hestiaWhat a funeral really costs
Funeral homes’ own published price lists, side by side, each with the date it was issued and a link to where we found it. Nobody pays to appear.
See real pricesFree funeral and memorial planning for families
You don’t have to
hold this alone.
Hestia is a free place for families to plan a funeral or a memorial. Compare what funeral homes near you actually charge, find the people you need for the day, and keep it somewhere the whole family can reach. Use it now, or write down your own wishes for later.
Nobody pays us to be recommended, and we never choose for you.
A little clarity, without pressure
Where families usually start
What actually happens
The five parts of a farewell, in plain words, so you know what is coming. Nothing here asks you to decide anything today.
Walk through the journeyYou’re not alone in this
“Can we take care of all of this from here?”
Yes, at your own pace. You can stop and come back whenever you need to.
What has to happen nowThe first steps, what can wait, and what the law actually asks of you.
What the day will be likeA farewell that fits the person, with the funeral itself at the centre.
What it costsFuneral homes’ own price lists, side by side, each with the date it was issued and a link to where we got it.
Who is doing whatThe jobs and the money in one place, so nobody has to ask twice and nobody does the same thing twice.
Telling peopleLet family know privately, and help them get there, wherever they live.
Keeping what mattersThe words, the memories, and the wishes worth writing down.
People first, always. No one pays to be recommended here, and we never use AI to make decisions for your family.
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