1. What is the Mount Pleasant Group doing to make its services more budget-friendly?
We are reviewing our prices to make more services accessible to more people.
We recognize that the costs associated with cemetery interment, cremations and funeral services can be daunting for many people. We are committed to identifying death care-related options that are within reach for a broad range of individuals and families.
For example, in 2023, we reduced the price of our rental caskets by as much as 60%. These are high-quality wooden casket shells into which a simpler box containing the deceased is inserted for a visitation or funeral service and removed before cremation. We have recently seen demand for rental caskets increase by 124%. Similarly, in March 2024, we announced a 30% reduction in the price of “simple cremation.” That service involves the simple collection and cremation of a deceased individual and the return of their cremated remains to their next of kin.
In 2024, we also implemented client-friendly payment terms. For some of our pre-need offerings, for example, we reduced the required down payment amount and extended the interest-free period.
2. Can you really rent a casket?
Yes! Rental caskets are a cost-effective, environmentally conscious option. These are high-quality wooden casket shells into which a simpler box containing the deceased is inserted for a visitation or funeral service and removed before cremation. In 2023, we reduced the price of our rental caskets by up to 60%, and demand has since more than doubled.