How much do caskets cost?

The median cost for a metal casket is $2,400, according to the National Funeral Directors Association, although caskets vary by size and style. Your costs will depend on what style and materials you choose. For example, bronze, copper and mahogany caskets can cost as much as $10,000, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The price of caskets increased 230% between December 1986 to September 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.