Title: Average cost of a funeral in 2021 (Itemized breakdown) | finder.com
Headings: How much does a funeral cost in 2021?
How much does a funeral cost in 2021?
Funerals come with a hefty price tag — but a life insurance policy can help to cover the costs.
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What is the average cost of a funeral in the US?
What costs are involved with a funeral?
Other funeral costs to consider
The cost of cremation vs. burial
Average funeral costs by region
Can life insurance help pay for a funeral?
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Content: Burial plots. A plot could cost between $1,000 and $4,000 depending on the city the cemetery is located in, and whether it’s a public or private site. Headstones and grave markers. These are made to order, and can cost anywhere from $199 for a simple headstone to $5,000 for an upright headstone and $10,000 or more for elaborate monuments and statues. Flowers. The cost of adorning the casket or ceremony with funeral flowers comes down to the type of flowers you want. Obituary. The price of publishing an obituary in a newspaper or on a website varies between publications. The cost of cremation vs. burial
Cremation is typically less expensive than a traditional burial. The average cost across the US is $6,260, compared to $7,360 for a burial.