Choosing to hold a cremation or funeral service in Bronx versus a burial service will almost always automatically save you and your family some money. Cremating a loved one is going to cost a lot less than burying them. But even still, you might need to try to find ways to save some additional money when planning a cremation if you’re on a tight budget. We have some suggestions for you that should help. Take a look at them below and put these tips to good use.
Consider not holding a funeral for a loved one (at least, not right now!)
Did you know that you don’t necessarily need to hold a funeral for a loved one before or after their Bronx, NY cremation? You should, of course, try to do it so that you can say your goodbyes to them and mentally prepare yourself for your life without them. But if you can’t afford to hold a funeral for a loved one, you can put off doing it. You can either choose not to hold a funeral for them at all or decide to hold a funeral for them at a later date.
Shop around for the most affordable urn you can find
At the conclusion of your loved one’s cremation, all that will be left of them will be cremated remains. You and your family will be able to take ownership of these remains. But before you do, you’ll usually want to have them placed inside of a cremation urn. You should shop around for an urn that you know will fit into your family’s budget. The sooner that you start shopping for an urn, the easier it’ll be to track down one that you like that won’t break the bank.
Bring a loved one’s remains home at the end of their cremation
Once you have a loved one’s remains put into an urn at the end of their cremation, you can do any number of things with them. You can take the remains home, bury the remains in a cemetery, or even scatter the remains in a place that held some significance to your loved one. You’re welcome to do whatever you would like with the remains, but bringing the remains home will be your cheapest option. It won’t cost you anything to display the remains in your home.
Work with the most cost-effective funeral home around
At the end of the day, arguably the best way to save money while planning a cremation is by picking the right funeral home to help you plan it out. Some funeral homes are going to charge way more money for cremation services than others. You should look around at all your different options and go with a funeral home that has prices that you know you can afford.
Our funeral home specializes in working with families that want to keep their costs low while planning a cremation in Bronx, NY, or life celebration. If your family is on a tight budget, we would welcome the opportunity to work with you. Give us a call to see what our cremation services will cost you.