Funeral Costs

We understand when making final arrangements for your loved one funeral costs play a significant role in funeral planning. Many important decisions must be made in a cost effective timely manner. Due to the considerable amount of funeral providers in our network, we are pleased to offer you the highest quality of services and guarantee the funeral costs will be affordable. With our courteous staff by your side we are here to provide you with the proper literature so that you may gain knowledge needed to make informed decisions. Funeral costs include a wide range of prices. Costs are split into basically three categories:

• The basic professional services selected: cost for the arrangements provided by the funeral director and staff.
• Merchandise: additional costs for caskets, vaults, urns and other funeral supplies.
• Cash advances: extra fees the funeral home acquires from outside vendors.

We will explain all funeral costs to you in a detailed manner. Costs usually include the basic services of funeral director and staff, professional preparation and care, use of the funeral home and equipment, automotive equipment, acknowledgement cards and casket. Cash advance items are additional funeral costs to consider.  These services are requested by the family and the funeral home will not profit from them.  If for some reason the funeral director doesn't know the actual cost of a cash advance item he/she will give you a written "good faith estimate.  These additional charges might be for clergy or honorarium, newspaper notices, flowers, organist or church sexton etc.  Funeral ceremonies are influenced by religion, cultural tradition, family finances and personal preference.  These different aspects help determine whether the funeral will be quaint or sophisticated, religious or secular, private or public, and where it will be located.  Keep in mind cemetery fees are additional. However funeral costs will also depend on the location of the service, the type of funeral chosen and the funeral home that is serving the family. For many, funeral costs could be a deciding factor as to whether a traditional burial, direct burial or direct cremation will be planned for their loved one. Take time to research our site and view the many services and items that are available.

The average adult funeral costs more than $6,000.00 within the United States. Cremation is approximately ¼ the cost of a traditional burial.  It is a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation that all funeral costs be itemized and printed on a general price list (GPL) which must be made available to all consumers by phone, mail or in person.  This is how funeral costs are regulated and consumers are protected.  This enables consumers to comparison shop and to take advantage of competitive pricing among funeral providers.  Funeral costs can also be compared by using your personal computer from the comfort of your own home.  Using the internet is very time effective.

During a time of loss, factoring in funeral costs can be frustrating and overwhelming.  Planning affordable services will allow families to focus on paying final tributes to their loved one instead of an undue financial strain.  We have designed this website to be used by families as a tool to help make difficult times as easy as possible.  Our caring professionals are here at any hour to assist you select the most suitable memorial arrangements. We will be pleased to present you and your family with all of the memorial options.  Our network of funeral providers ensure you and your family will have peace of mind.  You can rest assured that your loved one is in the right hands and all of his/her final wishes will be carried out respectfully.  For more information about funeral costs please don't hesitate to contact our gracious staff.  Contact us by phone at 1-877-989-9090 or using our contact form.