Funeral Prices Explained

When planning a funeral the funeral prices are one of the many elements that can be difficult to contend with, the loss of a loved one is difficult enough and for some families, the funeral prices can make the situation even harder to bear, because different types of funerals incur different costs and different circumstances can determine the funds that are available, especially if the death is unexpected.

In most cases, the highest costs associated with funerals are for the funeral directors service fee and for the coffin or casket. Other costs involved with funerals are for options such as funeral notices, floral tributes, mourning vehicles, musicians, customised printing, memorial books, dove releases, photo presentations, clergy or celebrant fees and church or chapel fees.

Deciding upon the type of interment will be an important part of the funeral arrangement and it is common for families to underestimate the cemetery or crematorium fees, which certainly effect the overall cost of the funeral, however, loved ones often make their preferences clear before their passing and it is up to the deceased’s family to ensure that they chose the options that will honour those requests.

The funeral costs can be excessive for families who don’t obtain quotes from several funeral directors before making a final decision, and some funeral directors require to be paid before the funeral which can be a difficult ordeal for some families, which is why we don’t require our client families to pay for any of our services before the funeral, and we always help our client families to choose the options that they can afford, whilst also being mindful about the crucial individual needs and requirements.

Therefore, if you are in need of funeral help and assistance, feel free to give us a call so that  we can give you a funeral estimate that clearly describes all of the costs, and keep in mind that you don’t have to choose the first funeral company that comes to mind, or the first funeral company that someone may have recommended.