Before we begin talking about these types of trusts, let's first begin by introducing the term unlimited marital deduction.. The unlimited marital deduction refers to the amount allowed by the federal estate-tax laws for all property passed to a surviving spouse who is a U.S. citizen.
The average price of a direct cremation generally varies between $495 and $1,500. This cost varies between areas. In Miami, Las Vegas and Phoenix you can arrange a direct cremation for as little as $495 - $580. However, in most metro areas across the U.S. a direct cremation costs between $795 and $1,200.
So it may come as a surprise that the price of basic services like cremation can vary wildly from home to home. Today the average cost of a standalone cremation -- no additional services -- is $2,057. And yet, in any given city, some funeral homes will charge you two to three times as much for a cremation. Same service, drastically different price.