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.
Upfront Costs. Though they are less expensive to operate, electric heat pump pool heaters cost more upfront than both gas and electric resistance heaters. Heat pumps can cost up to $5,000, while the majority of gas and electric resistance heaters are available for around $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. The cost for installing heat pumps and gas heaters averages about $300 to $500, including labor and materials. The cost for installing an electric resistance heater can be two to three times this price because of necessary wiring upgrades to handle the required amount of electrical current.