The Financial Burden of Death: How to Cope with Rising Funeral Costs

The Financial Burden of Death: How to Cope with Rising Funeral Costs

As if people don’t have enough to deal with when a loved one dies, the cost of giving them a decent send-off is rising every year, adding financial strain to an already difficult time. That’s why so many families are looking for the most cost-effective options when it comes to funerals, and it makes sense; there has to be a solution, doesn’t there? With that in mind, let’s take a look at how to cope with rising funeral costs and what you can do to save money at this most difficult of times. Read on to find out more. 

Why Are Funeral Costs Rising?

In recent years, the cost of funerals has surged massively – shockingly – with some services now costing more than $10,000. There are all kinds of reasons for this price rise, including higher cemetery fees, the increasing cost of materials to build caskets, and, of course, the many extras you can choose now, from flowers to catering to a venue. That all adds up to a pretty penny, and for many, it’s a financial burden that’s just absolutely overwhelming and impossible to deal with. 

Cost-Effective Alternatives

If the funeral you thought you wanted to plan is out of reach due to cost, what are the alternatives? One very popular option is a simple cremation, but how much does a cremation cost in NZ? Well, the answer to that question depends on where you go and what you want, but in general, a cremation is going to cost quite a bit less than a traditional funeral would, as there’s less to pay for. And you can still add extras on top and save money at the same time (compared to what you would have spent, that is).

How To Reduce Funeral Costs

As we’ve said, a lot of people are turning to affordable cremation services and taking their time to compare packages to make sure they’re getting the best value for money affordably. By choosing affordable funeral services, you’ll be able to say goodbye to your loved ones in the right way without becoming financially unstable as a result.

Plus, if you plan ahead and pre-arrange services, you can often lock in lower prices. It might sound morbid, but it’s a sensible idea, and if you do it for your funeral, that’s another burden taken off your grieving family.

We Can Help With The Financial Burden Of Funerals 

The rising cost of dying is a reality,  but at Bay Cremation Care, we can help you make the most of your budget and find affordable cremation services you and your loved ones will be happy with. Contact us today to find out more.

Why Choose Bay Cremation Care

At Bay Cremation Care, we are dedicated to providing everyone with options for planning an affordable yet meaningful funeral service at our funeral home in Tauranga.
We are passionate about doing everything we can to give your loved one a beautiful, respectful, memorable farewell and alleviating your pain in this challenging time.
We believe that a funeral plays a vital role in offering closure and catharsis after a loss. That is why we will go out of our way to provide you with caring, attentive service.

Based in the Bay of Plenty, Bay Cremation Care has been offering the people of Tauranga and its surrounding areas compassionate care and support in their most challenging times.
The company is run by Alistair Black, a fully qualified Funeral Director, Embalmer and member of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) and NZ Embalmers Association.

From the moment we contacted Alistair at Bay Cremation Care we felt fully confident we had chosen the perfect person to help us plan the funeral. Alistair was compassionate, caring and knowledgeable and took us through every step of the way. He gave us time to make important decisions and gave us guidance as we needed it. He has our highest recommendation and thanks for making a very difficult situation a little easier.
Tracey
Alistair was very helpful, respectful and professional, and guided us through everything we needed. He was a great help during a difficult time, and helped ensure a smooth and easy process for us. The venue we were at was lovely, and he was happy to arrange anything extra we needed such as flowers, catering, a celebrant etc, but there was no pressure. Would absolutely recommend Bay Cremation Care.
Jonne P
From the quick and helpful correspondence at just the enquiry stage, to the unexpected urgency in need for their services and all the supportive and informative communication from the beginning to end the experience and care was outstanding. At such a vulnerable and emotional time the care from Alistair and the team at Bay Cremation Care made the experience such a positive and easy one. Thank you.
Tiana Telfer
Alistair handled our needs sensitively and efficiently. He was helpful, flexible and made a difficult task easy for our family. Recommended.
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Jenny Jenkins
If you are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is going to look after your loved one with dignity and respect then Alistair is the one. With the death of our mother, Alistair was highly professional knowledgeable, patient and considerate. We felt like we were meeting with a friend who had known our family for years.
When the time comes I can only hope I have somebody like him looking after me my brother has already booked him
Would highly recommend.
Maree Cooper

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