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Pricing: Cremation vs. Burial


Average cost of funeral and burial is $10k; cremation is less than $2,500	No need to embalm or purchase cemetery plot, casket, burial, vault or gravestone	Families who choose cremation favor a less-expense memorial service or gathering

Lower cremation cost by planning and paying for tomorrow at today’s prices	Unlike burials, cremation reduces impact to the environment	Cremation process is easier and simpler than a traditional funeral and burial

	Average cost of funeral and burial is $10k; cremation is less than $2,500
	No need to embalm or purchase cemetery plot, casket, burial, vault or gravestone
	Families who choose cremation favor a less-expense memorial service or gathering
	Lower cremation cost by planning and paying for tomorrow at today’s prices
	Unlike burials, cremation reduces impact to the environment
	Cremation process is easier and simpler than a traditional funeral and burial

Cremation Cost Factors

Compare Funeral Costs: Cremation Urn and Memorial vs. Casket and Headstone

For those planning a funeral with limited financial resources, it is prudent to evaluate the cost of cremation urns and memorials compared to a casket and headstone. Cremation offers the most versatility and opportunity to control costs for those on a budget, while burial costs mount quickly.

Compare Cremation Costs to Burial Costs

The first cost difference between cremation and burial comes with preparation of the body. Housing the body, collecting burial certificates, and preparing the deceased for burial averages around $1,600. The second cost difference is between the burial casket and the cremation container…

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My mom made the arrangements with Neptune Society Plano herself, so I didn’t really know what to expect when she passed. However, Caroline and the staff at Neptune handled the situation in a very professional, caring manner. They filed all of the paperwork promptly (of which there was plenty) and their communication during the entire process was top-notch. Both the urn and outer storage case were beautifully crafted. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend them, and as a matter of fact, my wife and I are going to make final arrangements with them as well.

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Very friendly, caring and knowledgeable. Tracy spent a lot of time explaining options and financing. While it isn’t easy making these decisions, she made it simple. I highly recommend this company.

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Tallahassee, FL

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Our sincere appreciation for the stellar care and service we received from Alejandro Ruiz in Colorado. He took us through our Mothers passing with kindness and professionalism. He helped to ease our anxieties. We would definitely recommend him and Neptune to anyone needing his services.
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Denver / Arvada, CO

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My parents had prepaid arrangements with Neptune Society. My father died in 2015 and my mother in 2016, both in the Los Angeles area. We made one call to the Neptune Society 800 number and they were there to pick up the bodies within two hours. It was extremely easy. We then completed the paperwork for cremation and purchased death certificates through the Neptune Society. I highly recommend the Neptune Society.

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Henderson, NV

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The Neptune Society was extremely helpful with my family member. This office was professional, responsive and kind. They provided the service requested with no hassles during a time of difficulty.

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Boerne, TX

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I was very pleased with the care and compassion we received at Neptune. Carolyn was very helpful and continued to update us on the process. I was extremely pleased with the way everything was handled and explained especially in a time when everything was so difficult.

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Allen, TX

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Russell Lavender was extremely helpful with my mother’s arrangements. He reached out to the family immediately and took over from there. My mom had prepaid arrangements with Neptune Society and it was a huge relief that all of the major decisions had already been made and her wishes were being carried out. Our family would like to thank Russell for his compassion during a very emotional time.

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Jacksonville, FL

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