How much does embalming cost?

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My family wants my grandmother's body to be embalmed before she is cremated. How much does this embalming process cost?

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If you are having a direct cremation without a viewing or visitation beforehand, the embalming process is not necessary. However, embalming is required if you are having a viewing and the average price for the embalming process is around $500 to $700 and generally does not cost more than $1000. 

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