Typically, funeral costs range between $7,000 and $12,000. Fundamental service fees, viewing, and burial, casket, embalming, transportation of the human remains to a funeral home, and other services are included in this price. $6,000 to $7,000 is the standard price for cremation, but this figure doesn't include the monument, cemetery, marker, and other funerary items such as flowers. Ever since the 80s, funeral spending has been on the rise. Paying up to $9,000 for a funeral today, no matter if the body is cremated or buried, is no surprise. Both material and style affect the cost of urns and caskets, and you may pay thousands of dollars for any of them. If you ever had to be involved in a funeral, you know that even the most basic services may feel much when you’re financially struggling. Also, even if you're planning every single detail, some last minute add-ons may end...

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Powerful customs and beliefs based on Torah have always been used for having Jewish funerals. The views are still strong for the Conservative and Orthodox Jewish cultures, but some traditional rituals have been modified with Reform Judaism. Jewish people believe that one should live life while accepting the inevitability of death. Leading a life by the Jewish law will prepare one for the afterlife, even if the definition of afterlife isn't apparent to many. How do religious values affect the Orthodox/Jewish casket? In Judaism, the body has to return to the earth as soon as possible, which is why the Jewish law asks for a basic casket. It will be a natural decomposition of wood, whereas the metal casket will stop the body from going back to the ground. Metal nails and handles may be utilized, but conventional caskets should be made with wooden pegs, and a very minimal or...

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One of the many things humans still cannot change is death. Even if technology and medicine have come so far, we have never found a way to escape death. It's still tough for most of us to deal with losing someone we love or to prepare for our own. Planning a funeral or cremation has its benefits. It clears your head and helps you keep an eye on the budget while making the preparations, and this process keeps you down to earth and eases some of the grief you're feeling. The more you know about funerals, the spending to expect, and the many options you have, will give you a sense of control over the whole thing, just as death tells us that we can’t have control over everything. What’s the first thing to do when death happens? Unless we’re talking about accidents (no matter what their kind), death will...

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Preparing a funeral isn't easy, and there are so many things to take care of besides dealing with your grief. Identifying the right funeral director, or following the steps when you want to take care of the funeral on your own isn't an effortless job at all. The following guide will walk you through the main steps and present you with the most important rules and regulations on funerals and cremation in Colorado. You never know when you need it the most. What steps you need to take for obtaining the death certificate in Colorado In the state of Colorado, you have five days for registering the death with the state or local vital records. Obviously, you have to do it before the body is cremated or buried. Most of the time, the mortuary, the funeral home, cremation organization, or the person managing the deceased's remains take the steps for...

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When you live in the U.S., you need to check the general regulations of the state you live in when planning a funeral or cremation. Just like with any other state across the U.S., Oregon also has specific rules and regulations on funerals and cremation. This guide will help you find out what they are. What’s the procedure to follow for obtaining the death certificate in Oregon? Most of the time, it’s the funeral director who takes care of the death certificate. In the state of Oregon, you have five days after death to request the death certificate. If cremation is to take place, the death certificate is also required. The funeral director/person in charge of the deceased's affairs will ask for several certified copies. They will be necessary when asking for benefits or claiming properties that the dead owned. Payable on death accounts, Social Security benefits, life insurance proceeds,...

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Funeral laws and regulations differ from one state to another, and you want to be informed before making a decision. Some rules are similar, but the differences can put you on the spot, so the following guide will shed light over the most significant aspects related to a funeral or cremation in the state of Idaho. What are the steps to follow to obtain the death certificate in Idaho? In Idaho, you have five days to fill in the death certificate with the local registrar. Nine times out of ten,  the mortuary, funeral home, cremation organization, or any person managing the deceased's remain will file the death certificate. The medical certification has to be completed before the death certification is released. The person in charge of completing the death certificate only has 72 hours for filling in the medical section. The date, time, and cause of death are the primary...

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The laws and regulations that govern the organization of funerals, burials and cremations in Utah.

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Truth be told, we're never quite ready for the death of someone in our family. When a death occurs, not only do we need to manage our strong emotions, but we also have to make the funeral arrangements. Some rules and regulations are similar among states, but there are plenty of specific rules as well. If you have to take care of a funeral in Washington, the following guide will be more than useful. What steps should you follow to obtain a death certificate in Washington? In the state of Washington, you have three days after death to file with the local registrar for the death certificate. You need to register for the document before the body is cremated or buried. Asking the person/organization in charge of the funeral is the most straightforward method for obtaining the death certificate. For instance, you will need about ten certified copies if you’re...

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There are many things in life that we cannot run from, and death is one of them. Sooner or later, we all have to deal with it, whether it's the death of someone we love our own. Laws and regulations on funerals are available and standard among states, but some rules are specific. The following guide will help you make the right choices in Texas, as there are going to be so many things to decide. What’s the first thing to do when someone dies in Texas? Knowing what to do first when death occurs is challenging. When death happens in Texas, the coroner, Justice of the Peace, or an attending physician has to establish the death. If the deceased has a prepaid funeral plan or expressed their wishes, the funeral arrangements should go fine. Contacting the funeral home or cremation provider comes next, so keep reading for the details....

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Sadly, it's only a matter of time until we have to deal with the death of someone in our life. When the time comes, there are going to be a lot of things to address. Not only that, but you will have to control your grief, and you'll also have to take care of the funeral and other arrangements. Our guide will provide you the most significant aspects that anyone has to manage at a funeral. Some laws and regulations are universal for all states, whereas others differ from one state to the next. Here's what you need to know when you have to prepare a funeral in New Mexico. What process to follow for obtaining the death certificate in New Mexico? You cannot wait for more than five days after death to file for the death certificate with the local registrar. You also have to do it before the...

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Truth be told, we are never really ready for the death of someone we care for. Along with the pain we have to deal with, there is also the preparation and planning we need to address. Going over the rules, financial aspects, and related topics for funerals in Nevada will bring some light and help you make decisions when this time comes. What are the steps to take for obtaining a death certificate in Nevada? In the state of Nevada, there’s only a 72-hour window (after death) to file for the death certificate at the local registrar. Typically, the funeral home, cremation organization, mortuary, or the person responsible for the deceased’s remains will manage the death certificate. Keep all the documents and receipts obtained during the organization of the funeral, later you would be able to apply for FEMA's Funeral Reimbursement Program. Keep in mind that you will need more than...

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Every state has rules and regulations about what happens to the body of a deceased person. However, many states have specific laws on embalming, cremation, burial, or scattering the ashes. The rules can also be different even on the procedure of obtaining the death certificate. Should you live in Arizona, the following guide will clear all things out when it comes to funerals, burial and cremation. What’s the procedure for obtaining a death certificate in Arizona? No longer than seven days can pass until you register the death with the local or state registrar in the state of Arizona. The person in charge of the deceased's remains, the funeral home, the crematory organization, or the mortuary have the right to file for the death certificate.  When the person dies in the nursing home, hospital, hospice, or was treated for a chronic/acute medical condition causing the death, it's the health care...

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