What Is The Basic Cost For A Cremation?

Ask The Funeral Expert:  how much is the cost for basic cremation?

my mother died today. Gabriela

The Funeral Expert Reply:

Gabriela,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose your mother. Although the sorrow will never fully go away, this too shall pass.

The basic cost will depend on where you live and what services you need. It can run anywhere from $1,500 to $6,000.

For example — my mother’s cremation was $1,800.00. As per my mother’s request, we had no visitation, funeral service or decorative casket. So it really depends on the funeral home and added services you choose.
If you do not have a relationship with a particular funeral home, you can contact the funeral homes in your area and explain your needs. They should be able to give you a soft estimate of what cremation services cost from their establishment.
The least expensive option would be direct cremation with a basic cremation casket and no visitation or memorial service. Visitation, funeral or memorial services, a special casket, cremation urn, embalming, as well as a few other services will increase the price.
Keep in mind that with cremation (depending on where you live), you maybe able to deal directly with the crematorium. In some cases, this will also decrease the cost of the cremation.
Hope this information was helpful. Please let me know if I can help with anything else. May peace be with you.

 

 

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2 Responses to “What Is The Basic Cost For A Cremation?”

  1. Gabriela says:

    Thank you for your kind words and all the info. They are very helpful as it is a start how I can start this farewell process.

  2. Charles says:

    Cremations are not a green option. They may be a cheaper, less “green” required option, but they are not greener in the environmentally friendly way. The emissions are still significant. The reality is that burial does not have to be any more of a “non-green” option.

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