Not many people like to think of money at a time like this. Unfortunately, from a practical standpoint, it is necessary. Some things may have to be paid for before the service can take place. For example:

• A portion, if not the full purchase price of the interment rights (i.e. grave, lot. crypt, niche, urn space);
• The interment, entombment or cremation fee;
• Late or Sunday charges - i.e. most often interment or entombment services taking place in the late afternoon or on a Sunday incur additional charges;
• Fees for additional cemetery services, if any;
• Chapel rental, if any;
• All or part of the funeral home bill;
• the casket, if not included in the above;
• The clergy, organist and soloist, if nor covered in any of the above.

If financial assistance is required, see Financial Assistance Programs under Government Resources. Application should be made immediately.