The costs for the cremation of a loved one following their passing may be due for an increase for residents in an Illinois county, as a new requirement for coroner reviews could lead to an added fee.
While the increased cost may be handled easily for some families, they may be more difficult for families who turn to the burial method as a means to reduce funeral costs.
The fee increases are part of a new proposal from Franklin County Coroner Dan Blasdel, who is requesting that a new stipulation be added that requires all deaths to be reviewed by a coroner before they are cremated, according to the News Tribune.
Currently, not all deaths need to be reported to the county coroner. Blasdel said the proposal would help to determine accidental deaths that may be regarded a "natural" death if not examined properly. However, along with each review would also come a $50 fee that is charged by the county.
Because cremations are known as a more cost effective way to respectively honor the passing of a loved one – they can cost close to $1,000 while funerals can cost upwards of $5,000 – many families who utilize it may be already somewhat strapped for cash and unable to take on any extra expenses.
If help is needed to cover the cost of a cremation ceremony, a short-term loan may be able to cover expenses until the next payday.
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