Title: Average Funeral Costs: Pricing Breakdown Of Funeral Expenses (Cremations, Burials, and Services)
Headings: Average Funeral Costs: A Pricing Breakdown Of Funeral Expenses (Cremations, Burials, and Services)
Average Funeral Costs: A Pricing Breakdown Of Funeral Expenses (Cremations, Burials, and Services)
How Much A Funeral Costs In America
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How Much Does A Funeral Cost?
What Is The Average Cost Of A Funeral?
Funeral Costs In America
How Much A Funeral Costs By Type Of Service
How Much Does Cremation Cost?
Most Americans should expect to pay about $6,000 for a cremation and service.
How Much Does It Cost To Be Buried?
How Much Does It Cost For A Funeral Service/Wake?
The Cost Of Cremation Vs. Burial
A Breakdown Of Funeral Expenses And Fees
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Other Costs
Average Funeral Costs Based On Location
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The 10 Most Expensive Cities To Die In (For Traditional Funerals)
The 10 Least Expensive Cities To Die In (For Traditional Funerals)
The 10 Most Expensive Cities To Die In (For Cremation Services)
The 10 Least Expensive Cities To Die In (For Cremation Services)
The Most Populous U.S. Cities And Their Average Funeral Costs
“What If I’m Paying Too Much For Funeral Expenses?”
How To Save On Funeral Costs
Steps You Can Take To Financially Prepare For A Funeral
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Content: A burial plot typically costs anywhere between $700 and $2,000 for public cemeteries and $2,000 to $5,000 for private cemeteries. Vaults, mausoleums, and upright headstones add thousands to your end cost as well. How much does a headstone cost? Grave marker and headstone prices vary widely, between $1,000 for a basic marker and as much as $5,000 for an upright headstone. That means that an unexpected funeral, with the cost of the full services, grave plot, and marker, can easily cost between $9,000 and $15,000. Many families might panic at this high average burial cost, but there are cheaper options. For instance, direct burials, in which the body is not embalmed and there is no visitation, usually costs from $3,000 to $5,000. In a situation where one does not have a plot beforehand, a direct burial will likely bring the overall burial expenses to between $5,000 and $10,000. Many families prefer to plan and pay for plots well in advance or pay for a family plot in which a section of a graveyard is preferred for family members. ( Note that if your loved one is a veteran, you may be able to get a burial allowance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .)