1. Military burial advantages – if you have a loved one who was in the military, make sure you take advantage of their free burial status. This can help save a lot of money for the same procedure.
  2. Package deals are no good – despite sounding like a great deal, package funeral purchases can end very expensive compared to buying separately.
  3. Close the casket – skipping the embalming process could save you thousands on the funeral
  4. Cremation – as eastern influence seeps into western culture, it becomes ever more acceptable to use cremation as a way of respecting the dead. Original source: Saving Money on Funerals [Memorials.com]