Dignity(R) is now blogging on against the lower cost funeral For their Norh Carolina Funeral Homes. At first their points seem to be for the lower cost funeral. Service Corporation International(NYSE:SCI). The Latest Post at the North Carolina, Dignity Site is;
Funeral Planning Advice: How to Lower The Cost of Funeral Arrangements
The post suggests the way to lower your funeral cost is to lower your casket cost, do not purchase clothes, cut back on funeral flowers and eliminate catering.
The is a a real lame attempt to limit funeral cost. As I have a often stated a real lower cost funeral can be done by
Choosing Cremation,
Purchasing a Casket on the Internet and
Having a funeral home at a location other than the funeral home.
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The snnipet from the post below is nothing but a lame attempt at a lower cost funeral:
First, consider skipping the fancy casket unless you know it’s something your loved one would have wanted. Casket costs make up a huge percent of the expense of a funeral. By selecting an elegant but simple casket, you can save an incredible amount of money. We can help you to choose from a variety of styles that fit your needs and your budget.
Bury your loved one in his or her favorite clothes from life instead of purchasing a new outfit for the burial. By having your loved one dressed in his or her personal clothing, the funeral will have a more personal and honest feeling, not to mention saving your family money that you may not have set aside.
Consider forgoing fancy flower arrangements and bringing wildflowers or flowers from the garden. Many of those in attendance will also bring flowers to the funeral home, which may make the purchase of additional flower arrangements unnecessary.
Pass on the catering. Instead, plan a simple gathering with coffee and cookies following the service. If you would like to have a meal together, ask guests to bring a dish to pass. Catering can be very costly, especially if there are many loved ones who would like to attend.
