Cremation is fast becoming the preferred funeral choice for many families, and the Twin Cities are no exception. One in every two opts for a cremation service.
Although there are several reasons why families are turning to cremation as a disposition choice, one of the critical reasons is cost.
Read on to find out how to arrange a simple cremation for $1,395 in the Twin Cities area.
What is the average cost of a direct cremation in Minneapolis?
As Minnesotans become more cost-conscious about funeral expenses, more families are using the Internet to find out what a cremation costs in Minneapolis. However, this can be quite challenging.
Many funeral homes do not disclose cremation prices on their websites, and families often have little, if any, experience arranging a cremation and therefore tend to trust the first funeral home they contact.
You must be aware that the cost of a direct cremation can vary considerably, for basically the same service. This makes quoting the average cremation price entirely inaccurate, given the actual low cost of arranging a direct cremation.
Comparing cremation costs in the Twin Cities
Knowing that cremation costs vary significantly, we have conducted cost comparisons, specifically focusing on providers offering low-cost cremation in Minneapolis.
Finding the most affordable cremation services provider in Minneapolis
As highlighted, a basic cremation can be conducted within a budget, and several affordable cremation providers serve the Twin Cities area.
Check out our Complete Guide to Cremation if you have more questions about arranging a cremation service, understanding cremation disposition laws, and authorizations and permits.
Preplanning a cremation in Minneapolis
It is possible to preplan a cremation. In fact, preplanning is a great way to ensure your wishes are met, and your surviving family is spared the heartache of making funeral decisions and picking up the funeral bill!
You can preplan through a cremation services provider or set funds aside in a Totten Trust or POD account, ready for the family to access when the time comes.
Is there any financial assistance for cremation in Minneapolis?
We do get asked this question today. Every state has its legislation and budget for indigent burials. In reality, little help is available for those just experiencing financial difficulty paying for a funeral.
Indigent burial programs generally cover the costs for those unfortunate individuals for whom the state has become responsible. Some counties do offer some financial assistance to those on welfare or low income, but you would need to inquire with your local county Social or Human Services to find out if any assistance is available in your county.
At the time of writing, Hennepin and Benton Counties offered indigent burial programs.
There is a $255 lump-sum death benefit from Social Security, and veterans are also entitled to benefits. If you are experiencing hardship paying for cremation, you may need to consider some fundraising to meet basic cremation costs.
Direct cremation Service is available to residents of Calhoun-Isles, Bryn Mawr, CARAG, Cedar-Isles-Dean, East Calhoun, East Isles, Kenwood, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East, West Calhoun, Camden, Cleveland, Folwell, Lind-Bohanon, McKinley, Shingle Creek, Victory, Webber-Camden, Elliot Park, Loring Park, North Loop, Stevens Square/Loring Heights, Longfellow, Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow, Seward, Harrison, Hawthorne, Jordan, Near North, Sumner-Glenwood, Willard Hay, Nokomis, Diamond Lake, Ericsson, Field, Hale, Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Northrop, Page, Regina, Wenonah, Northeast, Audubon Park, Beltrami, Bottineau, Columbia Park, Holland, Logan Park, Marshall Terrace, Northeast Park, Sheridan, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park, Windom Park, Phillips, East Phillips, Midtown Phillips, Phillips West, Ventura Village, Powderhorn, Bancroft, Bryant, Corcoran, Lyndale, Powderhorn Park, Standish, Whittier, Southwest, Armatage, East Harriet, Fulton, Kenny, King Field, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, Tangletown, Windom, University, Cedar-Riverside Como, Marcy-Holmes, Nicollet Island/East Bank, Prospect Park, & University.
Sara Marsden-Ille is the co-founder and editor of DFS Memorials as well as US Funerals Online. She has been writing about funeral planning, consumer rights, and cremation costs since 2003, when US Funerals Online launched — one of the first independent funeral consumer resources in the United States. Sara is responsible for editorial standards across the DFS Memorials network and helps to host the Cremation Nation podcast.
