The question you don’t want to think about…How much does a funeral cost in the United States?

The exact cost of a funeral depends on the style and materials you choose. Bronze, copper and mahogany caskets can cost as much as $10,000, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The cost of a cemetery varies by location and the requirements for the cemetery. If the deceased is a veteran, there is no cost to bury him or her in a national cemetery.

Specifically, the type of funeral you choose can have a huge impact on the cost of your funeral. While the median cost of a funeral is $7,640 nationwide, that average goes up a lot when you factor in urns, plots, and more. Cremation, on the other hand, only costs $350 on average, as most funeral homes can handle cremation in-house.There are many expenses associated with a funeral, and here’s why it can be expensive:

1. Basic Service Charge: This is the standard service charge associated with a funeral. This covers the cost of planning the funeral, including any permits and administration costs.

2. Services and goods: This includes the cost of transporting, preparing, and embalming the body, as well as any equipment or services needed to place the body at the funeral home and for cemetery services. You will also need to pay for the casket and services required for the burial.

3. Cash in Advance: Funerals require some things to be done in advance, such as buying funeral flowers, inviting clergy, etc. According to funeral rules, these additional expenses must be notified to you in writing, but you need to advance some money to them in advance to start planning.

In addition, the average price of a coffin is about $2,000, while other high-end coffins made of mahogany or other materials can cost up to $10,000, which is a considerable expense.

Some buyers purchase their coffins independently to avoid third-party markups. However, you will be responsible for transporting the coffin to the funeral home, which can be expensive. If you choose cremation, you can avoid the expense of purchasing a new coffin.According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the average cost of a funeral is as follows:

Funeral service fee: $2,300

Funeral home rental: $450

Funeral home staff fees: $450-515

Burial Chamber: $1,572

Urn: $295

Cremation Casket: $1,310

Cremation: $368

Embalming: $775

Beauty service: $275

Hearse: $350

Transport of remains: $350

Family transportation expenses: $150

Other miscellaneous materials: $183