Funeral packages can be a little scary to start putting together when you are concerned about how much money it is going to cost. However, you do not have to spend the maximum amount of money on choices that you may not really need. Here are some things you might consider opting for when putting together funeral packages so you can save the most money:
Limit The Number Of Days For The Viewing
Do not make the mistake of assuming that there is some standard that you have to stick with or that people will miss out on their chance to say their final goodbyes if you do not have a two or three day viewing. Each day that you have for a viewing is a day that you are paying to occupy that space. Therefore, stick with one day and if you are expecting a limited number of guests, you might even want to stick to one viewing time, such as the evening. You also have the choice to have a morning or afternoon viewing, along with the evening one as well. This can be convenient if you know that the crowd you are expecting to arrive works various shifts.
Opt Out Of Purchasing The Casket As Part Of The Package
Sure, it can be convenient to purchase the casket directly from the funeral home when you are putting together the package, but this is not something you have to do. Mainly, it is because you have to chance to save some money by purchasing it elsewhere. There are many casket manufacturers that will sell directly to the public and then you can have them ship it straight to the funeral home. It is a good idea to make sure that you are making the funeral home aware of this, so they will be expecting this large delivery and so you can know when they must have the casket by in order to have plenty of time to properly prepare for the scheduled services.
Buy The Headstone Later
Whether the funeral home is also in the business of selling their own headstones or they are partnering with a local business, this is usually one of the items that you can leave off the list when you are putting together funeral packages. It is something that can be purchased later, after you have had time to save up more money and had a little time to think about the perfect monument to honor your lost loved one.
With those tips, you should be able to find that the funeral packages do not have to be as expensive as you might have thought in the past. Contact facilities like Abriola Parkview Funeral Home for more information.
