Many factors determine the costs of a funeral. Just as with other life rituals such as weddings, funeral charges depend on how elaborate or how simple a ceremony the family or individual chooses. Once you have determined the services you prefer, we will give you an exact, bottom-line cost. Our wide selection of services allows you to choose exactly what you want. Whether you prefer a large, formal traditional funeral, simple cremation, or something between, we are here to serve your family.

Our family has prepared this guide to outline the basic categories of Funeral Costs. This information becomes the basis for comparing costs between the goods and services available among area Funeral Homes. When pricing a funeral, keep in mind that there are 5 categories of costs.

Category 1: Funeral Home Professional Services

This section includes sServices of the funeral directors and staff, preparation, basic arrangements and services, use of facilities and use of funeral home vehicles may include but not limited to:

Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
Preparation of Remains
Arrangements
Supervision of the Funeral Director & Staff:
Visitation
Funeral or Memorial Service
Graveside Service
Disinterment
Use of Facilities:
Visitation
Funeral or Memorial Service in Dedicated Chapel
Prayers at Funeral Home before Church
Livery:
Hearse
Alternative Vehicle
Limousine
Flower Vehicle
Clergy/Lead Vehicle

Category 2: Casket/Urn

Whether you choose ground burial or above ground burial a casket is necessary. As for cremation, purchase of an urn is optional. Caskets and urns are available in a very wide range of prices and styles.

Category 3: Burial Vault/Urn Vault

Most cemeteries in our area require burial vault for ground burial. The first purpose of a burial vault is to protect the groundís integrity and the second, to protect the casket. Some cemeteries in our area also require an urn vault when cremains are buried in ground. Burial vaults and urn vaults are available in a wide range of prices, styles and protection levels.

Category 4: Additional Services and Merchandise

This section includes any services and merchandise in addition to the Funeral Home Services. May include but not limited to:











Category 5: Cash Advances

Services and Merchandise provided as cash advance items will be billed at the same amount paid by the funeral home. These charges are simply third-party expenses, paid by our funeral home as a courtesy to your family. May include but not limited to:











Many factors determine the costs of a funeral. Just as with other life rituals such as weddings, funeral charges depend on how elaborate or how simple a ceremony the family or individual chooses. The funeral director will provide a price list and a description of the many available options during the first family meeting or when an individual is preplanning a funeral.

When comparing costs between the goods and services available among area funeral homes, here is a useful formula to help you determine the total cost of the funeral.

Funeral Home Professional Services
Casket/Urn
Burial Vault/Urn Vault
Additional Services & Merchandise
Total Cash Advance Charges                     +
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Total Funeral Cost

Our family has established a payment policy that serves all families fairly. With flexible payment options, families can choose an arrangement that best fits their resources.