A Funeral and its products, services and events can be costly, no matter one's financial situation.

According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the median cost for a Funeral with Viewing and Burial in 2019 was $7,640.

Therefore, before purchasing anything, review ways to save money help pay for all that's required.

Ways to Save Money

• Review the "Understand Your Rights" and "Shop Funeral Homes" checklists for more information on how to save


• Knowing what is and is not legally required helps to make appropriate purchase decisions and not overspend unnecessarily


• For example, not everything needs to be purchased from a Funeral Home; caskets, urns, or headstones may be purchased somewhere else


• For example, an expensive venue may not be required for a Memorial Service or other post-Funeral events; free venues such as someone's home, a public area, park, or house of worship may work well

Ways to Raise Money

• Community support during a challenging time can be beneficial, both emotionally and financially


• Fundraising websites can help raise money to support expenses by messaging supporters and keeping track of provided funds


• Those who typically provide support are family, friends, co-workers, places of worship, or local businesses and clubs


• Review the End-of-Life Planning checklists for more information and links