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Planning ahead can help mitigate the financial toll on loved ones. By Geoff Williams
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April 30, 2019
By Geoff Williams
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April 30, 2019, at 1:44 p.m.
The average funeral cost for a traditional service is between $8,000 and $10,000. ( iStockPhoto)
Making funeral arrangements is never easy, but it's crucial to prevent your loved ones from incurring an emotional and financial toll. After all, funeral costs can be exorbitant, so it's essential to consider prepaid funeral plans, burial costs and other details to mitigate unexpected expenses for family members and loved ones grieving. According to the funeral home comparison website Parting.com, you can expect the average funeral cost for a traditional service to be between $8,000 and $10,000. As unpleasant as it may be to think about, you need to plan ahead to reduce costs with long-term budgeting. " Despite amazing advances in medical science and technology, the mortality rate for human beings stands at a whopping 100 percent," says Elizabeth Fournier, an undertaker and the owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services in Boring, Oregon. " Funeral and burial arrangements are one of life's large expenses, and like purchasing a house, a wedding or a car, paying for after-death care can have a substantial effect on your wallet," Fournier says. To stay prepared, take the following considerations into account when it comes to funeral expenses. [
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