Cost Guides
Honest, detailed pricing guides for every type of funeral service. No sales pitch — just the numbers and what they mean.
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in 2026?
Complete breakdown: burial vs cremation, itemized costs, regional differences, and how to save.
How Much Does Cremation Cost?
Direct cremation vs full service options, regional pricing, what's included, and your legal rights.
Average Cost of a Casket (And How to Save)
Funeral home vs online pricing, your FTC rights, material differences, and thousands in savings.
How Much Does Embalming Cost? (And Do You Need It?)
When embalming is required vs optional, state laws, alternatives, and when you can skip it entirely.
Direct Cremation: The Most Affordable Option
What's included, cost breakdown, process timeline, and how this saves thousands vs traditional funeral.
How Much Does a Burial Plot Cost by State?
State-by-state pricing, cemetery types, urban vs rural costs, and alternatives to traditional plots.
How Much Does a Headstone or Gravestone Cost?
Material types, sizes, engraving costs, cemetery requirements, and installation fees. Complete pricing guide.
Veterans Funeral Benefits: What's Covered in 2026
VA burial allowances up to $2,000+, free national cemetery burial, headstones, and eligibility requirements.
How to Pay for a Funeral When You Can't Afford One
Assistance programs, county burial, crowdfunding, payment plans, Medicaid coverage, and emergency options.
Hidden Funeral Costs Most Families Don't Expect
Surprise cemetery fees, funeral home upsells, third-party markups, and how to avoid these hidden costs.
Are Prepaid Funeral Plans Worth It?
Pros and cons, portability risks, business risks, alternatives like final expense insurance, and what to ask.