This article explains how arranging a cremation can save you money on funeral costs.
Arranging a direct cremation is a simple and affordable funeral care solution. You can arrange an affordable direct cremation service for just $1,180.
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 service in Tucson, AZ?
The traditional funeral is dying, replaced by a modern life celebration and a lean towards cremation services. Although changing attitudes in culture are acknowledged as a factor in this change, COST is one of the biggest factors.
A traditional funeral can cost upwards of $10,000 (including cemetery fees). The annual National Funeral Directors Association survey posited the average cost of a funeral in the U.S. at around $8,000 (excluding cemetery charges).
However, a full-service cremation service will cost $3,000 to $4,000 in the region, while a simple direct cremation can be arranged for $995. 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 family’s hands.
A direct cremation ensures that a professional handles 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 matter 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, AZ
A low-cost, simple cremation is available in Tucson for just $1,180. Cremation prices vary considerably between providers, so it is essential to compare prices and ensure that the quoted cost for a low-cost cremation is equitable. Check exactly what is included.
Death certificates and state filings are often an additional ‘cash advance,’ but verify that the cremation container and cremation fee are included in any advertised low-cost price.
Too often, we have found what appeared to be a low-cost cremation option, only to discover that hidden charges can significantly increase the price.
Call (520) 200-7742 now to arrange a direct cremation in Tucson and the surrounding areas.
Cash Advance items: A death certificate in Tucson is $20.00 – Pima County Medical Examiner’s fee is $30.00
How do I choose a cremation service provider in Tucson, AZ?
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 don’t have a provider in mind or need to find the most affordable cremation option in your area, DFS Memorials can help guide you.
We conduct research to help save families time and stress, and we only work with reputable, local funeral homes.
How do cremation 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.
What happens if your loved one is taken to the Coroner in Pima County, AZ?
If your loved one was taken to the coroner’s office in Tucson, AZ, the Pima County Coroner’s Office will investigate to determine the cause and manner of death.
This is typical for cases involving an unnatural, sudden, or unattended death, such as an accident, homicide, or possible suicide.
The deceased is usually transferred to the coroner’s facility by a contract mortuary or a deputy coroner after authorities, such as hospital staff or law enforcement, are notified.
A body can only be released to a licensed funeral home like those in the DFS Memorials network. The next of kin must appoint a funeral director and sign an authority for the Coroner to release the deceased into the care of the funeral service provider selected by the family.
Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office is at 2825 E District St, Tucson, AZ 85714. Phone (520) 724-8600
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, as well as benefits for veterans.
Each state has its own budget and governance for handling indigent funerals, although funding has been significantly reduced in recent years.
You can try contacting your local county, Social Services, or Human Services Office to inquire about available financial aid.
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
Sara Marsden-Ille is a writer and researcher specialising in the death care industry. With more than 15 years covering end-of-life services, funeral trends, and consumer funeral planning, she writes for DFS Memorials and US Funerals Online to help families make informed decisions.
