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: $1,495
The vault can add an average of $1,495 to funeral expenses, with some people opting for the most basic cost-effective option and others seeking specialized vaults. Cremation Casket
This is the combustible casket (with no metal components) that the body is placed in for both the service and cremation. 20%
The median cost of a cremation casket is $1,200. These products have seen the biggest increase in cost over the last 5 years at 20%. Urn
One of the few expenses associated with direct cremation, urns are purchased to hold the ashes of the deceased. $295
The median cost of an urn is $295, with a wide range of purchasing options from funeral homes, online outlets, and local retailers. Additional Costs
People who opt for a traditional funeral with a burial have more expenses to consider than the ones listed in the NFDA survey. You should also factor in the cost of: Burial plot: The cost of plots vary regionally, with most ranging between $1,000 and $4,000 [ 4].