Financial assistance for funeral cost in Ohio?

[DVC Sadie]

It may be to late to arrange it but you can also donate your body to science/med school.

You can also have a much cheaper funeral than the funeral home will try to sell you. You don't need all the frills. One way to save money is to not go to the cemetery. just have the service then you don't need an escort, limo, etc. You can also ask to be shown the least expensive caskets available they won't show you these unless you directly ask. Ask for an itemized breakdown and only select the things you really have to have. There are lots of extras added that can be done without.

I just wanted to add that I do know people who donated their family members bodies because they could not afford the price of a funeral.

OP, I am so sorry that you are having to go through this.

 

[looo33]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[big_red_s]

Sorry for your loss

 

[DawnM]

So sorry.

Dawn

 

[Derby4me]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope her last few days in Hospice were peaceful.

 

[Belle5]

I am so sorry...

Let us know what you work out on arrangements.

 

[malibuconlee]

Also if you are not opposed to it, cremation is much less expensive than buying a casket and having to buy a plot. You can either keep or scatter the ashes (check local laws and regulations before doing so) or purchase a spot for an urn at a later date. Just something to keep in mind...

This was my mom's choice. And yes it was MUCH cheaper. Of course it will depend on the area, but our costs were less than $3000, closer to 2,000 if I remember right.

Sorry for what you are going thru.

 

[flakypuff]

My beautiful mama peacefully went to be with Jesus at 2:24am this morning in her sleep. I will miss her so, so much but after seeing her fight this horrible disease for 12 years I am relieved she is no longer in pain and suffering.

I am so sorry for your loss.