Compare multiple Funeral Homes in order to feel confident in a purchase decision.

Price is not always the only way to make a choice; staff personality, services and and facility are also important factors.

In order to compare prices, ask that products and services be itemized; Funeral homes are required by law to provide a General Price List, which shows the cost of all items offered.

These include but are not limited to:

• Cremation


• Burial


• Caskets


• Outer burial containers (vaults)


• Staff services


• Transfer of body to funeral home


• Embalming


• Other preparation of the body


• Use of facilities and staff for a Viewing, Funeral ceremony or Memorial Service


• Use of equipment and staff for a graveside service


• Hearse and limousine


• Forwarding remains to another Funeral Home or location


• Receiving remains from another Funeral Home or location


• Headstone

Use sensible shopping techniques for these purchase decisions, similar to any other type of purchase.

• For example, costs are reduced if viewing time is limited, or if the deceased is dressed in their own clothing


• It's not necessary to purchase the most expensive products or services to properly honor the deceased; resist the temptation to emotionally overspend