Funeral Cost breakdown
Rising Funeral Cost
With the average cost of funerals expected to rise to $18,276 by 2030 life insurance policy are becoming more and more necessary.
Average Funeral Cost
According to the National Funeral Directors Association the average funeral can cost $7,848 (Median Cost of a Funeral with Viewing and Burial) the price can increase to $9,420 when you add a vault, which many cemeteries require.
Current Funeral Breakdown Cost
- Metal Casket: $2,500
- Basic Services Fee: $2,300
- Embalming: $775
- Facilities/Staff for Ceremony: $515
- Facilities/Staff for Viewing: $450
- Hearse: $350
- Removal or Transfer of Remains: $350
- Miscellaneous Preparation: $275
- Printing for Memorial: $183
- Service Vehicle(s): $150
- Vault: $1,572
Total: $9,420
