Dying Ain’t Cheap, Exploring Rising Funeral Costs & Green Burials

Culture writer Brigida D'Agostino and director Tyson Wheeler explore the expensive world of funerals. Join us as we investigate jaw-dropping costs, how green cemeteries and sea burials can reduce costs and waste, and why the Federal Trade Commission is giving the funeral industry a stern warning over pricing transparency.

Are you prepared for the high price tag of death? Join us to learn about hidden funeral costs and the booming business of dying. We delve into why burying a loved one has become financially burdensome for many families.

💡 Discover why funeral expenses are skyrocketing, with the average cost in the U.S. exceeding $8,000, and how this industry is putting a strain on grieving families.

💸💔 We'll explore the rise of pauper burials, the challenges of affording cemetery plots, and the price of cremation.

📉 But fear not, we also shed light on government assistance programs available for those who can't afford funeral services, as well as innovative solutions like green funerals and turning ashes into diamonds.

Join the conversation as we discuss the future of death practices and share your thoughts on how you'd like to depart this world in the comments below!

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📝 Written and Produced by Brigida D’Agostino
🎬 Directed and Edited by Tyson Wheeler Persall @TysonXIX

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