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AVERAGE FUNERAL COST: WHAT TO EXPECT AND PLAN FOR

March 19, 2024

How much does an average funeral cost, you ask? Well, it’s never the answer you
want to hear but…it depends. A funeral isn’t just one thing – it is a
composition of arrangements, meetings, preparations, paperwork, and everything
in between.

There is a lot of planning that goes into a traditional funeral service with
varying options and packages to choose from, so average funeral costs will
depend on a combination of all these factors.

However, it’s common knowledge that funerals are expensive. If you are planning
a funeral for your loved one and prefer a traditional burial instead of
cremation, be prepared for a case of sticker shock.


AVERAGE FUNERAL COST BREAKDOWN: FEES AND CHARGES

According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the median cost
of an adult funeral with viewing and burial for calendar year 2016 was $7,360.
For most consumers, understanding exactly what they’re getting for their funeral
money can help them come to terms with what might seem like outrageous prices.

Here’s a breakdown of the $7,360 average funeral cost to help shed some light on
funeral charges:

ITEM $$$ Funeral Director Services – these are the basic services provided by
the funeral director which are non-declinable. They include filing the death
certificate, procuring permits, arranging the funeral service, ensuring safe
handling of remains during transportation, and general overhead expenses. $2,100
Removal of Remains – transferring the body from place of death to funeral home.
$325 Embalming – although strongly recommended for funeral viewings, embalming
is not a legal requirement if the body is immediately buried or cremated. But
embalming may be necessary in certain cases, e.g., traditional funeral with
viewing. $725 Body Preparation – this includes services such as washing the
body, clothing, makeup, and hair styling. $250 Viewing & Ceremony – these fees
include rental charges for the funeral home venue and staff labor costs. Total
charges depend on the type of ceremony, size of the space, and location of the
facility (add extra money if you plan on serving food). Visitation1 Funeral
Ceremony2 $4251



$5002

Transportation – charges for a hearse, limousine and/or other service vehicle,
plus extra if there is a funeral procession. Procession fees depend on travel
distance and number of participants. $475 Memorial Print Package – this
comprises costs for funeral programs, memorial cards, printed keepsakes, etc.
$160 Casket – this is the big-ticket item. Caskets are synonymous with
traditional burial and come in all shapes and sizes from a simple pine box to a
top of the line gold casket. $2,400 Total Median cost of Funeral with Viewing
and Burial $7,360

Note: other amenities such as flowers, clergy honorarium, musicians, memorial
videography, obituary filing, etc., are considered additional costs and will
need to be added to the overall budget as necessary.


SIX FEET UNDER

Last but not least, there are burial expenses to take into account after the
funeral service is over. Usually, burial occurs in a cemetery and it is assumed
that the family has already paid for the cemetery grave plot. In addition to the
cost of the plot, most cemeteries require a burial vault or grave liner to
prevent the grave from sinking further into the ground as the casket declines
over time.

Grave liners cost a little less as they cover only the top and sides of the
casket while a burial vault surrounds the casket and is often made of reinforced
concrete. The median cost of a vault is $1,395.


OTHER BURIAL EXPENSES INCLUDE:

 * Interment fees – opening and closing the grave.
 * Headstone – this can be a flat grave marker or a more elaborate tomb
   monument.
 * Cemetery perpetual care fees – perpetual care ensures continuing maintenance
   and care of the gravesite but is only offered by some cemeteries.

To find out more about average funeral costs in your area, visit Funeralocity
and compare prices of funeral homes in your location.


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