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.
1 Total costs for a traditional complete funeral package (casket, embalming, visitation/viewing, funeral service, hearse and urn) with cremation (rather than burial of the body) can be $2,000-$6,000. Total costs also depend on the disposition of the ashes after cremation. 2  See How Much Do Cremation Urns Cost and How Much Does Spreading Ashes Cost. 3  A niche in a mausoleum can be $350-$2,500 or more.