Title: 7 ways to save on funeral costs - MarketWatch
Headings: 7 ways to save on funeral costs
7 ways to save on funeral costs
Kaitlyn Wells
Comparison shop online
Skip embalming
Decline the “gasketed casket”
Opt for wood if it’s a direct cremation
Buy a casket or urn elsewhere
Consider a home funeral
Donate to a medical school
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But most consumers don’t shop around when it comes to finding a funeral provider. After all, funerals typically takes place within a limited — and emotionally difficult — time frame, so many stick with the same provider that their relatives use. Experts say that’s the wrong way to go. Thus, to avoid the higher-cost funeral expenses that may incur during the time of death, funeral industry insiders recommend that consumers plan ahead for their own funerals or those of their loved ones, if possible. Doing so gives people the time they need to shop around and learn their rights. Plus, it reduces stress on survivors. “ Most people will only do this once in their lives for another family member, maybe twice,” Slocum says. “ We don’t get a practice time — if we get burned, we can’t get a redo.” Here are 7 ways to save on funeral expenses: Comparison shop online
There are several websites dedicated to helping consumers find low-cost funeral services in their area.