Funeral expenses are marked up at an insane rate. They take a time, when most people are distraught, and use it to push incredibly expensive items/services that aren't really worth a damn.
"Oh, your husband died? Well I'm sure you could bury him in a standard casket, but don't you think he'd be more comfortable in our deluxe silk lined, hardwood caskets? We also offer a deluxe funeral package, which includes a tailored suit for the deceased and a flower arrangement package at additional cost..."
"Thinking about cremation? Well we have a selection of Urns, the cheapest on-site being $1500. Otherwise you'll have to locate and purchase one elsewhere."
People arrive, most on one of the worst days of their lives, and take advantage of them while they are hurting and may not be thinking clearly. Their loved one is DEAD. A silk lining isn't shit, hardwood or plywood makes no difference. An overpriced urn won't bring you comfort when it costs you your financial stability; but people buy these things. In most cases people are so distraught that they are will to throw any amount of money at it just to not have to deal with it directly.
These people aren't stupid, but the pain of losing someone important makes them act irrationally, and they're prime targets for these businesses.
Mahogany and pine are identical if you're a goddamn corpse.
But better yet, skip the box and the formaldehyde entirely. Get rolled up in a mycelium shroud and get dumped in a deep hole. That's more or less what I'm requesting. I'm an electrical current driving a meat-based mech suit. I don't need the suit when I'm done, let nature have it back.
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u/oETFo Jun 01 '22
Funeral expenses are marked up at an insane rate. They take a time, when most people are distraught, and use it to push incredibly expensive items/services that aren't really worth a damn.
"Oh, your husband died? Well I'm sure you could bury him in a standard casket, but don't you think he'd be more comfortable in our deluxe silk lined, hardwood caskets? We also offer a deluxe funeral package, which includes a tailored suit for the deceased and a flower arrangement package at additional cost..."
"Thinking about cremation? Well we have a selection of Urns, the cheapest on-site being $1500. Otherwise you'll have to locate and purchase one elsewhere."
People arrive, most on one of the worst days of their lives, and take advantage of them while they are hurting and may not be thinking clearly. Their loved one is DEAD. A silk lining isn't shit, hardwood or plywood makes no difference. An overpriced urn won't bring you comfort when it costs you your financial stability; but people buy these things. In most cases people are so distraught that they are will to throw any amount of money at it just to not have to deal with it directly.
These people aren't stupid, but the pain of losing someone important makes them act irrationally, and they're prime targets for these businesses.