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Bereavement

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8. Is it possible to "negotiate" with the funeral home re price of the casket?

Reply to Hoppy (Original post)

Tue Mar 22, 2016, 03:02 AM

Mar 2016

After all, she agreed with them years ago at a certain price, and it is known that the funeral home is going to make a profit, so perhaps they'll be willing to cut a deal.

Also, the viewing time could be shortened. When she pre-paid she likely had many living friends, but how many will there be at a 97year old's funeral.

I would go with a casket as she wanted, or one very similar.

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My mom turned 97 last month. In 1998, she paid 7K for a pre-paid funeral plan. [View all] Hoppy Mar 2016 OP

If it's her money DeadLetterOffice Mar 2016 #1

Unfortunately, she has demintia and would not be able to communicate wishes. Hoppy Mar 2016 #2

Caskets aren't really that expensive Uben Mar 2016 #3

My last wish is to be cremated in a cardboard box angstlessk Mar 2016 #4

Funeral costs are horrendous. I speak from the view of someone who worked auntAgonist Mar 2016 #5

One word: AZ Jim Mar 2016 #6

First of all Jim, auntAgonist Mar 2016 #9

i think if you can afford it, and it won't cause you any undo hardship, orleans Mar 2016 #7

I think you're right in all of your observation and comment. n/t auntAgonist Mar 2016 #10

Is it possible to "negotiate" with the funeral home re price of the casket? No Vested Interest Mar 2016 #8

If you can get the model number for the original casket it might be possible to find it cheaper auntAgonist Mar 2016 #11

My guess is that your mother's choice of that particular casket took into account Tanuki Mar 2016 #12