Costs
Typically, the cost of a funeral is divided into two parts. There is no set price for a funeral — the choices you make and options you select will determine its cost.
These include their professional service, co-ordination of all the arrangements, and the supply of the coffin. These may also include extra funeral director services that you request such as funeral home use or additional vehicles such as family cars/limousines.
These may include church fees, celebrants' fees, burial or cremation fees, flowers, funeral notices, and any other third-party services requested.
Your estimate will include a breakdown of the costs, so that you can better control the cost of your funeral. Ask your funeral director for a no-obligation funeral cost estimate when you return your Record of Wishes.
Funeral Costs
With My Farewell Wishes, you have the option to contribute towards the cost of your funeral. You can choose how much of a deposit you would like to pay.
The present day funeral cost estimate is prepared by your selected funeral director and shows what your funeral would cost at today's prices.
The more information you fill into your Record of Wishes, the more accurate your estimate will be. Not all services described in the Record of Wishes will be available in your area — your selected funeral director will discuss this with you.
The cost of the coffin will have the biggest impact on the funeral cost. If you don't want to choose a coffin, discuss a price range with your funeral director to ensure your present day funeral cost estimate is as accurate as possible.