07/08/2021
It’s easy to put off thinking about paying for something that seems so far in the future. After all, there always seem to be competing needs– perhaps retirement funds, college tuition, home renovation, or paying off debt.
But thinking ahead about how you’re going to pay for your funeral one day can be a smart investment. Chances are you aren’t quite sure how much it will cost, and you aren’t quite sure how it will be paid for.
The average cost for a funeral has risen since the 1980s, and now costs between up to $9,000 or more depending on whether you choose cremation or a burial. That’s a lot of money for the average American household, and unfortunately, funerals put many people in debt. Luckily, you have options when it comes to getting help for a funeral.
Learn how to arrange to pay your funeral costs, so your loved ones don’t have to.
Read this comprehensive Guide to Paying for a Funeral and learn how to pay for a funeral with little to no money, and how to pay with or without life insurance. Learn if you should pay your pastor or rabbi and how much, how much do government benefits cover, and who pays for a veteran or soldier's f...