Financial considerations are often key when a family is deciding what choices to make when a loved one passes. Today, at Stelae, we look at how much a funeral with cremation costs and explain everything you need to know to help you make the decision that best suits you.
Factors that influence the cost of a funeral with cremation
As you know, the cost of a cremation can vary depending on the funeral services included, as well as other factors. Cremation is generally cheaper than burial, but how much does a funeral with cremation cost? Let's take a look at the elements that influence the final price.
Cost of the funeral service
The first factor that affects the price of a funeral with cremation is the cost of the contracted funeral services. Choosing a funeral company that allows you as much customisation as possible is essential in order to be able to select only those services that you want.
What funeral services can be contracted?
- Coffin
- Funeral home
- Niche or columbarium
- Flowers
- Obituaries
- Programme handouts
Some of these elements are compulsory, but others are optional so, if they are chosen, they will increase the price of a funeral with cremation.
Bear in mind that if your loved one was not insured, the cost may be higher. Also, be aware that the price may vary from one funeral company to another.
Price of the funeral urn
There is also a wide range of prices when it comes to choosing the type of cinerary funeral urn, so this obviously has an impact on the final cost.
The price of the funeral urn can vary depending on the size, design or materials used, among other factors.
Furthermore, in the case of a funeral with cremation, as well as the price of the urn, you will also have to add the cost of the niche or columbarium where your loved one will be laid to rest.
And what about the coffin? In Spain it is compulsory to cremate the deceased person with the actual coffin. This already involves an additional cost and, as burial is included in the funeral services, it is usual to choose a higher-end coffin, thus increasing the final price.
Additional costs for permits and transport
In addition to all the expenses including the coffin, the funeral home, the cremation service itself, the funeral urn, the flowers, the obituaries and programme handouts, the niche or columbarium, we must also add the cost of other essential elements in a funeral with cremation.
We are talking, in this case, about the transfer of our loved one and the corresponding fees for obtaining permits and certificates.
With regard to transport, the price will be cheaper if it is in the same city and more expensive if it is in a different province. The cost will rise further if the deceased person has to be repatriated from another country. In many cases, the cost of repatriation can be quite high.
As for the fees, we must take into account that the death certificate must be obtained, together with such things as a permission from the appropriate cemetery. Geographical location can therefore be a determining factor, as prices can vary considerably depending on the municipality in question.
Finance options for a funeral with cremation
Comparing the different options available can help you make savings on your loved one's funeral with cremation. As you are aware, at Stelae you can find various prices for cremations, transfers and burials, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your family's budget.
For many families it is useful to look for finance options. This means that you don't have to make a large financial payment at once which can often be quite high. At Stelae we have options that consider this and, although our services are designed for people who do not have life insurance, you can also contact us if you do.
Our direct cremation service is the most cost effective because there are no intermediaries, the cremation is carried out at times when there is less demand and we take significant measures to reduce the cost of the process as much as possible.
This allows us to offer families the cheapest possible rates with the fewest possible procedures. We meet the needs of families with a comprehensive, fast and transparent service.
Step by step process of a funeral with cremation
We have already seen how much a funeral with cremation costs based on various factors that influence the final price, but what is the actual process?
In general, the steps involved in a funeral with cremation are as follows:
- Identification of the deceased person
- Obtaining legal authorisation for cremation
- Preparing the body
- Cremation process
- Delivery of the ashes to the family
- Wake
- Obtaining funeral permission
- Transfer to the cemetery
- Funeral ceremony
- Burial in a niche or columbarium
To all this you must add various additional funeral services such as flowers, obituaries, headstone, funeral music, etc.
At Stelae, this is the simplified process that is followed:
- Reserve the service
- Online payment with the chosen payment method
- The service is carried out
- Delivery of the urn to the cemetery
We offer a range of environmentally friendly interment options, including the inhumation or scattering of your loved one's ashes in the manner of your choice. All our services include the administrative procedures, collection and transfer of your deceased loved one, cremation, custody of the urn and arranging for the delivery of the ashes.
