Funeral expenses refer to the costs associated with arranging and conducting a funeral or memorial service for someone who has passed away. These expenses can include fees for the services of a funeral director, transportation of the body, embalming, casket or urn, flowers, music, clergy, obituaries, and other miscellaneous costs such as food and drinks for guests at the reception following the service. Funeral expenses can vary widely depending on factors such as location, the type of funeral service desired by the family, and the specific goods and services selected. Many people choose to pre-plan their funerals in order to better anticipate and manage these costs.