They didn't have burial insurance or any other funds.
2006-08-23 08:52:33 · 22 answers · asked by jaimestar64cross 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
about 6 to 7 thousand dollars
2006-08-23 08:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by kingMe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My loved ones would say to spend the money on those who are still living. That's what I would say too if the discussion was about my funeral.
Funerals are actually part of the grieving process for the living, not for the dead, so whatever makes sense to the family and the person who will have to pay for it.
I hope these thoughts help. Take care.
2006-08-23 16:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep it simple. No limos, simple coffin, simple plaque burial plate, simple grave, some flowers.
Run an obituary with a burial fund mentioned. Mention that the family would appreciate donations as no life insurance existed. This is not tacky.
About $3K, depends where you live also.
2006-08-23 15:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person is gone, there are better things to do with money than spend it on someone who will never know...I'd keep it small/simple...
...it would trouble me more if I knew my family or friends were wasting money (esp $$ they couldn't afford) on my funeral, than spending it on things they really needed...a funeral isn't going to do the dead person any good...a funeral is for the living...
If it came down to it, I'd spend a bare minimum on funeral and make a donation to the deceased favorite charity or for research for whatever took their life (if it was a disease)...something to benefit those still living, that they may not die in the same way...that would be more fitting imo than a lavish funeral with flowers that'll wilt in a few days and a lot of food that'll be gorged on or wasted...
My 2 ¢
2006-08-23 16:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one. Just recently my father passed away and luckily he was in the airforce and the plot was free. The funeral services still costed about $6000. If you have to pay for a plot and additional fee's then the costs can skyrocket. I would say to pay what is affordable. I'm sure whoever died would understand the real life situation of a funeral. If i died I would care more about the well being for those who are still alive.
2006-08-23 16:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as you could afford to give them a good send-off. Life insurance is a lifesaver.
I feel bad that my grandad had a budget cremation. My nan splashed out on flowers and tributes, but that was all she could afford.
There was a fundraiser at the hospital my aunt works at, and this paid for a memorial garden and a substantial donation to the Stroke Association (Grandad died of a stroke). That was a better way to remember him than a conveyor-belt funeral. We were in the chapel for about five minutes, then five minutes after we left the next set of mourners came in. 'Twas very sad. ;_;
2006-08-23 16:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ours (mine and my wifes) are already done. We spent about $3,000 on each, but we went very simple.
Plain casket, limited flowers, donations to specific causes.
The sad fact is many funeral directors see $$'s when people walk in and play off of the loss. They try to push a casket that costs thousands of dollars, for what? it is going into a hole in the ground. Silk? why? it is in the box.
Like I said, we went very simple. I would recommend that everyone do "pre-planning". It will save big bucks in the end, and keep your loved-ones from having to do it for you. There is no question, you get just what you want.
2006-08-23 16:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! I remember when my uncle died a few years ago and we were in the same situation...his casket alone cost over 6,000 dollars. You also have to pay for a funeral home for the viewing of the body....it can become quite expensive .I also heard that cremation is much cheaper. .You pay alot of money to be born in this world and your going to pay a lot going out.
2006-08-23 15:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by luvhurts004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to have to say this but I would have to go with whatever me or my family could afford. I am sure the loved one that passed away would understand. Most of us would love to have a wonderful, expensive funeral for our loved ones but sometimes that isnt possible.
2006-08-23 15:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The going rate is somewhere between six and ten thousand dollars. It depends on how extravagant you want some to get. I guess the real question is do we place a monetary limits on those we love?
2006-08-23 15:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by Kewl__Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋