WHAT ALL FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CREMATION SERVICES-
Cremation over the period of time has become popular with each passing day, influencing people’s choices to decide and plan their end of life processes. It is preferred by families all over the world in place of traditional burials because of many reasons in which the cost takes the center stage. And as we are aware, cremation offers an easier and much more affordable alternative.
However, cremation costs also vary based on several factors, and we will dig deeper in this same context and explore the average costs of cremation, and what else influences it.
Average costs of cremation:
In the western part, especially American and European countries, we find the average cost of cremation typically ranges from $1,000 to $3,500. Now, this price can change depending on where you live, what degree of the services one is expecting, and the funeral home or crematory you choose. Let's take a closer look at the different types of cremation services available around you.
Direct Cremation:
So, this is one of the most simple and straightforward ways to pay your tributes to your loved one. It usually costs between $1000 and $2,500. Direct cremation constitutes the immediate cremation of the body without any formal memorial services beforehand. Although families do later organize some services if they wish to do so for a healthy grieving journey ahead.
Cremation with a memorial service:
The costs with such types of services increases because of the arrangements done for the memorial services. This option would generally cost the customers around $4000. This price will involve the proper cremation, the use of the facilities for the memorial service, and possibly some of the additional services like transportation of the body and the ashes.
Cremation and a traditional funeral service:
While organizing cremation with a traditional funeral service, we have to keep in mind the finances that these would be slightly higher than the other two options mentioned above. The range will follow from $4000 to $7000 or maybe more. This option will include the costs of a cremation casket, cremation urns and other associated services.
Taking notes of the associated costs and their breakdown-
1. Basic services fees-This can be the standard fee charged by the funeral homes or the crematorium for their primary services including handling of the necessary paperwork, coordinating the cremation process and providing the support to the family members in these difficult times. This fee can cost you around $500.
2. Transportation costs- Transportation services are another essentials which funeral homes and crematories can serve you. These come in the category of additional costs. This will include the transportation from the place of death to the funeral home and then to the crematory.
3. Costs for handling the ashes- Once the process of cremation is over, families have to take care of the remains. For this, either they would need to purchase the right urns or the crematory will provide you that. In either case, it will cost you separately. Now, urn prices can vary widely ranging from $50 and can go upto even $600 depending on the choice of the material.
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