Funeral Cost

The average funeral cost continues to rise, so it’s important to understand the elements contributing to the overall price. That way, you can manage funeral costs while designing the perfect tribute. We’ll help you understand what a typical funeral or cremation might cost and explore ways to have a meaningful service while staying within budget.

With its focus on managing and understanding funeral costs, this section of the website provide carefully curated content. You’ll find comprehensive information on funeral expenses, cost-saving tips, and planning options to help you make informed decisions. Our cost calculator can help you estimate your funeral cost and the tips in this section can help you save money.

Managing & Understanding Funeral Costs

Planning ahead can help manage funeral costs effectively, ensuring that expenses do not become overwhelming during difficult times.

What a Funeral Costs

When it comes to learning to manage funeral costs, you need to understand what goes into them. Our funeral cost pages will provide everything you need to know, including how to ensure you have the resources available to fund them.

If you’d like to find a price range for the funeral you have in mind, take advantage of our Wise Planning System. Our planner has tools to help you manage funeral costs for specific types of ceremonies and options. The detail shown in your plan will help you understand funeral costs and give you guidance on how you can modify your plan to meet your budget.

HOW MUCH DOES A FUNERAL COST

HOW MUCH DOES A FUNERAL COST

Learn about funeral prices and the major cost components of a funeral.

Find Out What a Funeral Costs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Get answers to the most asked questions about funeral costs.

See Funeral Cost FAQs
FUNERAL AND BURIAL INSURANCE

FUNERAL AND BURIAL INSURANCE

Learn your options for prepaying with insurance.

Learn Your Funeral Insurance Options

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AFTER ME by Funeralwise: A thoughtful legacy for those who survive you.

Your passing will leave your loved ones with the difficult task of making funeral arrangements, celebrating your life, and handling post-funeral matters. AFTER ME is the perfect way to ensure that your family knows your final wishes and can access critical information about your home, possessions, and digital accounts.

The AFTER ME system helps you gather, organize, and store your information and documents. You’ll be able to leave behind a plan for your funeral or memorial service, documents to finalize your affairs, and information to commemorate your life.

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Why trust Funeralwise for Funeral Planning?

Funeralwise is an independent, unbiased resource specializing in do-it-yourself funeral planning for people seeking affordability with dignity. We have been active since 2008 and are proud to be the largest provider of funeral-related information on the web. Visit our About Us page for more details about us and why we can be your trusted advisor for all things related to funerals, including managing funeral costs.

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Expert Contributors to our Funeral Planning Pages

To learn more about the full authority and expertise of Funeralwise, visit our About Us page. The Wise Guys who contributed to this page include Rick Paskin, Jennifer Lane, Molly Gorny. We have the know-how to help you manage and understand funeral costs. If you have any questions about our experience, how we can help you plan for what comes next, or about our editorial team, please email us at support@funeralwise.com.

How Much Will Your Funeral Cost? Try Our QuickPlan to Find Out.