Benefits of Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Traditional burial costs are rising, and many are turning to cremation services to simplify the process. See what hidden costs are associated with funeral plans.
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The last thing anyone wants to worry about after losing a loved one is the financial burden associated with funeral planning. What started as plans to honor someone’s life is quickly overshadowed by, “How are we going to pay for this?” Comfort can come in knowing that there are alternatives, like cremation, that can save you from the hidden costs of a traditional burial.
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Rising Funeral Costs Are Leading More People Toward Cremation
Unless it is your job, planning for a funeral isn’t something many people get used to or understand – financially speaking. Yet, these burial costs quickly add up. During such an emotionally taxing time, it can be difficult to research and price things out, but this is why more are leaning toward cremation services to cut down on the average cost and simplify the process.
The average cost of funeral services seems to be rising. The National Funeral Directors Association estimated the median cost to be nearly $9,000, yet the average cost of cremation cuts that number by a third or more. Why such a difference?
Let’s break it down:
The Costs of Traditional Burials
Embalming
You can avoid embalming costs (typically $725+) if you choose cremation services. If you aren’t planning on doing cremation within 24 hours, it’s likely your state will still require it, but with pre-planning, your cremation process can be ready whenever that time comes with direct cremation services. Eliminate stress and worry so that you can focus on the more important emotional needs of that moment.
- You can avoid embalming costs
- 24 hours, it’s likely your state will still require it, but with pre-planning,
- you can focus on the more important emotional
- You can avoid embalming costs
- 24 hours, it’s likely your state will still require it, but with pre-planning,
- you can focus on the more important emotional
You can avoid embalming costs (typically $725+) if you choose cremation services. If you aren’t planning on doing cremation within 24 hours, it’s likely your state will still require it, but with pre-planning, your cremation process can be ready whenever that time comes with direct cremation services. Eliminate stress and worry so that you can focus on the more important emotional needs of that moment.
