Prices to Check

Make copies of this page and check with several funeral homes to compare costs.
"Simple" disposition of the remains:
       Immediate burial __________
Immediate cremation __________
     If the cremation process is extra, how much is it? __________
Donation of the body to a medical school or hospital __________
"Traditional," full-service burial or cremation:
Basic services fee for the funeral director and staff __________
Pickup of body __________
Embalming __________
Other preparation of body __________
Least expensive casket __________
   Description, including model # __________
Outer Burial Container (vault) __________
   Description __________
Visitation/viewing - staff and facilities __________
Funeral or memorial service - staff and facilities __________
Graveside service, including staff and equipment __________
Hearse __________
Other vehicles __________
Total __________
Other Services:
Forwarding body to another funeral home __________
Receiving body from another funeral home __________
Cemetery/Mausoleum Costs:
Cost of lot or crypt (if you don't already own one) __________
Perpetual care __________
Opening and closing the grave or crypt __________
Grave liner, if required __________
Marker/monument (including setup) __________

Information obtained from the Federal Trade Commission

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