It is estimated that a person will deal with a close relative death every 17 years. Think about the countless changes in these 17 years. Now consider trying to make sound consumer decisions based on information from almost a generation of people. This is almost impossible.
I was always asked how much it cost the funeral. My answer is always, "It depends." This is not a clever aleck answer. If someone tells you that the funeral fee will be $X amount, please be prepared "Oh, by the way, this is not included." Too many factors enter the equation for quick and easy answers. This is a list of possible questions you might want to consider in order to begin determining the cost of the funeral.
Is the funeral public or private? Visiting and watching? Religious service? Services in funeral homes, churches or other places? What is the final treatment? Burial or cremation? If buried, what cemetery or mausoleum? How much is the opening/closing of a grave or mausoleum? Can I buy a grave from another tomb? Do I need a burial bar? Graveside or church? If cremation, what will the cremation wreck do? Will cremation remains buried, buried, scattered, distributed or multiple choices? How many death certificates do you need? What death certificate do you need? How much is the newspaper death notice? Will the photos added to the death notice change the price? Will a funeral luncheon be held? How much does it cost? Tochigi, tombs, headstones, prayer cards, registration books, facilities, caskets, hairdressers, churches, organists, soloists, pigeons release or balloon release? Do you offer cremation commemorative jewels? As a veteran, am I eligible for a free grave at the National Cemetery? Can I use insurance to pay for the service? Do you accept credit cards or PayPal? Can I pay? Can I arrange my own cremation in advance? How do I know if my wishes will be enforced?
These are just some of the questions that need to be answered. Sometimes these answers need to be completed in a short amount of time. If you have time to explore various options, be sure to do so. People often change their plans because they find more choices and corresponding prices. The most important thing is to ask questions. Educated consumers make good choices
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