Make a Donation

Every child deserves to be remembered, and every family deserves support.

Your gift helps Children’s Burial Assistance provide donated burial plots, urns, and compassionate guidance—so families can lay their children to rest with dignity and care.

How your gift helps

  • Funds direct family assistance for burial or cremation needs

  • Sustains the operations that make this support possible

  • Expands our national network so we can say “yes” more often

Questions?
Email info@childrensburialassistance.org or call (980) 355-9505.

Tax-deductible: Children’s Burial Assistance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 020761346

  1. Receipt: A donation receipt will be emailed to you automatically.

  2. Use of funds: Unless designated otherwise, gifts are used where most needed to support families and sustain our programs.

  3. Privacy: Your information is kept confidential and never sold.

Understanding the Cost of a Child’s Funeral

Many families are surprised by the costs associated with a child’s burial or cremation.


These realities highlight why organizations like Children’s Burial Assistance exist — to help families find dignity, compassion, and relief when facing unimaginable loss.

 FAQs

  • Yes. Select “Monthly” in the form—sustaining gifts help us respond quickly and say “yes” more often.

  • Yes. Choose the “In honor / In memory” option during checkout.

  • Yes. Visit /our-services#donate-burial-plot for simple steps to begin a plot donation.

  • In 2025, the average cost of a child’s funeral in the United States generally ranges from $7,500 to $10,000, with most families paying around $8,500 for a traditional funeral with viewing and burial. Costs vary widely by state, funeral home, and whether a family chooses burial or cremation.

  • Item Several choices influence the total cost of a child’s funeral:

    • Service type: Burial, cremation, or direct cremation (without viewing).

    • Location: Urban areas often have higher funeral and cemetery prices.

    • Casket size and materials: Smaller caskets can reduce costs slightly, but the difference is usually modest.

    • Extras: Cemetery fees, grave markers, flowers, or ceremonies (like dove releases) can add thousands more.description

  • Item descrA funeral with cremation usually costs between $6,000 and $7,000.
    Direct cremation — without a ceremony or viewing — may cost between $900 and $2,500, depending on the provider and region.

  • ItemSurprisingly, not by much. While children’s caskets are smaller and may slightly reduce costs, many funeral homes apply similar base fees for services, facilities, and staff.
    Even when simplified, most children’s funerals still exceed $5,000 once cemetery or memorial expenses are included. description

  • These numbers show just how difficult it can be for families to plan a respectful farewell for their child — often without any financial support or preparation.
    That’s why organizations like CBA exist: to help families find dignity, compassion, and relief when they need it most.m description