Estimated Cost of a Funeral in the United States
| Item | Cremation Ceremony Cost | Traditional Funeral Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Service of Funeral Director & Staff | $2,195 | $2,595 |
| Transfer of Deceased to Funeral Home | $290 | $290 |
| Embalming | Optional | $600 |
| Other Preparation of the Deceased | $190 | $190 |
| Use of Facilities & Staff for Ceremony | $500 | $500 |
| Casket | $995 | |
| Burial Vault | $900 | |
| Rental Casket | $795 | |
| Hearse | $290 | |
| Procession Car/Flower Car | $190 | |
| Urn | $195 | |
| Urn Vault | $395 | |
| Total for Funeral Home | $4,560 | $6,550 |
| Other Expenses | ||
| Grave Digging and Filling | $300 | $650 |
| Obituary in Local Newspaper | $100 | $100 |
| Honorarium Paid to Minister/Priest | $100 | $100 |
| Florist:Casket Spray | $150 | $150 |
| Grand Total : Suggested Insurance Amount | $5,210 |
$7,550 |
Estimates based upon a review of publicly available price lists from funeral homes in the U.S.
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