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.
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost? Heat pumps are energy efficient and can replace the need for having both a furnace and A/C. (Photo courtesy of Todd Betts of Ormond Beach, Florida) Heat pumps have many advantages compared to normal central air HVAC systems.