How Much Does the Average Funeral Cost in California?
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A traditional funeral in California typically costs between $8,000 and $15,000 once you include the service, casket or urn, burial or cremation, and related fees — and prices tend to run higher in major metro areas.
It also helps to understand burial insurance coverage options in California before you decide.
Funeral costs add up quickly: funeral home service fees, embalming or preparation, a casket or urn, a burial plot or niche, headstone or marker, transportation, and obituary or printing costs are often billed separately. Cremation is generally less expensive than a traditional burial, but many families still hold a service that adds to the total.
Because these costs are due almost immediately after a death — often before an estate is settled — many families end up paying out of pocket or going into debt. A burial insurance policy pays a lump-sum cash benefit directly to your chosen beneficiary, who can use it right away for the funeral home of their choice.
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