On average, caskets range in cost from $1,000 at the very low end, up to $10,000 or more at high-end funeral homes. Budget-conscious families can find suitable options for as low as $500-$800. On a ...

He has served as an expert witness in several lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of state funeral regulations. In 2011, he testified on behalf of the monks of Saint Joseph Abbey, who were not ...