Funeral costs are climbing. Here's how to manage expenses

The cost of saying goodbye is climbing. Here are some alternatives to traditional burials — and what to do when you can't ...
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Funerals are expensive: 15 funeral costs to remember

A loved one passing away is one of the most difficult experiences anyone will go through. And this event can be made all the more worse if you have to deal with costly funeral expenses as you grieve.
Newsweek

Funerals Are More Expensive Than Last Year

The cost of nearly everything is rising in the U.S., but economic circumstances are grim enough that even funerals are more expensive. Funeral costs surged 4.8 percent since last year, according to ...
KWTX

Inflation causes funeral services costs to increase

WACO, Texas (KWTX) -According to a survey done in December of 2023, the National Funeral Directors Association calculated the increase of cremation and burial costs from 2021. Experts deemed that ...
ConsumerAffairs

What to ask when considering a pre-paid funeral plan

As funeral costs continue to rise, more Americans are considering pre-paid funeral plans as a way to lock in prices and spare loved ones from difficult financial decisions. The concept is simple: pay ...
Daily Inter Lake

Rising funeral costs put financial strain on families across the U.S.

Funeral expenses' impact on families can linger long after the burial. More people are relying on borrowed funds like credit or crowdsourcing through GoFundMe to cover rising funeral costs that have ...
THE WEEK

How to cut the cost of dying

The cost of dying is on the rise as funeral costs hit a record high. Research by SunLife shows that after two years of falls, "the cost of a basic funeral in the UK is on the rise again", having ...