When someone you love dies, you naturally want to celebrate their life to the fullest extent but that can cost upwards of the thousands of dollars. In the United States, there is an average of 2.4 million funerals a year, usually costing loved ones between $8,000 to $10,000. Preplanning your funeral will not only give you peace of mind that all the details and expenses are taken care of, but it takes the burden of planning off your loved one’s plate so they can grieve. If this step hasn’t been taken care of, you may be wondering what ways you can cut down on the expense of a funeral. Here are some tips to consider according to Wiki.
Consider cremation.
Cremation is an alternative to traditional burial and offers a number of benefits in terms of cost. As a result, any budget-minded person should consider cremation as an option. When thinking about cremation, remember:
Prices are substantially less than those for a full burial. While traditional burials could cost $10,000 or more, the average cost of a cremation is between $2,000 and $4,000. The price disparity is because you are saving money on a casket, embalming, and a variety of other products and services.
Normally the funeral home will make the necessary arrangements for you and will call you when the remains are ready to be picked up.
One way to save even more money on cremation is to arrange it directly through a crematory, rather than through a funeral home.
Several companies offer already made, or custom-made, urns. Do comparison shopping for the best price. Urns can cost from as little as $100 to several thousand.
You may want to forgo the urn and, instead, scatter the ashes in a special location.
Think about donating the body to medical research.
Donating your loved one’s body to medical research is an important option to consider. Donation to medical research will both benefit the larger society and help enable you avoid the cost of a cremation or burial.
You should consider your loved one’s thoughts on donation to medical science. Many people who want to be donated to science put a stipulation in their will or will otherwise inform friends and family of their wishes.
If you (or your deceased loved one) favor/favored this option, you can contact your local university or hospital to see if it is a realistic possibility.
This is by far the least expensive option. Normally the only cost of the donation is transportation. After that, you just have to choose and plan a memorial service.[2]
Depending on your choice of a final resting place, your budget will vary widely. Ultimately, though, your budget will in effect act as a guideline for every other step you take after establishing it. As a result of this, figuring out a budget should be your first priority when you begin the process of planning a funeral.
Take into account any life insurance, burial insurance, or other money the deceased has left behind or specifically earmarked for their final expenses.
Figure out if other friends or family want to or are able to contribute to your loved one’s final expenses.
A good funeral director will help you work within your budget to create a service that will feel meaningful and special.
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Sources:
https://www.policygenius.com/life-insurance/how-much-does-a-funeral-cost/
https://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Funeral-Expenses
