diff --git a/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.stories.tsx b/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.stories.tsx
index 6cd1391..cbae1aa 100644
--- a/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.stories.tsx
+++ b/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.stories.tsx
@@ -159,6 +159,21 @@ export const CompareLoading: Story = {
   },
 };
 
+/** "In comparison" selected state — package is already in the basket.
+ *  The Compare button is swapped for a soft-brand-tinted inert pill
+ *  with a check icon; removal happens via the CompareBar, not here. */
+export const InCart: Story = {
+  args: {
+    name: 'Traditional Family Cremation Service',
+    price: 6966,
+    sections: [{ heading: 'Essentials', items: essentials.slice(0, 4) }],
+    total: 6966,
+    onArrange: () => alert('Make Arrangement'),
+    onCompare: () => {},
+    inCart: true,
+  },
+};
+
 // --- Without Extras ----------------------------------------------------------
 
 /** Simpler package with essentials and optionals only — no extras */
diff --git a/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.tsx b/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.tsx
index 3211399..834af93 100644
--- a/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.tsx
+++ b/src/components/organisms/PackageDetail/PackageDetail.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import React from 'react';
 import Box from '@mui/material/Box';
 import InfoOutlinedIcon from '@mui/icons-material/InfoOutlined';
+import CheckRoundedIcon from '@mui/icons-material/CheckRounded';
 import type { SxProps, Theme } from '@mui/material/styles';
 import { Typography } from '../../atoms/Typography';
 import { Button } from '../../atoms/Button';
@@ -53,6 +54,11 @@ export interface PackageDetailProps {
   arrangeDisabled?: boolean;
   /** Whether the compare button is in loading state */
   compareLoading?: boolean;
+  /** Whether this package is already in the comparison basket. When true,
+   *  the Compare button swaps to an "In comparison" selected-state (soft
+   *  brand tint + check icon) and is inert — removal happens via the
+   *  CompareBar, not this button. */
+  inCart?: boolean;
   /** Custom label for the arrange CTA button (default: "Make Arrangement") */
   arrangeLabel?: string;
   /** Disclaimer shown below the price (e.g. for unverified/estimated pricing) */
@@ -124,6 +130,7 @@ export const PackageDetail = React.forwardRef<HTMLDivElement, PackageDetailProps
       terms,
       onArrange,
       onCompare,
+      inCart = false,
       arrangeDisabled = false,
       compareLoading = false,
       arrangeLabel = 'Make Arrangement',
@@ -212,18 +219,42 @@ export const PackageDetail = React.forwardRef<HTMLDivElement, PackageDetailProps
             >
               {arrangeLabel}
             </Button>
-            {onCompare && (
-              <Button
-                variant="soft"
-                color="secondary"
-                size="large"
-                loading={compareLoading}
-                onClick={onCompare}
-                sx={{ flexShrink: 0 }}
-              >
-                Compare
-              </Button>
-            )}
+            {onCompare &&
+              (inCart ? (
+                // Selected-state: soft brand tint + check icon. Inert
+                // (disabled + aria-disabled) — removal happens via the
+                // CompareBar, not this button. sx override keeps the
+                // brand tint instead of the default greyed-disabled look.
+                <Button
+                  variant="outlined"
+                  color="secondary"
+                  size="large"
+                  disabled
+                  startIcon={<CheckRoundedIcon />}
+                  aria-label="Already in comparison"
+                  sx={{
+                    flexShrink: 0,
+                    '&.Mui-disabled': {
+                      bgcolor: 'var(--fa-color-brand-50)',
+                      borderColor: 'var(--fa-color-brand-300)',
+                      color: 'var(--fa-color-text-brand)',
+                    },
+                  }}
+                >
+                  In comparison
+                </Button>
+              ) : (
+                <Button
+                  variant="soft"
+                  color="secondary"
+                  size="large"
+                  loading={compareLoading}
+                  onClick={onCompare}
+                  sx={{ flexShrink: 0 }}
+                >
+                  Compare
+                </Button>
+              ))}
           </Box>
         </Box>
 
diff --git a/src/components/pages/PackagesStep/PackagesStep.tsx b/src/components/pages/PackagesStep/PackagesStep.tsx
index 5153220..538d87b 100644
--- a/src/components/pages/PackagesStep/PackagesStep.tsx
+++ b/src/components/pages/PackagesStep/PackagesStep.tsx
@@ -94,6 +94,10 @@ export interface PackagesStepProps {
   onArrange: () => void;
   /** Callback when the "Compare" button on the PackageDetail panel is clicked */
   onCompare?: () => void;
+  /** Whether the currently-selected package is already in the comparison
+   *  basket. When true, PackageDetail swaps its Compare button into the
+   *  "In comparison" selected-state (inert; removal via CompareBar). */
+  isSelectedPackageInCart?: boolean;
   /** Callback when a nearby-verified package card is clicked (route change to that provider) */
   onNearbyPackageClick?: (id: string) => void;
   /**
@@ -192,6 +196,7 @@ export const PackagesStep: React.FC<PackagesStepProps> = ({
   onSelectPackage,
   onArrange,
   onCompare,
+  isSelectedPackageInCart = false,
   onNearbyPackageClick,
   onSeeAllPackages,
   onProviderClick,
@@ -275,6 +280,7 @@ export const PackagesStep: React.FC<PackagesStepProps> = ({
               terms={selectedPackage.terms}
               onArrange={onArrange}
               onCompare={onCompare}
+              inCart={isSelectedPackageInCart}
               arrangeDisabled={loading}
               arrangeLabel={copy.arrangeLabel}
               priceDisclaimer={copy.priceDisclaimer}
diff --git a/src/demo/apps/arrangement/routes/Packages.tsx b/src/demo/apps/arrangement/routes/Packages.tsx
index 45c431e..69d45c3 100644
--- a/src/demo/apps/arrangement/routes/Packages.tsx
+++ b/src/demo/apps/arrangement/routes/Packages.tsx
@@ -23,11 +23,15 @@ export function PackagesRoute() {
 
   // Compare CTA on the PackageDetail panel just adds the selection to the
   // basket. The floating CompareBar (mounted in App.tsx) handles navigation
-  // once the user has 2+ packages selected.
+  // and removal once the user has 2+ packages selected.
   const handleCompare = () => {
     if (selectedId) basket.add(makeBasketKey(provider.id, selectedId));
   };
 
+  // When the selected package is already in the basket, PackageDetail swaps
+  // the Compare button into its "In comparison" selected state.
+  const isSelectedInCart = selectedId ? basket.has(makeBasketKey(provider.id, selectedId)) : false;
+
   // Tier-3 / tier-2 providers show "nearby verified" cards instead of
   // "more from this provider".
   const secondaryList =
@@ -51,6 +55,7 @@ export function PackagesRoute() {
         )
       }
       onCompare={handleCompare}
+      isSelectedPackageInCart={isSelectedInCart}
       onNearbyPackageClick={(key) => {
         const [otherProviderId] = key.split(':');
         if (otherProviderId) navigate(`/providers/${otherProviderId}/packages`);