What is the cost of burial in Waterdeep? It depends on the deceased.
If they’re guild members, the guild usually pays. Noble families have their own crypts; cost=how much of a show they want to put on (might be nothing). Clergy = free if done by their own faith, or are paupers who worshipped or did service.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 12, 2021
Many priests in Waterdeep offer set rates for laborers, shopkeepers, visitors, and other “working poor” that vary depending on: cremation? Marked grave? Grave with monument? Hired mourners? Or private service? Cheapest of these is USUALLY 100 gp, runs up to 1000 gp. If a wealthy merchant dies and his family want the passing marked by the city, they might spend 4K to 6K gp for a “big show” that falls far short of a city-traffic-stopping event (which could easily cost twice that, with Watch street escort for the coffin, etc.#Realmslore
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 12, 2021
Thank you very much!
One of my parties NPC friends died (factionless child) and they are currently considering burial options for them An increasingly popular DIY option: the family rides or hires a coach to head for Secomber, finds a pretty wayside spot, buries there DEEPLY with a sunk-in-the-ground marker (a distinctive stone or piece of broken bottle of no value but that they’ll recognize).#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 12, 2021
Who does the general commoner/common family on the street think of when they want a burial? Kelemvor?
Or does each individual/family think of their own god for passing on?Does Waterdeep have general Clerics who tend matters unless a specific one is requested? Most folk/families think of “the foremost god venerated” by the deceased to pick a faith for handling funerals and/or burials; Kelemvor is the fallback “for all” if there isn’t one (Chauntea for farmers outside the city). All clergy can and usually will serve in this.#Realmslore
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 12, 2021
Thank you so much ed, and thank you for the amazing world you know so much about too :))
The forgotten realms have brought me more joy and awe than I could have possibly imagined. You are very much appreciated, as are all the countless others who have helped add to it You’re very welcome! May the Realms be a happy home for you and us all, forever. :}
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) November 12, 2021