How to Plan a Funeral on a Budget

Planning a funeral after losing a loved one is a challenging process. One of the biggest challenges you can face when planning is just how expensive a funeral can quickly become. At Affordable Urns, we believe everyone should be able to honour their loved one properly, no matter their financial status. That's why we have made this guide to give you some helpful tips and options when dealing with a funeral on a budget.

Burial or Cremation?

The first thing you need to decide that will have the largest financial burden will be whether you will want to bury your loved one or cremate them. Burials are the much more expensive option, with funeral burials being priced anywhere from 4,000 to 15,000 dollars. Cremations on the other hand can be as low as 600 dollars which is quite the large difference. This does not include the cost of other accessories, such as a cremation urn, casket, service and other options that can be added. Some religions and cultural practices forbid cremation, whereas others look towards it as the most favourable option. If you or your loved one due to religion or any other reason decide that a burial is the only option, then it will unfortunately be a bit more costly. Fear not as there will still be options for you to plan the funeral on a budget.

Service

The service part of a funeral can quickly rack up you and your family's finances. However, it is very possible to hold a service for your loved one on a budget while still giving them the honourable send off they deserve. Funeral homes will offer a tailored service for you and your family, with many different additional options that you can add. However this will all come with a hefty price tag attached, with those additional options adding even more to the bottom line. One way to avoid this is to use a no service option and simply hold the ceremony outside of the funeral home. A quiet dinner at home or a picnic at the beach can be just as memorable, beautiful and the perfect send off as much as any funeral home tailored service.

Caskets, Urns, Scatterings

If your loved one must be buried, then you'll have to pick out a casket for them. While it may be tempting to get them the absolute best casket possible, this will come with a hefty price tag as well. This same logic can be applied to their gravestone. Ultimately you will want to select something that is affordable for your budget while still being what you want for them. This can be a difficult decision to make, so consult your family and those close to your loved ones to make sure you get the right one for them and for yourself and your budget. 

Urns can also be quite expensive, depending on their design, size and material. If your loved one has been cremated, you can either choose an urn or you can scatter their ashes instead. Choosing an urn for them doesn't need to be expensive. At Affordable Urns, we offer urns that are priced at an affordable rate while maintaining the same quality as any high end urn. If an urn is still too expensive, you can elect to scatter your loved ones ashes in a beautiful scattering ceremony. This can be an absolutely stunning and serene way of giving your loved one the proper send off they deserve. If you still want to keep a part of them with you, you can also purchase a keepsake urn or cremation jewellery which is generally much more affordable than a full size urn.

 

Planning a funeral on a budget can be very difficult so we hope that this guide has given you the necessary tools and tips to make it easier for you and your family. Affordable Urns provides Australians affordable urns, scattering tubes and cremation jewellery options while maintaining the best quality to ensure everyone can have access to a proper way to honour their loved ones memory. If you are looking for a funeral product perfect for your loved one then take a look at our site today.