Understanding the costs associated with planning a funeral can alleviate some of the stress that’s already involved in the grieving process. Today, your team at Locke Funeral Services is here to help you better understand how to prepare financially and know your options so you can make informed decisions when the time comes. Our goal is to make the funeral planning process as simple and convenient as possible for you and your family.
Make the Choice to Pre-Plan Your Funeral
Pre-planning a funeral is an impactful choice you can make to prepare for the financial side in advance. All individuals who are contributing to the cost of the funeral can be involved in the decisions, such as the type of service, burial or cremation preferences, floral arrangements, food and more. Advanced funeral planning is an option we offer at Locke Funeral Services through our online planning center, and this is typically done in three stages:
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Pre-planning a funeral: In this stage, you’d decide on things like the music, cemetery for burial and other specific requests.
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Pre-arranging a funeral: Our team would gather biographical information, instructions for the flowers, as well as other wishes you have. These are recorded and can be accessed by you at any time for updates.
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Pre-paying for a funeral: This step allows you to take care of the costs beforehand, that way you don’t have to worry about finances when the time comes.
Know the Costs Involved With A Funeral
While funeral costs can vary significantly depending on personal preferences as well as location and type of service, there are usually basic costs involved in planning most funerals. These costs include:
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Services that the funeral home provides
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Casket, urn, or other merchandise
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Care of the body including embalming and cremation
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Other options like newspaper, flowers, and honorariums
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Transportation
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Catering services
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Cemetery or crematory fees
You may decide to opt out of one or some of these services, which will affect the overall cost. According to PolicyGenuis.com, the average cost of a funeral in the state of Iowa is $7,133.
Discover Funeral Support and Planning Resources
If financial strain is adding stress to your plate while planning a funeral, remember that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Our team is available to help you understand resources and assistance that may be available to you.
At Locke Funeral Services, we have a team of experienced and compassionate professionals who are here to guide you through the process. It’s our priority to make sure that your wishes and budget are respected, so open communication and advanced planning are key elements to the process. Contact us to get in touch with a team member, or visit our online planning center to start the pre-planning process.
