MONEYWISE: Cutting funeral arrangement costs

DailyBreeze.com
Los Angeles CA
Feb 15, 2011

When a loved one dies suddenly and there’s no funeral plan in place, orchestrating a funeral can be a daunting task and an expensive undertaking for the family members or friends who step in. The average cost of a typical funeral is now $7,755, and that only covers the basics. Flowers, monuments, a gravesite and even the obituary are additional and can add thousands to the tab.

If individuals – alone or with family – engage in pre-planning, costs can be reduced and the family can focus on honoring their loved one, not just on details.

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