This is a fee which we charge every family for our basic services which include: 24 Hour consultation, everyday availability with the family or responsible party, clerical service, coordinating service plans with cemetery, crematory and/or other involved parties, obtaining required authorizations and permits (Locally) and a fee necessary to cover a proportionate share of our overhead costs such as licenses, insurance, maintenance of facilities and equipment, utilities, and host of costs related to being in business to serve the public.
This fee for our basic services and overhead will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. (This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials and forwarding or receiving remains as well as our packaged service plans).
PREPARATION/EMBALMING $350
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as funeral with a viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.
*(If remains have been, or are to be autopsied, tissue donation, add.) $200
*(Restoration, when necessary) Per Hour $100
If remains are over 250 lbs. Add $250
OTHER PREPARATION OF BODY:
Dressing and Casketing $150
Cosmetology and Hairdressing $100
Washing, disinfecting and preparation for I.D. viewing (Limit of 4 people, 30 minute $150
If remains are over 250 lbs. Add $250
REFRIGERATION:
Refrigeration after 24 hours (per day) $50
The state requires the refrigeration of an un-embalmed body after a 24 hour period.
USE OF STAFF AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Funeral Ceremony (conducted at another facility) $400
Visitation/Viewing (conducted at another facility - up to 4 hours) $400
Memorial Service (conducted at another facility) $400
Additional Viewing Hour (Per Hour) $100
Graveside Service $250
Additional Charge for Weekend, Holiday, After Business Hours $250
All Night Service (conducted at another facility) $250
TRANSPORTATION:
TRANSFER OF REMAINS TO FUNERAL HOME $450
Within a 30 (thirty) mile radius from the Funeral Establishment. The charge for additional miles is $2.00 per mile (one way).
If remains are over 250 lbs. Add $250
COACH/HEARSE (each) $350
Within a 30 (thirty) mile radius from the Funeral Establishment. The charge for additional miles is $2.00 per mile (one way).
LIMOUSINE (up to three hours) $400
Each additional hour is $95. Weekend or holiday usage is $50 additional.
FLOWER VEHICLE (each) $125
Within a 30 (thirty) mile radius from the Funeral Establishment. The charge for additional miles is $2.00 per mile (one way).
SERVICE/UTILITY VEHICLE $125
Within a 30 (thirty) mile radius from the Funeral Establishment. The charge for additional miles is $2.00 per mile (one way).
TRANSFER TO/FROM AIRPORT OR CREMATORY $295
Within a 30 (thirty) mile radius from the Funeral Establishment. The charge for additional miles is $2.00 per mile (one way).
MERCHANDISE:
ADULT CASKETS From: $600 to $7,500
A complete price list will be provided at the Funeral Establishment.
INFANT/CHILD CASKETS From: $320 to $1,725
A complete price list will be provided at the Funeral Establishment.
ALTERNATIVE CONTAINERS (for cremation) From: $100
A complete price list will be provided at the Funeral Establishment.
CREMATION URNS From: $250 to $350
A complete price list will be provided at the Funeral Establishment.
CASH ADVANCE ITEMS:
This listing does not including the price for certain items that you may ask us to buy for you, such as cemetery/crematory services, flowers and paper notices. The prices for these items will be shown on your bill or the statement describing the funeral goods and services you selected. We charge you for our service in buying these items.
OTHER FUNERAL SUPPLIES:
REGISTER / MEMORIAL BOOK Starting at $25
MEMORIAL FOLDERS OR PRAYER CARDS (Per 100) Starting at $50
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARDS (Per 50) Starting at $25
CRUSIFIX $25
ROSARY $20
PALL BEARER GLOVES (6 pairs) $25
FLORAL TRIBUTES:
Varies
AIR SHIPPING CONTAINERS (for use with casketed remains) $250
AIR COMBINATION SHIPPING CONTAINER (for use with non-casket remains) $250
PERMISSION / EXCUSE LETTER $5
DIRECT CREMATION $1,300 to $4,945
If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without and outside covering). The containers we provide are hardwood, fiberboard and cardboard.
Surcharge for direct cremation without attendant rites/ceremonies include: Local removal and shelter of remains and local transportation to crematory, necessary services of staff and procuring authorizations. Does not include additional merchandise or cash advance items (such as any charges made by the crematory utilized).
1. Direct cremation with minimum alternative containers (heavy cardboard) purchased from establishment. $1,300
2. Direct cremation with container provided by purchaser. $1,200
3. Direct cremation with appropriate casket or container provided by the funeral establishment. Normally selected with cremations. From: $1,800 to $4,945
(A complete price list will be provided at the Funeral Establishment.)
RECEIVING REMAINS FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT $1,295
This charge includes local transportation from airport, temporary shelter of remains and local transportation of remains by service car to cemetery or crematory and required services of staff, refilling, death certificate and burial permit. It does not include additional services of staff, the use of facilities for viewing or funeral rites/ceremonies, merchandise or cash advance items.
IMMEDIATE BURIAL $945
Our charge for an immediate burial without any attendant, rites or ceremonies included. Local removal and shelter of the remains for 24 hours, local transportation to cemetery, necessary services of staff and procurement of authorization.
1. Immediate burial with casket provided by funeral establishment. $1,545 to $8,445
(A complete price list will be provided at the Funeral Establishment.)
2. Immediate burial with casket provided by purchaser. $945
FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME $1,695
This charge includes local removal of remains, services of staff, embalming, other preparation, and procurement of necessary authorizations and local transportation to airport. It does not include the use of facilities for viewing and/or funeral rites/ceremonies prior to forwarding the body, merchandise or cash advance items.
CASH ADVANCE:
Disposition Permit Fee (Required by all dispositions) (each) $12
Adult Certified copies of Death Certificates (each) $21
Fetal Certified copies of Death Certificates (each) $18
Clergy/Minister (suggested honorarium range) Varies
Consulate Fee Varies
Notary Fee (additional fee for travel may apply) $10
Mailing of Death Certificates $20
Mailing of Cremated Remains $100
Motorcycle Escorts (minimum of two recommended/one escort per 10 cars) (each) $150
Dove Release (Up to 20 Doves) $225
Cremation and Processing (varies due to classification: Adult, Child or Infant) Varies
Priority Cremation / Rush Cremation Varies
County Coroner Fee Varies by County (usually $200)
Flowers Varies
Honor Guard Varies
Scattering cremated remains at sea Varies
Processing of Insurance assignment per insurance company (Face Value) 5.00%
Credit Card Processing Fee Varies on credit card used