Cryonics costs fall into two buckets: the one-time preservation cost and ongoing membership dues.
- Preservation cost. This is the large figure quoted by providers and is typically higher for whole-body than for neuro. It covers the standby, stabilization, cryoprotection and decades of storage.
- Membership dues. A modest recurring fee that keeps your arrangement active.
Because most members fund the preservation cost through life insurance, the real day-to-day expense is the insurance premium plus dues. Arranged early, this is affordable for a wide range of budgets. The exact numbers depend on the provider and the option you choose, so confirm current figures directly with them.