PriceOfCremation.com is an independent consumer resource for people researching cremation costs and planning cremation arrangements, whether a death has just occurred or you’re planning ahead.
What we do
- Explain costs. Our guides explain what providers charge for, which charges are optional, and how service choices affect the total.
- Help you compare. Our cost calculator and provider comparison worksheet help you turn providers’ price lists into clear, side-by-side totals.
- Explain your rights. We explain consumer protections such as the FTC Funeral Rule, including your right to itemized prices and to buy only what you want.
- Help with planning. Our planning checklist and guides cover paperwork, memorial options, and choosing an urn.
What we don’t do
- We don’t operate a funeral home or crematory, and we don’t arrange cremations.
- We don’t rank or endorse funeral providers, and paid placements are never presented as rankings.
- We don’t present estimates as quotes. Our city price ranges are general estimates, and we explain how we research prices in our pricing methodology.
How the site is funded
PriceOfCremation.com is free to use. It’s supported by advertising, sponsored links, and affiliate commissions (including as an Amazon Associate). Advertising and affiliate links are labeled, and they don’t affect our explanations of costs or consumer rights. See our advertising disclosure and affiliate disclosure.
Editorial standards
We aim to be accurate, compassionate, and plain-spoken. We cite authoritative sources such as the Federal Trade Commission and state agencies, we separate federal rules from state rules, and we correct errors when we find them. Read our full editorial standards.
Contact us
Questions, corrections, or suggestions? Please contact us. We can’t give legal advice or arrange services, but we read every message.