Funerals are expensive. It is advisable to compare quotes, anticipate your choices and find out about the assistance and insurance available to alleviate the financial burden on loved ones.
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Losing a loved one is a painful moment. In this difficult context, The organization of funerals represents a significant budget. On average, count between 4,500 and 5,000 euros, according to a study by Silver Alliance and Simplifia, a funeral services company. There are, moreover, strong differences between the regions, with differences between 1000 and 2000 euros for an equivalent service between two departments. Furthermore, be aware that burial is always more expensive than cremation.
You have to ask for quotes and bring in the competition. We know it’s difficult, because in this type of period, we don’t always have the courage, but it’s important to avoid soaring prices and also avoid setbacks. Moreover, as there has been a lot of abuse of somewhat questionable commercial practices at a time when people are very vulnerable, since the summer of 2025, funeral directors have been subject to new regulations.
To help you see more clearly about these quotes, the obligatory service costs, but also the additional additional costs, such as, for example, floral arrangements, obituary announcements, any plaques must be detailed. Regardless of the type of funeral chosen, the coffin is obligatory. Allow on average between 1300 and 1500 euros, to which will be added the price of organizing the ceremony. If you can, avoid leaving this responsibility to your loved ones, anticipate, for example, via a funeral contract, or by simply expressing your wishes in advance. Indicate where you want to be buried and what type of funeral you want? These are all things that will make life easier for your loved ones and better manage the budget.
There is funeral insurance and sometimes aid from your mutual and complementary insurance companies. It all depends on the contracts you have signed, so find out. In all cases, it is important to act quickly because certain devices must be requested within 48 hours to 72 hours following death. For very low incomes, municipal committees often participate via the Communal Social Action Fund, or family allowance funds. Old-age insurance funds can also contribute to funeral costs. This obviously depends on your resources.
