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According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the average retail cost of a metal casket was $2,395 in 2012. (More than two thirds of all caskets sold in the US are metal caskets nowadays.)
Simple cloth covered wooden coffins, which often are used for cremation, start at retails prices around US $ 500. (Online casket retailer price; the prices charged by funeral homes are often, although not always, considerably higher). Simple caskets made of wood (with a wood finish) as well as 20 gauge steel casket without a sealing gasket are available at prices from around $ 1,000 upwards. Sheet Copper and bronze caskets start at $ 2,000 (Online price). Wooden luxury caskets made of solid mahogany which are between 2" and 4" thick, resulting in a weight between 400 and 600 lbs, can cost between $ 16,000 and 40,000 (particularly if equipped with one of the last copper or bronze inner liners). Copper deposit casket (made of electrolytically deposited copper) weighing between 600 and 800 lbs were even more expensive (currently - in 2014 - they are no longer in production). Today the most expensive casket on the US market is the cast bronze "Pharaoh Sarcophagus" made by the York-Matthews company: the casket, which weighs 1,100 lbs, has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $ 270,000 , but it is offered by Online casket retailers already at a "bargain" price around $ 160, 000.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoCremation services is the incineration of a dead body. Cremation service, through a funeral home, generally cost between $2,000 to $4,000. If these services are directly through a crematory it approximately costs between $1,500 to $3,000.
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How much does cremation cost in California?
400.00
How much does cremation cost in Birmingham Ala?
how much does it cost to cremate someone in Birmingham Ala
How much does pet cremation cost in NJ?
Pet cremation can cost anywhere from $50 to $350 depending on the size of the animal, with larger animals costing more. There are added fees for after hours pick up, urns, engraved nameplates, etc. Pet cremation can be a tough decision for a family to make. If you chose this route cremation services in NJ run from $50 - $100 on average, possibly a little higher for larger dogs.
How much does it cost to get a cremation diamond?
Cremation diamonds range in price from $1,300 to around $20,000 depending on style, size and cut.
How much does it cost to cremate a dog?
This varies widely based upon the type of cremation (private versus communal), the services offered in conjunction with cremation (decorative urn, memorial plaque, etc) and the size of the dog (larger tends to be more expensive). Your veterinarian may have pricing information for local crematory services offered in your community.
How much does it cost for a cremation in Panama?
a cremation in panama would probably cost around 3000. im experianced because my grandmother is a native there and she sudenly passed away. its a little steep but its a good ceremony
What is the cost of cremation?
Cremation is a personal choice for many due to the econmoical cost and the "think green" mentality. Cremation costs fluctuate as most items do. It's like asking how much does a car cost? You may say, that depends, what type of car, new or old, leather seats or vinyl, and all of these variables will alter the price of a car. A complete cremation package with everything you need with no additional or hidden costs or upselling should run no more the $2,000 as opposed to a tradional funeral which may cost $10,000 or more.The basic cost of cremation varies significantly from as low as $500 in major cities to over $2000 in rural settings. Variables: the weight of the decedent (It will take longer to cremate the person and will cost more- someone under 300lbs will be cremated in around an hour and a half), whether family wants viewing, medical examiner fees, death certificate(s).
How much does a funeral cost?
The cost of a funeral will depend on what type of service you want, i.e. cremation or standard casket funeral. Cremation of course is less expensive due to not have to pay the price of a Casket which can run upward of $5000 or more. Total cost of Standard Casket Fueneral $8000 or more.
How much do you get from Social Security for cremation?
Social Security doesn't pay for cremation or burial. A surviving spouse or minor children may be eligible for a one-time lump sum death benefit of $255 that can be used toward the expense of cremation, but may not cover the entire cost.
Average cost of a cremation?
hundreds up to a few thousand, it depends.. much cheaper than burials though
How much does pet cremation cost?
It can be done for free. All you need to do is get some wood, gasoline, and a bucket. Don't forget the urn!
How much does a justice of the peace cost in RI?
The fee for a Justice of the Peace in Rhode Island is typically around $25-$50 for services such as performing a marriage ceremony. Fees can vary by location and additional services provided.
