Funerals are quite expensive. In fact, some families especially those without funeral plans deal with financial stress because of this. But what exactly affects funeral costs?
Casket, flowers, food, burial plots, urn, cremation fees, religious ceremonies, travel plans are some of the things that increases or decreases funeral costs. Location as well determines prices.
In the USA, funeral costs in certain states are higher than others. New York for example is around $8000 while in North Dakota is around $6500. The average cost of funeral however is around $7000.
In Canada, costs ranges from $5,000 to $7,000. The location of products and services affects prices. Funeral cost is more expensive in remote areas.
In the UK, the average funeral cost is about £3000.
In Ireland, it is between €4,000 and €5,000.
In South Africa, funeral cost depends on the requirements and this can be very expensive. Basic funeral is likely to cost R 7,500 and about R 12,500 on the average. The choice of casket raises the cost of funeral. Elite caskets can cost about R 24,500 to R 50,000 alone.
In Australia, the cost of funeral is from $4,000 to $14,000. The average is around $9,000. Price can increase depending on the type of chosen casket.
Trivia Info Resource: expressioncoffins.com.au
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