Funeral Wreaths in the Dominican Republic Can Cost More Than a Monthly Minimum Wage
Some funeral wreaths in the Dominican Republic cost more than a monthly minimum wage. Prices depend on the design and the flowers.
Key points
- Funeral wreaths in the DR range from RD$ 3,000 to RD$ 33,165, depending on the funeral home and the arrangement.
- A sunflower and rose heart-shaped wreath at Flores Frescas costs RD$ 33,165.
- The monthly minimum wage for workers at large companies is RD$ 27,988.
- A RD$ 20,000 wreath exceeds the monthly minimum wage for micro and small businesses.
Funeral wreaths, rose hearts, flower crosses and casket arrangements are part of traditional farewells in the Dominican Republic. Their prices, however, can weigh on family budgets during an already difficult time.
At Gresefu funeral home, prices published on its website range from RD$ 3,000 to RD$ 20,000, depending on the design and type of flowers. At Flores Frescas, which offers wreaths, crosses, hearts and casket arrangements, prices run from US$ 145 to US$ 495, roughly RD$ 9,715 to RD$ 33,165. According to its catalog, each piece is prepared the same day with fresh flowers.
At Blandino funeral home, a white rose wreath costs RD$ 12,000 and a rose cross costs RD$ 13,500. Other arrangements exceed RD$ 20,000, such as a circular rose and lily wreath at RD$ 25,000. Coronas Fúnebres offers options from RD$ 3,000 to RD$ 26,000, and Florarte goes up to RD$ 21,000.
Comparing these prices with incomes helps show the cost. In the Dominican Republic, the monthly minimum wage is RD$ 27,988 for workers at large companies, RD$ 25,656 at medium-sized companies, RD$ 17,193 at small companies and RD$ 15,860 at microenterprises. The RD$ 33,165 wreath exceeds the large-company minimum wage by RD$ 5,177. For a microenterprise worker, it equals just over two monthly minimum wages.
As of September 2026, the basic family basket for the lowest-income quintile (quintile 1) cost RD$ 29,843.
Why it matters
For Dominican families grieving at home or in the United States, the cost of a floral arrangement can be an added financial burden. Prices vary widely between funeral homes, so comparing options can help.