The information provided on this site is, necessarily, couched in generality.
Prices vary by region and the amount of competetition among the funeral homes in each area.
For the best source of information and price comparrisons in YOUR area, we highly suggest you contact the nearest Memorial Society. Besides getting the 'inside skinny' on what funeral homes are up to locally, these societies offer a depth of understanding and preparedness second to none. Some have been able to negotiate a discount for members with cooperating funeral homes. Membership in a local society helps to support various efforts to protect the consumer's right to choose a dignified, meaningful, affordable funeral. Membership also supports the national memorial society, which lobbies to improve those rights while monitoring the funeral industy.