Learn How To Save Money On An Unexpected Funeral

When someone passes away unexpectedly, the high funeral costs can often make the situation even more stressful than it already is. If you have to plan an unexpected funeral, it is important to realize that there are ways you can save money on the overall cost of the funeral. Use the guide that follows to learn a few ways to make any funeral more affordable.

Choose Cremation Over a Burial

When planning a funeral, it is important to realize that you will have to choose between having your loved one buried, or having them cremated, if they did not specify which they would prefer before they passed away. A cremation will often be more inexpensive than a burial because there is less for the mortuary to do.

Choose a Grave Marker over a Headstone

A grave marker is a small plaque that is placed at the head of the area where your loved one will be laid to rest. A headstone is much more expensive than a grave marker because it is so much larger and more difficult to make. A grave marker can be used for a place where you spread the ashes or where you choose to bury your loved one.

Determine if You Want to Buy an Urn

There are many different types of urns available, from which you can choose. You need to be sure to take the time to realize that you do not need a fancy urn for your loved ones ashes, especially if you plan to spread them somewhere. Some funeral homes have rental urns available that you can use to display your loved ones ashes during a funeral, so that you do not actually have to buy an urn.

Do Not Have a Wake

To save as much money as possible on the funeral, do not have a wake at the funeral parlor. Instead, wait and have a memorial service for your loved one at your home or a family member's home. This allows you to be sure that you spend as little as possible on the funeral and allows other family members to do something to help with the funeral.

These simple methods of saving money on funeral costs will allow you to have the funeral for your loved one that they deserve without having to spend every dime you have on it. Meet with the funeral services director and make all of the plans in one day so that you can focus your energy on mourning your loss and celebrating the life that your loved one lived. 

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