Which option is NOT typically included in the services provided at a funeral?

Construction of burial plots is not typically included in the services provided at a funeral. Funeral homes usually do not engage in the actual construction of burial plots, as this task is generally the responsibility of cemeteries or other specialized organizations that handle land and site preparation for burial.

The other services mentioned—cremation services, transportation of the deceased, and preparation and embalming of the body—are standard offerings in the funeral industry. Cremation services involve the process of reducing the body to ashes, which is a common choice for many families. Transportation includes the transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home or crematory and may also involve transportation to the cemetery. Preparation and embalming refer to the process of preparing the body for viewing, which includes cleansing, disinfecting, and preserving the body to maintain its appearance for the bereaved.

Thus, construction of burial plots stands out as a service that is not provided directly by funeral homes.