People often read our guides at a hard time. These standards describe how we research, write, review, and update content on PriceOfCremation.com.
Accuracy and sources
- We rely on primary and authoritative sources, including the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule, federal agencies such as the EPA and TSA, state licensing boards and vital records offices, and published industry studies such as the NFDA General Price List Study.
- When we cite a specific figure, we name the source and the year.
- We distinguish federal requirements, which apply nationwide, from state and local requirements, which vary. Where rules vary, we tell you to check locally.
- We don’t invent prices, providers, reviews, testimonials, or credentials.
Prices
We don’t publish prices as quotes. National figures come from named studies. City price ranges are general estimates to help you plan and compare, and are labeled that way. See our pricing methodology.
Product guides
Our memorial product guides describe types of products (their materials, capacities, and common uses) based on research. We haven’t physically tested the products we link to, and we don’t claim to have. We don’t publish star ratings or “best” rankings of individual products we haven’t tested.
Independence from advertising
Advertisers and affiliate partners don’t review or approve our content. Ads and sponsored links are labeled and visually separated from our guides. Paid placements are never presented as independent recommendations or provider rankings.
Updates and corrections
We review key guides regularly and show a review or update date. If you spot an error, please contact us. We investigate every report and correct confirmed errors promptly.
Not legal advice
Our content is general information. It isn’t legal, financial, or medical advice. For decisions that depend on your circumstances, consult your funeral provider, your state’s licensing board, or an attorney.