Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult, and when it comes time to plan the funeral, many people aren’t sure how to proceed. It can be tough to balance the sadness you feel from your loss with a desire to honor your loved one properly and ensure you don’t spend more than you can afford on the funeral services.

For over a century, the supportive staff at Stratford, CT’s Adzima Funeral Home have been helping area residents achieve exactly that balance. They understand how important it is to stay within budget and create a service that truly memorializes your beloved departed in the way they would have wanted. They also know that even though it might be hard to think about something like funeral costs while you’re grieving, they’re an important consideration.

Here are a few key funeral costs you should keep in mind:

• Basic Service Fee: First, a funeral home will charge a basic service fee, which covers planning assistance, documentation charges, and coordinating with the cemetery or crematory. 
• Services & Products: A good funeral home will not only help with services they can provide directly, but will also help you purchase other goods that may need to come from an outside source. Caskets, flowers, obituary notices, and officiating clergy will all require cash advances, which can be paid for up front by the funeral home you’ve chosen to work with and added to your overall total later on. 
• Service Type: While some may prefer a traditional burial, you may wish to opt for cremation, which is often less expensive than a regular burial service. If you do decide to go with a burial, there are plenty of options for headstones and caskets to fit all budgets, so you can cut costs without cutting corners. 

When funeral plans must be made, having a supportive professional to help you organize the logistics will make a world of difference. For a caring team in Stratford with 101 years of experience, turn to Adzima Funeral Home. Call (203) 375-2200 or visit their website to learn more.