What Does a Funeral Cost?
The average cost of a funeral is $8,500, but many traditional funerals can cost more than $10,000. Many people feel there is a connection between how much is spent and how much you loved your family member or friend, but that should not be the case. Letting your family members know your wishes ahead of time will help them realize they do not have to spend money to show their love.
Of course it depends on what you want, but here are some basic costs:
Transportation
Hearse - $135–$250
Limousine - $125–$250
Facilities and Services
Funeral Home - $1,500-$3,500
Cremation - about $700, including container
Visitation
On-site - $100–$520
Off-site - $275–$550
Funeral
On-site - $100–$850
Off-site - $200–$660
Graveside Ceremonies - $50–$415
Memorial Service
On-site - $100–$670
Off-site - $100–$520
Removal of Remains - $125–$300
Casket / Cremation Urn
Low-end Casket - $90–$860
High-end Casket - $2,995–$65,000
Low-end Cremation Urn - $25–$235
High-end Cremation Urn - $335–$3,650
Burial container
Vault - $375–$525
Liner - $285–$525
Professional and Administrative Services
Embalming - $100–$525
Opening and Closing the Grave - $350-$1,500
Headstones or grave markers - $500 to several thousand
Grave Plot - $350-$3,000
Death certificates - depends on state
Obituary - call your local newspaper