Preparing for a funeral for someone you love is never been easy. Funeral brings family together,to mourn for one of their own. Sadness will be all over the place. People are dressed in black,funeral flowers are everywhere,sad eyes,mourning faces and funeral candles are everywhere. Preparing for a funeral is associated with several costs. So,how much does a funeral cost?
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Funeral is considered as a costly process. Without some guidelines,options and information about the things that should be considered,it would be hard for the family. There are many items that should be arranged prior to someone’s death. The funeral process is also what one should consider to know the costs associated with it. First,the family should arrange the transportation of the body to the funeral home and should consider if ever autopsy is necessary,Then,they must process the embalming and preparation of the body. They must arrange the information of the dead to the obituary and choose a funeral home. The family must decide what type of funeral they would have for the body it can be by cremation,traditional burial. green burial or internment in a mausoleum. They must select a casket,grave marker,inscriptions and the location for internment. Then a location for service would also be decided and what service it would be,a memorial,military service,wake,Jewish ceremony,celebration of life or Jewish ceremony. After which,they must choose a florist,flowers to be arranged,picture to be displayed,funeral music to be played,clothing for the deceased to wear,memorial cards,and many more. Then obtain a birth certificate. Foods and services must also be planned beforehand for the service and after the service. Ultimately,they must arrange the burial process.
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Funeral costs is divided into three categories which are the basic service fees,optional service charges and cash disbursements. The basic fees are common to all funerals which might include funeral homes services,fees in obtaining permits and death certificate,arrangements for the burial and many more. Optional service charges covers transporting the body,embalming of the body,cremation and many more. Lastly,the cash disbursements are associated with goods and services,flowers,musicians,caterers,and additional services arranged by the funeral home. With these fees,you can already estimate the costs associated with the funeral which depends on how you want the funeral to be,simple or grand.
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Death is something that no one wants to experience. The loss of loved one is a very devastating moment for the deceased family,friends and colleagues.