Can You Afford to Die?
Infographic created for Urns For Ashes
When discussing the business of death, it’s often plagued with dark, gloomy, and sad tones. It’s rare to talk about death in a positive light. It’s something we all avoid discussing with others because it can be a heavy topic and may cause people to be upset.
When a death occurs, many things happen afterward—planning the funeral, choosing a coffin, or choosing to cremate the body instead of burying it.
Unfortunately, all of these things aren’t free. They can cost a lot of money– making funerals an expensive event. So, what’s causing these costs to surge?
Burials.
Purchasing land, a casket, and taking care of the funeral can put a dent in someone’s budget. Due to this, some individuals decide to choose cremation instead.
The Perks of Cremation
Cremations are significantly cheaper than burials. The average cost of a funeral today is around $6500, not including the grave. Adding a grave can make the cost jump to $7700.
A cremation can cause even less. Cremations usually cause a third of burial or less– making them a cheaper option for those on a budget.
Other than that, you won’t have to worry about where to put the ashes. Cremation saves up a lot of space. Some people like to keep them in your home or scatter them in a particular spot.
Lastly, cremations are time efficient. Funeral planning itself can take up a lot of emotions and cause stress. Cremations are much more efficient because they will eliminate most of the decision-making steps.
The Bottom Line
Funerals are costly and emotionally draining. With burials involved, you can end up with an expensive bill on top of the mental burden of having lost a loved one.
Although a cremation won’t make the grieving process easier, it shortens the process and makes it more efficient.
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