Funeral home raises prices because of the rising cost of living

@averageguy They are probably raising their prices because since Covid more people have discovered the option of graveside services, it’s not too expensive and it gets people who care together for the ceremony without a lot of fuss. I have noticed the trend since then.

@averageguy It’s just a summer job I think so the new graduates can earn some spending money when they start college. There are some places that offer these jobs with them in mind.

@cherokeepatti guess even morticians need to intern

@senghenydd My aunt had that plan, then she got dementia due to being a diabetic and forgot to make payments. And that was after making payments for several years. I don’t think they ever refunded her either. She had a funeral but someone paid for it.

So many elderly don’t have life insurance or a savings enough to pay for a funeral or their spouses don’t have good credit.

@cherokeepatti I haven't joined any scheme however I believe in the UK we pay the full amount in advance when joining the scheme, there's no problem then.

A neighbour has paid in advance to be cremated only problem he's changed his mind and now wishes to be buried in a churchyard, no doubt he'll contact the company who he's paid to get things changed.

@TexChik I won’t have a funeral and neither will Ray. We put it in a living will. There is no sense in burdening others with it. We can grieve without it and anyone who is a true friend or loved one will offer condolences on their own.