The Costs of Dying

The Costs of Dying

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According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. A traditional funeral, including a casket and vault, costs about $6,000, although “extras” like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards or limousines can add thousands of dollars to the bottom line. Many funerals run well over $10,000.”

That figure may come as a shock to you, but many people feel a compulsion to spend lavishly, often more than they can afford, on a funeral thinking it reflects how they feel for the deceased. Feelings of guilt often stop them from negotiating the cost of the funeral.