How to Find the Cost of Cremation in Your Area
- 1). The first step in determining the cost of cremation in your area is to make some decisions in advance. If you know what services you want you can be sure that you are talking about the same thing with each provided that you contact regarding cremation costs. Some things to consider are in the following steps.
- 2). Cremations can be done in simple wooden boxes, cardboard boxes or sometimes in nothing at all. This depends on what is allowed by the laws in your area. You may have to pay for the wood or cardboard box. Ask if it is included in the cremation costs.
- 3). A decision has to be made as to whether the ashes will be put into a mausoleum, kept in a keepsake urn, or spread. These choices all impact the cremation costs. A spot in the ash urn section of a mausoleum can cost several thousand dollars while scattering the ashes can be free.
- 4). When you are discussing the services provided be sure to find out if pick up and transportation of the body are included in the cost of cremation or if you will be charged separately for it.
- 5). Inquire whether they will be providing you with a certified copy of the death certificate and cremation permit as part of the cremation costs.
- 6). Ask if delivery of the ashes to the family is included in the cost of cremation.
- 7). Once you have your thoughts together contact providers in your area for prices. Prices can vary greatly. Also be aware that a funeral home is in the business to sell services so they will probably try to sell you more services. Don't let the emotions of the time run away with your budget.
- 8). There are national services such as the Neptune Society that specialize in low cost cremation services. The cremation costs with them are even less expensive if you prepay in advance.
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