1 See How Much Does Embalming Cost. 2  The body must be in a container when it is cremated. 3  A simple unlined and unfinished container or casket starts around $20-$250; cardboard or softwood caskets covered with fabric cost $200-$1,000; and a hardwood casket can be $1,200-$8,000.
1. not professional; not pertaining to or characteristic of a profession. 2. at variance with professional standards or ethics: unprofessional conduct. 3. not belonging to a profession; nonprofessional. 4. not done with professional competence; amateurish.
Unlawful Conduct. 1  A police officer acts under color of law, even if he violates state or local law, provided he acted within the apparent scope of his authority and office. Monroe v. Pape, 365 U.S. 167 (1961). 2  Private Action. Acts committed in pursuit of personal interests are not under color of law..