what does it cost to be cremated
See How Much Does Embalming Cost. The body must be in a container when it is cremated. A simple unlined and unfinished container or casket starts around $20-$250; cardboard or softwood caskets covered with fabric cost $200-$1,000; and a hardwood casket can be $1,200-$8,000. See How Much Does a Casket or Coffin Cost.