The price of cremation varies from state to state. The cost is the highest in the state of Connecticut and the lowest in the state of Nevada. The cremation prices for a simple cremation range from around $1,300 to about $3,000. This is still a bargain when compared to the average cost of a traditional funeral, which is about $11,000.

The average cost for an affordable cremation in each state is as follows:

• Alabama - $2,108
• Alaska - $1,617
• Arizona - $1,705
• Arkansas - $1,480
• California - $1,570
• Colorado - $1,619
• Connecticut - $2,998
• Delaware - $2,389
• Florida - $1,757
• Georgia - $1,929
• Hawaii - $1,394
• Idaho - $1,653
• Illinois - $2,299
• Indiana - $2,243
• Iowa - $2,463
• Kansas - $2,324
• Kentucky - $1,996
• Louisiana - $2,237
• Maine - $2,241
• Maryland - $2,318
• Massachusetts - $2,383
• Michigan - $1,970
• Minnesota - $2,912
• Mississippi - $1,921
• Missouri - $1,779
• Montana - $2,087
• Nebraska - $2,579
• Nevada - $1,378
• New Hampshire - $2,093
• New Jersey - $2,320
• New Mexico - $1,739
• New York - $1,924
• North Carolina - $1,880
• North Dakota - $2,653
• Ohio - $1,382
• Oklahoma - $1,954
• Oregon - $1,382
• Pennsylvania - $2,021
• Rhode Island - $2,477
• South Carolina - $1,955
• South Dakota - $2,552
• Tennessee - $2,039
• Texas - $2,070
• Utah - $1,564
• Vermont - $2,132
• Virginia - $2,416
• Washington - $1,413
• West Virginia - $2,100
• Wisconsin - $2,382
• Wyoming - $2,648

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The cremation cost for a simple, direct cremation usually includes these items:

• Collection and transportation of body of the deceased between the home or hospital to the crematorium.
• Cremation services.
• Crematory fees.
• State fees for any permits required.
• Completion of the death certificate (certified copies are usually extra).
• A basic container (cardboard or plastic box) for the cremains.
• Delivery of the cremains to the surviving family members or the person in charge of the estate of the deceased.

Cremation Options

In addition to basic simple cremations services, many select out of a variety of nice options that include:

• Cremation Container: This is different than an urn. A cremation container is used to nicely transport the body between the home or hospital to the crematorium. It can be made of strong cardboard, wood, or wood covered with cloth. It is placed in the cremation oven along with the body that is inside of it.
• Urn: A urn is used to hold the cremains, which are the ashes that remain after the body has been cremated. An urn can be very decorative and make a great keepsake to put on display in order to remember a beloved person who has passed.
• Cremation Jewelry: Other popular items include jewelry that can hold a small portion of the cremains, such as a nice locket that is worn around the neck on a chain. Many find it comforting to always have a part of the person with them.