With traditional burials topping $11,000 in parts of the country, geography dictates your final expenses more than you think.

With a traditional burial averaging around $10,000 and a full-service cremation near $6,500, it’s easy to see why many seniors are looking for simpler, lower-cost ways to say goodbye.

Funeral and cremation costs are rising, with the average funeral now costing between 7,000 – 9,000, but families can honor their loved ones affordably. Cremations range from 1,000 to 7,000, depending ...

Colin Brown, director and CCO at William Purves Funeral Directors, says that going for a cheaper ‘no fuss’ send off can have hidden costs Nowadays, direct cremations make up 20 per cent of all ...