How much does a funeral cost?
In 2003 the charge for an adult, full-service funeral, was $5,375. This includes a professional service charge, transfer of remains, embalming, other preparation, use of viewing facilities, use of facilities for ceremony, hearse, limousine, and casket. The casket included in this price is an 18-gauge steel casket with velvet interior, which may or may not be the most common casket chosen. Vault, cemetery, and monument charges are additional. (Source: 2003 Federated Funeral Directors of America (FFDA) FH Report.
A funeral, like any other service, can have a range of prices depending on the provider. It is similar to asking “How much does a wedding cost?” Funeral costs are divided into two categories: services, as provided by the funeral director and funeral home staff; and merchandise, such as caskets, outer burial containers, urns, etc. The average regular adult funeral in the U.S. in 1996 cost $4,287, according to the Federated Funeral Directors of America. This price generally includes funeral home staff services, professional care, use of the funeral home and equipment, automotive equipment, visitors register, acknowledgment cards, and casket. However, the price will vary greatly depending on you location, the company that is serving you and the type of funeral you choose. It is a Federal Trade Commission regulation that all funeral-related charges be itemized, printed on a general price list and made available to the public by phone, mail or in person. Therefore it is easy to comparison s
There are various factors that contribute to the overall cost of a funeral and therefore, it is difficult to speak in terms of averages or ball park figures. The cost of a funeral varies and is distinct to each individual family based on their needs, wishes and preferences. Factors that contribute to the cost are generally; casket selection, vault selection, limousine selection, death notice selection, duration of wake (one or two days), etc. When you sit down with the funeral director to make your selections, all of the associated costs will be thoroughly explained.
Funeral costs vary depending on the funeral home and type of services and merchandise selected. There are two types of costs associated with a funeral: (1) services provided by the funeral home and (2) merchandise such as a casket or urn. Some types of services require more or less involvement of our professional staff and facilities than others and are priced accordingly. We pride ourselves on our ability to help every family create a meaningful tribute and lasting memorial for their loved one in any price range. Call or visit our funeral home to discuss your needs and to receive a general price list that will give you full details. And remember, if choosing burial or interment, you may need to purchase cemetery or mausoleum space as well as some type of memorial. Those arrangements are sometimes made separately with a cemetery.
A. A funeral, like any other service, can have a range of prices depending on the provider. It is similar to asking, “How much does a wedding cost?” Funeral costs are divided into two categories: services, as provided by the funeral director and funeral home staff; and merchandise, such as caskets, vaults, urns, etc. It is a Federal Trade Commission regulation that all funeral-related charges be itemized, printed on a General Price List (GPL) and made available to the public by phone, mail or in person. The services and merchandise selected will determine the final cost. The cost of services includes use of the funeral home facilities and equipment, motor vehicles and professional services provided by the funeral home staff. The merchandise purchased for a funeral, while varying considerably because of individual consumer preferences, will most generally include such items as a casket, outer burial container, memorial/prayer cards, death certificate, clothing, register book, acknowledg
