Nelsen Williamsburg
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Nelsen Williamsburg
3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 · (757) 565-1141
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.8121 Google reviews
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About Nelsen Williamsburg

Nelsen Williamsburg is a full-service funeral home and crematory located in Williamsburg, VA, operating as part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in the United States — families who prefer an independently or locally owned provider may want to keep that in mind. They offer a range of services including burial, cremation, and pre-planning arrangements, and having an on-site crematory is a meaningful capability that gives families more direct oversight of the cremation process. Pricing information was not available for this summary, so we recommend requesting an itemized General Price List directly from the funeral home to compare costs against other local providers. Nelsen holds a 4.8-star rating across 121 Google reviews, which reflects a strong and consistent track record; customers frequently highlight the professionalism and genuine compassion of staff members, with several reviewers specifically praising the team for clear communication, patience during the arrangements process, and attentiveness during difficult moments.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Apr 23, 2024
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,050
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,295
Direct cremation from
$3,050
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$2,850
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,095
Other Preparation of the Body6 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$295
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$395
Hairdresser
$75
Restoration (Per hour/where necessary)
$55
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$1,295
Refrigeration
$650
Use of Facilities and Staff14 items
Staff Services for Urn Committal (Our services include accompaniment of remains to cemetery,
$395
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$395
Second Day of Visitation
$215
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$845
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$845
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$945
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,295
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation, Same Day as Service.
$295
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$395
Reception Room
$500
Tahara Room
$150
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$250
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$250
Transportation8 items
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$570
Transfer to or from airport
$395
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$495
Flower Vehicle
$150
Service vehicle
$150
Overtime Sunday/Holiday extra livery charge
$150
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$500
Family Vehicle
$250
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$3,085
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home2 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, Transfer of remains
$2,265
This charge includes Professional Staff and Services for Anatomical Donation, Refrigeration, Transfer
$1,335
Caskets1 items
Caskets
$1,000
Urns61 items
A Life Remembered Book™
$50
Acknowledgment Cards (Per 100)
$60
Additional Prayer Cards (Per 25)
$36
Additional Service Folders (Per 25)
$36
Additional Thank-You Cards (Per 25)
$30
Air Tray
$250
Bookmarks (Per 12)
$25
Burial Clothing
$25–$275
Butterfly Release
$200
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$30–$75
Catered Receptions
$495
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Combination Unit
$250
Cremation Jewelry Bundle - This cremation jewelry bundle includes a matching pendant and
$295
Cremation Witnessing Fee
$395
Crematory Fee
$725
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Leather Presentation Box
$50
Dignity Memorial Packages
$295–$395
Dove Release
$350
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Elegant Thank-You Cards (Per 50)
$60
Embossed Service Folders (Per 100)
$145
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial® (Internet Memorial/Archive)
$395
External Celebrant
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Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$120–$350
Funeral Ark Service
$100
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$150
Memorial Book
$50
Memorial Diamond
$3,499–$16,000
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Mid-Size Register Book
$40
Monument
$500
Moving Memories™ DVD - Additional copies
$25
Oversized Register Book
$140
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$60
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Service Folders (Per 100)
$60
Single Small Medallion Case
$45
Temporary Grave Marker
$45
Themed Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$145
Themed Service Folders (Per 100)
$145
Timeless Touch™ Silver Rimmed Pendant w/Chain
$295
Triple Small Medallion Case
$75
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Howard Reardon Jr
2 months ago

Excellent follow through and compassion for our family. A job and service that is not for everyone. Very professional as we watched Dad leave. God bless your service and thank you again.

★★★★★A Bell
3 months ago

Jennifer and Randy Kelley are a great team that worked very well together to help with my son’s celebration of life. I truly appreciated their help in every area of need to make my part in preparing for my son’s service go smoothly. Even waiting in freezing temperatures to make sure everything was f…

★★★★★Ken Hoffman
4 months ago

Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory in Williamsburg, Virginia, consists of compassionate, caring funeral directors and staff who truly know how to assist and care for the surviving family members of a departed loved one.

★★★★★Janice & Richard Wrobel
7 months ago

Recently my son and I visited Nelsen Funeral Home to make arrangements for my funeral and select a casket. I found them to be professional and knowledgeable. They explained and itemized everything. I heartily recommend them to anyone needing their services.

★★★★★Elizabeth Favre
a year ago

All employees of Nelsen Funeral home that I spoke with were very polite and helpful. Randy was aware of my feelings in explaining all aspects of the arrangements. He gave me time to make decisions, was able to answer my questions and made the whole process a positive experience. I would definitely …

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(757) 565-1141
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews121 reviews →
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