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What happens if the death occurs mended, especially if there is an
in the middle of the night or on the extended gap between death and
weekend? burial or cremation.
We are here to help, funeral directors
are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a How much does a funeral cost?
week, and 365 days a year. The cost of the funeral varies
depending on the wishes you have. The
What if a death occurs away from my average cost of a funeral is between
home town? $6,000-$8,000. The cost includes
We are here to help, we can arrange all professional services including
to have your loved one transported transportation, embalming and other
home from anywhere in the world. We preparations, the use of a facility for
will assume responsibility and make the ceremony, and the purchase of a
the proper arrangements to have the casket or urn.
decedent returned to the community.
Why are funerals so expensive?
What is embalming and what Funerals are labor intensive and
purpose does it serve? require a lot of work from a lot of
Embalming sanitizes and preserves people. The cost of a funeral goes
the body; it also slows down the beyond merchandise such as caskets.
decomposition process and enhances It includes the services of a funeral
the appearance of the body damaged director in making the necessary
by traumatic death or illness. arrangements, filling out forms, and
Embalming gives time to the family of dealing with all the other people
the deceased to arrange a service, and involved in the death (doctors, lawyers,
allows the family the option of having insurance companies). Funeral
an open-casket viewing. directors work an average of 40 hours
per funeral. The cost of operating a
Do I need to have an embalming? funeral home is factored into the cost
No. However, some countries, as well. Funeral homes are a 24 hour
including Canada, require embalming operation, with extensive facilities that
by law in order for remains to leave need to be maintained and secured.
or enter the country. If it is not your
religious custom, embalming is recom-
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