Topic Founder & Author: Dennis C. McCreery. First of all, outer burial containers and burial vaults are not required by state or federal law. They are required by most cemetery rules and regulations. Cemeteries want a casket placed in an outer burial container or burial vault to prevent the ground from sinking in above the casket.
A heat pump will replace both the furnace and air conditioner/central air unit. It may be costly to install, with the national average falling between $3,956 and $6,702, but it will save you considerable money in energy costs.
Geothermal heat pumps, which pull heat from the ground making them more reliable and efficient, usually cost somewhere between $9,000 and $23,000, including installation. The price for either style of heat pump is dependent on: The heat pump brand.