Cremation services in Texas can cost from $1K to $10K. However, there are low-cost cremation options for those wishing to save money. Let’s discuss the often avoided subject of funeral expenses so that you can make an informed decision for yourself or your family member.
Factors Determining Cremation Costs
Cremation costs in Texas can vary widely, depending on a variety of factors. Here’s what you need to know about the cost of cremation in Texas.
Traditional funeral followed by cremation
Even if you don’t want a traditional burial, you can still have a traditional service. Here’s how it works.
The funeral home will prepare the body for an open casket visitation (wake or viewing). Most funeral homes will allow the family to rent a casket for the event since it will only be used for a short time.
Following the funeral services, the body will undergo traditional cremation. Days later, the funeral director will return the cremated remains to the family members – often in a temporary urn or sturdy cardboard container. The family may keep their loved one’s ashes in their homes, entomb them in a columbarium niche, scatter them in a significant location, or have a scattering or cremation burial service at a memorial park.
Direct cremation with memorial service
Traditional funerals do not appeal to some. Instead, some families prefer to say their final goodbyes at the place of death instead of having the embalmed body present at the funeral service. This process is called direct cremation service (or basic cremation service.) It is worth noting that the body is not cremated immediately following death. Texas law requires that the actual cremation process occurs at least 48 hours after the time recorded on the death certificate.
Once direct cremations are completed, the next of kin can plan memorial services for their loved one. Because a body won’t be present at the funeral, you have more flexibility on the location of the service. While some prefer to purchase a cemetery plot and have a graveside service, others may use the money they would spend on cemetery fees on a cremation diamond or a service project to honor their loved ones.
Direct cremation is a simple, low-cost option for families
Not everyone grieves the same way. If you prefer a simple goodbye for your loved one so that you can immediately begin the healing process, consider the basic services you would receive with a direct cremation. Not only is this one way to lower the funeral costs compared with what you would spend at a traditional funeral home, but you will still receive the same compassionate service.
For a fraction of the cost of a funeral in a traditional funeral home, direct cremation providers will fill out the necessary forms (including the cremation permit, the documents required by the medical examiner, and everything the state health department requires for death certificates).
Concerned About the Cost of Cremation in Texas? Consult with Smart Cremation
If you are concerned about Texas cremation cost, contact direct cremation provider Smart Cremation. Cremation costs will continue to rise! Lock in today’s prices when you preplan cremation and prepay today.
Texas Residents: For more information regarding preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under state law, visit the website www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov.
