Title: How Much Does The Average Funeral Cost? | BestLifeRates.org
Headings: How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
Table of Contents
The Average Cost of a Funeral – An Itemized List
Cost by Type of Funeral
Cost of Cremation
53%
Cost of Burial
Comparing Costs of Cremation vs Burial
Cost of Individual Funeral Expenses
Non-declinable Service Fee
Transporting the Body
Embalming
Preparatory Fees
Staff and Facility Fees
Printed Memorial Programs
Transportation
Casket
Vault
Cremation Casket
20%
Urn
Additional Costs
Cost of Funerals Over Time
Median Cost Comparison of Funeral
Change in Funeral Prices and Consumer Cost Over Time
227%
How to Prepare for a Funeral
How to Save on a Funeral
Alternatives to Traditional Funerals
Direct Burial or Cremation
Green Funeral
Military Funeral
Assistance-based Funeral
FAQs
Can you use a health savings account to pay for a funeral?
Funeral expenses are not considered as health expenses, so you can’t use your HSA or flexible spending account on them.
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Author:
Parker King

Content: The stats below compare the basic and associated costs of each. Cost of Cremation
Data from the NFDA also shows the median cost of cremation with a casket and urn is $6,645, with a general cremation fee of around $350. 53%
Cremation is becoming more popular due to its affordability. Statista reports a 53.1% cremation rate in the US in 2018, up from 36.22% in 2008 [ 3]. Without a funeral service, cremation could cost around $1,000 to $3,000. Cost of Burial
$7,640
The median cost of a traditional funeral with a casket is $7,640, and the median cost of a funeral with a vault is $9,135. While most states don’t require vaults for burial, many cemeteries do in order to reinforce the casket and protect it from sinking under the weight of the ground and equipment. Comparing Costs of Cremation vs Burial
Without a casket and service, the cost of cremation is drastically lower than that of a burial. Even if you opt for cremation with a memorial service, the cost is significantly lower as a full burial comes with added costs like a plot and headstone. When you factor in these additional expenses, the cost of burial can easily climb above $10,000.