Whats the best way to save money on a funeral?
Plan ahead of time then take out a reasonable insurance policy that will cover the funeral costs. For most people reading this site, this will not be helpful as you are already in an “emergency” state, planning a funeral for someone who has unexpectedly died. The best scenario in this case is to call around to three funeral homes in your area and get a general price list (GPL). As with any other major purchase, you may realize that there are wide variations in prices and value. You will find that conglomerate owned funeral homes are likely more expensive. Alternately, you can look at the option of cremation or green burial, if these would meet the wishes of the deceased.
