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🌼 Transform Grief Into Compassion

When emotions are heavy and hearts are fragile—giving back becomes one of the most meaningful gestures you can offer.

You decide the timing, recipient, and nature of your gift, and we'll handle the rest.

Keep in Mind the Final Farewell Rule When Making Arrangements:​

You don't have to accept a package from a service provider that may include items you don't want.

People Have Rights When Buying Final Farewell Goods and Services

Gifting the following items listed below carries immense significance and holds a great deal of sentimental value.

TRADITIONAL FINAL FAREWELL GOODS AND SERVICES

Casket

The casket can be the most expensive part of a final farewell. Prices vary from $900 to $10,000 based on material type and size.

Cremation Container - Package

Rigid, leak-proof, enclosed, and combustible. Elaborate interior or decorations are not necessary. Prices vary from $500 to $3,000.

Embalming

It is required for viewing by the final farewell service provider, but not by law. Prices vary from $200 to $1,800.

Urn

Large rounded vase, typically with a narrowed neck and a cover above a body. Prices vary from $50 to $1,000.

Final Farewell Service Provider's Basic Services

Required - Covers the final farewell service provider's time, storage of remains, and overhead expenses. Prices vary from $400 to $2,500.

Other Preparation of the Remains

The hair styling and dressing of the departed loved one, and if needed, body cosmetic reconstruction. Prices vary from $50 to $400.

Hearse

Transportation of the departed loved one during the final farewell service. Prices vary from $150 to $600.

Car/Van Services

Transportation of the family and guests during the final farewell service. Prices vary from $75 to $500.

Printed Materials

The prayer cards, bookmarks, acknowledgment cards, pallbearer cards, and thank you cards. Prices vary from $50 to $150 based on material type and size.

Use of Facilities/Staff for Final Farewell Ceremony

That's for ceremonies held at the final farewell service provider's location. Prices vary from $150 to $1,500.

Funerals are not limited to the posted goods and services.

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Source: National Funeral Directors Association, 2019 median costs

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To offer everyone and their loved ones a dignified final farewell without financial strain.

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Post-Final Farewell Support

People have always wondered what happens when a family can't afford final farewell expenses.

Instead of leaving matters to government disposal, LifeFriendSurance’s community-driven approach uses Roundup savings and Roundup donations from family and friends to build a fund for essential final farewell items—ensuring every loved one is honored with dignity and peace of mind.

Join LifeFriendSurance, make your first self-gift, and let your Roundups—and your community—do the rest.

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