This article explains how arranging a cremation can save you money on funeral costs.
How arranging a direct cremation is a simple and affordable funeral care solution when you can arrange an affordable direct cremation service for just $785.
If you need immediate assistance, call your local provider now. Or, read on to learn more about Tucson’s cremation costs and services.
How can you save money by arranging a cremation?
The traditional funeral is dying, replaced by a modern life celebration and a lean towards cremation services. Although changing attitudes in culture are acknowledged for this change, COST is one of the biggest factors. A traditional funeral can cost upwards of $10,000 (including cemetery fees). The National Funeral Directors Association’s survey of 2023 posited the average cost of a funeral in the U.S. at around $8,000 (without any cemetery charges).
Yet a full-service cremation service will cost $3,000 – $4,000 in the region, and a simple direct cremation can be arranged for $785. It doesn’t take much to work out why our nation is turning to cremation!
Indeed, direct cremation is becoming the new ‘vogue’ on the cremation scene. Why? Because it presents the most cost-effective way to conduct a funeral and can put control of memorialization back in the realm of the family. A direct cremation ensures that a professional takes care of the disposition element. Once the family has the cremated remains returned, they can conduct memorial services as, when, and if they see fit.
For many families, it is a case of need – in tough financial times – they need the most affordable funeral option. For other families, it has become a decision of choice and principle – why spend thousands of dollars when a funeral can be conducted for a fraction of that cost?
Low-cost cremation in Tucson
A low-cost, simple cremation is available in Tucson for just $785. Cremation prices vary considerably between providers, so it is important to check around and ensure that the cremation price quoted for a low-cost cremation equitably compares. Check exactly what is included.
Death certificates and state filings are often an additional ‘cash advance’ but check that the cremation container and cremation fee are included in any low-cost price advertised. Too often, we have found what appeared to be a low-cost cremation option, only to discover that the hidden charges can bump the price up!
Call (520) 200-7742 now to arrange a direct cremation for just $785 in Tucson and surrounding areas.
Cash Advance items: A death certificate in Tucson is $20.00 – Pima County Medical Examiners fee is $30.00
How do I choose a cremation provider in Tucson?
With cremation costs in Tucson varying so much, choosing a cremation services provider is not always easy. As cremation becomes more popular, more funeral homes are installing their own crematories, which can give a family assurance about their loved one’s care. If you are researching because you do not have a provider in mind or need to find the most affordable cremation option in your area, then DFS Memorials can help direct you. We do the research to help save families stress and time and ONLY work with reputable, local funeral homes.
Alternatively, you can check out this directory listing of all funeral homes in Tucson in zip code order.
How do providers compare in Tucson?
The cost of a direct cremation varies considerably. This can depend on the cremation services provider selected and the type of cremation service chosen. It is always wise to compare prices.
Check out this Complete Guide to Cremation for more information.
Is there any help with cremation costs in Tucson?
Sadly, we are asked this question all too often these days! With more families struggling financially, it can be crippling to be faced with unexpected funeral expenses. If qualifying, there is a $255 Social Security death benefit payment and benefits for veterans.
Each state has its own budget and governance for dealing with indigent funerals, although much funding has been axed in recent years. You can try contacting your local county, Social, or Human Services to inquire if any financial aid is available locally.
This article on ‘How to Pay for a Funeral’ also covers some other ways you can gain support towards funeral costs.
DFS Memorials Tucson serves families in Cochise, Graham, Pima, Pinal & Santa Cruz Counties and Armory Park, Avondale, Barrio Viejo, Central, Civano, Congress Street, Convention, Cragin-Keeling, Downtown, Eastside, El Encanto, El Presidio, Fairgrounds, Fourth Avenue, Menlo Park, Northwest, Old Fort Lowell, Old Pascua, Pullman, Sam Hughes, Santa Cruz Southwest, South Tucson, Sunnyside, Western Hills, & Winter-haven
I have been researching and writing about the death care industry for the past fifteen years. End-of-life services and experiences are topics most people avoid thinking about until they must face them. My work provides comprehensive and independent resources for families, explaining the workings of the funeral industry, the laws governing funeral practices, and the death care trends that impact consumers. With a BA in Cultural Studies, I bring a unique perspective to analyzing cultural death care rituals, complemented by a career background in Business Management. The death care industry is undergoing significant changes, which I find fascinating. The shift towards cremation services and the emergence of sustainable alternatives like aquamation and human composting are of particular interest. I am also intrigued by how technology is reshaping the funeral planning process and experience. I write for US Funerals Online and DFS Memorials LLC, and contribute to various forums and publications within the death care industry.
