Saying goodbye to a loved one is hard enough. Worrying about money on top of grief makes it even heavier. According to Bankrate, the average funeral in the United States can range between $6,280 and $8,300, depending on burial or cremation options and location. That’s just the basics. Once you factor in transportation, paperwork, and cemetery charges, the bill can climb even higher. Think about it this way: most families don’t even have $1,000 tucked away for emergencies. According to...
