Planning a funeral service can be emotionally overwhelming, especially with additional stress caused by financial hardship. Fortunately, there are a few ways to ease the financial burden so you and your family can celebrate the life of the deceased and say your final goodbyes without worry. Here are a few suggestions to help make a funeral more affordable.

How to Cover the Costs of a Funeral Service

1. Prepay

A prepaid funeral plan gives you more time to make necessary arrangements and have your final wishes fully documented. This arrangement ensures your family is not burdened with financial responsibilities after your passing. Some prepaid funeral plans also allow you to pay in installments to further minimize financial stress.

2. Crowdfunding

Friends and family can honor the life of the deceased by making monetary donations directly to a crowdfunding campaign created for the service. It is simple to set up, and the information can quickly be sent out to loved ones through email and social media networks. 

3. Cremation

Traditional funeral services with burials can be costly once caskets, burial plots, and headstones are factored in. However, cremation is a less expensive alternative. Instead of laying your loved one to rest in the ground, you can use a lovely decorated urn and keep the remains in your home or with a close relative. You can also scatter the ashes in a place that was meaningful to the deceased or put them in a cremation garden. 

Since 1906, Abriola Parkview Funeral Home in Trumbull, CT, has helped clients honor the lives of their loved ones by providing quality funeral services. We understand the importance of celebrating life with grace and respect, which is why we will guide you step by step through the entire funeral planning process. We also offer pre-arranging services with various funding programs. To reach out to one of our helpful staff members, call (203) 373-1013 or visit our website today.