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Itemized Funeral Bill:

Advantages:

Flexibility: You can choose only the services and products that are important to you, which can help avoid paying for unnecessary items.

Cost Control: By itemizing, you have a clearer understanding of what each element costs, giving you the ability to adjust based on your budget. You then can purchase your own casket and control the cost. In a package the funeral home sticks you with the least expensive, cheapest casket and still hides their costs. Most funeral homes give you the basic non gasketed casket.

Customization: You can personalize the funeral service according to your preferences, selecting specific caskets, flowers, and other details without being locked into a package.

Funeral Package:

Disadvantages:
Limited Flexibility: Packages may include services or products you don’t need or want, which could lead to paying for unnecessary extras. The funeral homes also give you no choice to change the casket and your stuck with the cheapest casket they have, which may not be suitable for you and your family.

Less Transparency: It can be harder to see exactly how much you’re paying for each individual service, leading to less control over specific costs.

Which is Better?

If budget control and personalization are priorities, itemizing the bill is likely a better option, as it allows you to pay only for the services and products you truly want.
If convenience and simplicity are more important and.especially if you’re looking for a streamlined process, then a package is Ok.

Ultimately, it depends on your personal preferences, budget, and how much control you want over the details of the funeral.

If there are any questions about funeral arrangements, please call us 800 618 4642 and one of our Licensed Directors of 25 plus years experience will help you.