All across the United States, people are looking to cut costs in every aspect of life, including death. Funerals, and all that goes with it, can be a huge burden on families because of how expensive they can be. People not only have to deal with the fact that they have lost a loved one, but also with how they will be able to afford a proper funeral. Cremation reduces many of the expenses that make burials so expensive, making it a great option for families struggling financially.
Today, traditional burials and funerals can end up costing an average of $6,195 and possibly more, but in contrast, a cremation can cost as little as $1,000. Death is often unpredictable, making the inevitable costs of a funeral that much more difficult when the family isn’t prepared for them. Before cremation was available, funeral homes had an economic monopoly on the market, allowing them to make their prices as high as they wanted. Now that cremation is available to the vast majority of the country, people have a predominantly cheaper alternative option to (usually) expensive burials.
Another aspect that gives cremation an economic advantage over burials is the fact that by cremating, you do not need to purchase land to bury your loved ones. Land can be terribly expensive to purchase and has become more expensive and difficult to find as grave sites become less and less available. Through cremation, we are able to completely reduce this cost and instead of purchasing property in a cemetery, clients can choose the most economical option, cremate their loved ones and keep the remains in an ornate jar. Some may even choose to scatter the remains of their loved ones in the ocean or in the deceased’s favorite city.
McDonald Containers, a company that supplies cremation containers, air shipping trays, and various other crematory products, is a prime example of economical buying. McDonald Containers not only delivers quality products at low prices, but also promises same-day shipping on orders before noon. To keep cremation at a lower cost, companies like McDonald’s Containers are vital to the spread and success of the cremation industry.