thurmond, Gauley Bridge, Rainelle (also served by Wallace & Wallace from Lewisburg), and communities throughout the New River Gorge region.
If you live in one of Fayette County's smaller communities, Oak Hill and Fayetteville providers can arrange transportation. The scenic but winding roads of the New River Gorge area can add time — communicate your location to the funeral home early.