Thirty two percent of funeral arrangements were preplanned. Four reasons for its increase it's less expensive than burial or entombment it does not effect an irreplaceable physical resource- earth space is considered environmentally clean efficient and non polluting is no longer banned by many religious groups who formally opposed it. The average death rate in the U.S. for many years was 8 per thousand. Approximately 22,000 funeral homes nationally handle about two million deaths per year for an average of 91 funerals per mortuary. Embalming is not is normally not required unless the body is transferred across state lines or when there is open casket viewing.
Ceremonies are usually cheaper when held in a church than in a funeral home.
If the body is some distance, you may have to hire two funeral homes. Approximately 22,000 funeral homes nationally handle about two million deaths per year for an average of 91 funerals per mortuary. Some homes will offer discounts. It is an association of nonprofit consumer operated memorial societies for simplicity, dignity and economy in funeral arrangements. Information and referrals.