e breakdown. Approximately $600.01 will be used towards cash advance items and another $883.63 will be used to pay for vaults, and clothing. This leaves the funeral director with $4755.34 to pay for his expenses. It may seem like a huge amount, but when you break it down, it really is not all that grand. $1681.39 will be put towards payroll. Typically about one thousand dollars is the salary of the owner per funeral. $1015.55 will go towards the cost of the facilities, including rent, heat, water, electricity, insurance, taxes, etc. Automotive equipment will cost $285.39 per service, $195 will go into advertising. The balance is used for miscellaneous expenses, leaving the business with a profit of $1232.75, which is only 9.25%. American funerals typically have 4 parts. The first is a visitation, viewing or wake. It is during this period that family and friends come to the funeral home to view the body one final time. It is here that one can discuss the deceased and laugh and cry about them. The next part is the funeral. Depending on the religion, the funeral can happen in the church or the funeral home. During this time prayers are offered as well as some commentary on the deceased. Following the funeral is the committal, where the remains are interred. This usually takes place in a cemetery. Prayers are offered and the attendees may place a flower on the coffin or grave as they leave. The forth part is the meal. This is a great time to talk about what happened and to get everything off of your chest....
