Home Forums US Life Americans are going into debt over death This topic has [3] replies, 0 voices, and was last updated 1 week ago by Elonito. Now Editing “Americans are going into debt over death” Name * Password * Email Topic Title (Maximum Length 80) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/11/21/americans-going-into-debt-over-death/87380829007/?tbref=hp Americans are going into debt over death. Here are affordability tips 오늘자 뉴스의 장례비용에 관한 것을 발췌합니다 1. cost and debt 37% of Americans have taken on debt after a loved one’s death 59% used credit cards In the Debt.com 22% of respondents opined that the average funeral costs less than $5,000, and most put the cost at less than $10,000. As of 2023, the median cost of a funeral nationwide was $7,848 실제 장례비용 the total can easily approach $15,000 to $20,000 2. consumer rights Choices include burial vs. cremation, whether to hold a graveside service, and whether to have a formal funeral or a more informal memorial. Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/truth-advertising/funeral-rule You have the right to see a price list from the funeral home. You generally have the right to choose which funeral services you want, and which to wave off. You have the right to buy a casket somewhere else. 3. plan ahead The choice of funeral home is often the single biggest factor affecting how much you pay All funeral providers must offer “direct cremation” and “direct burial,” according to the consumer group. Those services exclude embalming and ceremony I agree to the terms of service Update List