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Funeral Expenses, Cost and Educating
Yourself About Funeral Arrangements
By Titus Gerard
Dealing with the high cost of funeral expenses without
life insurance can create debt for the surviving members
of the decease. The average funeral service and burial
can cost anywhere from five thousand ($5,000) to eight
thousand ($8,000) dollars for just the basic essentials.
It would help you a great deal to do some research prior
to scheduling funeral arrangements with your local
funeral director.
Fees For Handling the Body
All funeral homes charge a flat fee for handling the
body in preparation for the funeral ceremony. The body
preparation stands alone and it is one of the most
important elements of services the funeral home provide.
The funeral director will also provide detailed pricing
for other services such as: funeral service visitation,
obtaining death certificates, family limousines and the
hearse, paper work and receipts. Every funeral is very
different which is mainly based on the character of the
decease. You may be able to add or remove different
services provided by the funeral home. For instance: the
funeral home may charge a premium to use their
facilities for the funeral ceremony and your local
church may only require a donation.
Selecting a Casket or Coffin
There are a wide variety of choices when it comes to
selecting a casket or coffin. Caskets are made from just
about any natural resource you can imagine. The casket
is typically the most expensive item on your list when
making funeral arrangements. The decedents body will
remain in the casket forever so you may want to select a
durable material that can weather any storm. As a
reminder, the law changed a few years ago where it
permits anyone to purchase a casket which can save you a
ton of money.
Burial Containers and Grave Inserts
The burial container and grave insert will keep the
casket in tact and prevent quick erosion or
contamination. Some states in the U.S. may require a
container or insert which can range in price up to one
thousand dollars ($1,000).
Embalming the Body Remains
The process of embalming the body with embalming fluid
could cost on average about six hundred dollars ($600).
Which in many case will do a great job at preserving the
body for a long period of time. Although, it may not be
required in your local town or state we highly suggest
the embalming process.
The Limousines and Hearse Car
Typically, the family should request and order a
limousine if money permits to keep everyone safe from
driving in such a vulnerable state. The funeral home
will provide whats known as a hearse to transport the
body of the decease and any flowers on view at the
funeral. Expect to pay on average about one thousand
($1,000) dollars for this type of service as this may be
classified as a luxury.
Opening of the Grave and Grave Signs
The actual grave site must be dug up using a bobcat or
dozier, this is an additional expense and could result
in about seven hundred ($700) in expenses. You may elect
to pick out a headstone for your love one but expect to
pay a premium for this addition.
Supplemental Fees and Expenditures
There are a number of additional products that you may
consider to enhance the funeral service. You have the
choice of purchasing these items directly from the
funeral home or you may supply them yourself. Nowadays,
you can purchase funeral programs, prayer cards,
bookmarks, acknowledgments and announcements right off
the Internet. It is best practice to purchase any
printing services from local printers or trade printers
that print in the memorial industry. When purchasing a
funeral spray or flowers for the ceremony you can search
the Internet to get excellent deals and promotions. You
can always search the Internet for promotional codes
that you can enter at checkout for a substantial
discount.
Take some time to educate yourself about making funeral
arrangements before you visit the funeral home. Read
articles and reviews about the funeral services in your
area. Spending a substantial amount of money at one time
should encourage anyone to learn all you can before you
make the final purchase. Planning a funeral for a love
one can be fulfilling knowing that you made the final
arrangement and put your love one away in class and
style. You don't have to spend a fortune just to have a
memorable funeral service. And you don't have to settle
for cheap solutions either, so be prepared to ask
questions and be direct and ask for Standards.
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