The total cost of cremation varies greatly from state to state, hovering somewhere between $800 to $3,000. The cost varies on several factors – transportation of remains, filing of required paperwork, additional service charges (removal of pacemaker, use of a special casket designed for cremation, extra handling charges, etc.) and urn selection, among other things.
Typically, a “direct cremation” is your least expensive option – the remains are not embalmed, but instead sent directly to be cremated. You can choose to have the cremains returned in a simple cardboard box rather than a custom urn – a good choice for those whose loved one requested their “ashes” be scattered in a unique site.
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Some people choose to rent a casket for a viewing and then having their remains cremated. This may require embalming however, which will affect final costs.
Hi I am researching the options with cremation. I have seen my family struggle to have funerals and go into debt for them. I do not want to leave a burden on any of my family. I want to know the procedure and cost of all aspects of a cremation. From the quickest and cheapest to one where a viewing can be held then cremation. Thanks ever so much. My Dad just passed away 11/27/2008 and though he prepaid the funeral my mom still had to pay a 700dollar ope/close and then 2000dollars for name plate. so his prepaying still had hidden costs and such. Thanks again.
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Northeast funeral services,inc specializes in direct cremations and direct burials.It provides affordable services throughout new york and greater tri-state area.
I am sorry for the loss of your father and the unexpected expenses you faced. I encountered the same with my father. We were told the price to “open” and “close” the grave was nearly double because the grave was dug on a Friday, but the service wasn’t until the next day, meaning we had to pay the weekend rate. I was furious!
If you would like to explore options for burial, I would recommend you get a copy of Grave Matters, by Mark Harris. You can pick up a copy rather inexpensively from Amazon.
He discusses a wide array of funeral options, from the traditional, to cremation, to a “home” funeral, which I think you will find very helpful.
Be advised that Mr. Harris makes it clear that he is opposed to traditional funerals, as is clearly shown in his treatment of the various choices. He speaks very much of the traditional funeral director and funeral home as if it is simply a money-making scam, and crematoriums as if they are nothing less than saints, whose only intention is to get you through this inconvenient process as cheaply as possible. I believe the truth lies somewhere in the middle for both choices.
The main differences that seem to make the cremation considerably less expensive is that the consumer has a more active role. As a chaplain, I deal with bereaved families on a very regular basis, and it seems that very few are in a position to do some of the things Mr. Harris suggests to defer costs, such as picking up the body yourself, getting all the paper work, such as death certificate, the coroner’s release (if necessary) and any local certificates required for cremation.
To me, the last thing I want to do after losing a loved one is to pick them up in my own vehicle and transport them to the crematorium. The body will most likely be in a bag that will contain any fluids that might escape, but I know from personal experience that this can be a rather unpleasant event. And depending upon how quickly you are able to claim your loved one, there may be an odor, which can happen surprisingly soon after death. Also, if you have a small car, how do you arrange them? Crumpled over? Sitting up? In the vehicle interior or in the trunk?
If you were to choose cremation, I personally feel it is worth it to pay for the above mentioned items. I don’t want to go through courthouse red tape and being referred here there and everywhere.
Even with his bias, the book is an excellent resource, and he offers other resources on each topic as well.
I hope this has been helpful to you.