Funeral costs can be just as individual as the person they are held to celebrate. That being said, where does the average price for a funeral fall? A basic funeral that consists of embalming, viewing, hearse, burial, service fee, transfer of remains and more - costs on average about $7,181.
Funerals are a major expense. Know what to expect.
Death is never convenient. You are never ready to lose a loved one. It’s one of those difficult things in life you simply cannot prepare for.
However, there is something you can prepare for. Be prepared to know what to expect the cost of the funeral to be. Funerals are not cheap, and even with life insurance policies, most families will often have out-of-pocket expenses