How much does a funeral cremation plan cost?

How much does a funeral cremation plan cost?

At a higher tier, you can purchase a memorial cremation service plan. This includes all the basic services with the addition of an urn and a memorial service in a church or other place of your choosing. Generally, this package costs around $2000+. Finally, a traditional funeral cremation package can be purchased for upwards of $3000.

Can a funeral director help you plan a cremation?

If you are planning a funeral service before the cremation, you will likely want to work with a funeral home. A funeral director at a funeral home can help you plan the service you’d like to have, and can help coordinate with the crematory that will do the cremation.

What are the different types of cremation plans?

You can purchase a no-frills plan (This is Direct Cremation) which gives you just the basics: paperwork, cremation services, transportation and a cardboard container to house the cremains. You can knock a little off the price by providing your own container. At a higher tier, you can purchase a memorial cremation service plan.

What do you need to know about prepaid cremation services?

There are several different options from which to choose if you want to prepay for cremation services. You can purchase a no-frills plan (This is Direct Cremation) which gives you just the basics: paperwork, cremation services, transportation and a cardboard container to house the cremains.

At a higher tier, you can purchase a memorial cremation service plan. This includes all the basic services with the addition of an urn and a memorial service in a church or other place of your choosing. Generally, this package costs around $2000+. Finally, a traditional funeral cremation package can be purchased for upwards of $3000.

How long does it take to cremate an adult body?

It takes anywhere between 1-1/2 to 3/1/2 hours to cremate an adult body. It can depend on the time of day the cremation is conducted (i.e. the retort needs to reach full heat to cremate faster) and the type of cremation machine. Do you have clothes on when you are cremated?

What should be included in a cremation service?

A cremation funeral service can include many of the same elements as a traditional funeral: flowers, music, readings, even a viewing. If you have an immediate need to plan a cremation service or funeral for a loved one, reach out to your local Dignity Memorial® provider.

How does the cremation process work step by step?

The Cremation Process: Step-by-Step 1 The deceased is identified, and proper authorization is obtained. 2 The body is prepared and placed into a proper container. 3 The container with the body is moved to the “retort” or cremation chamber. 4 After cremation, the remaining metal is removed, and the remains are ground.