Free tools that do the work
Built to be used, not just read. Price what you actually need, compare every option in your state, and know a fair number before anyone quotes you.
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Funeral costs tool
Every option priced side by side for your state: direct cremation, water cremation, burial and full-service funerals, with itemized breakdowns.
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Cremation cost estimator
Pick your state, service level and urn — get the realistic range and what counts as overpaying where you live.
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Get a free cremation quote
Tell us where you are and we'll connect you with a licensed low-cost provider, usually the same day. Free, no obligation.
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What to do with ashes
A guided way to find a meaningful next step for a loved one's ashes.
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Death Hacks
Our tongue-in-cheek corner: the jokes are jokes, the numbers are dead serious, and every figure is sourced. About the series →
The Death Arbitrage Tool
The same cremation costs close to $1,000 more on one side of a state line. Run the numbers, body run included.
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The Casket Markup Calculator
Same casket: $1,800 at one funeral home, $5,595 at another. See every price, and your right to bring your own box.
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The DIY Funeral
In 40 states your family can legally do the entire funeral themselves. The checklist, state by state.
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