Explanation of Costs

We understand cost is perhaps one of the more important funeral-related topics for most consumers. To begin to understand the basis for our fees, it is best if we address general cost guidelines and the requirements placed upon funeral homes and the direct relationship it has to costs.

General Guidelines

Funeral costs are determined by a variety of factors, including the type of service and merchandise selected. Other elements can affect the final cost to the family such as Outside Expenses.

Most funerals will include a fee for our professional services. Our service fees may include preparations of the body; use of facilities, equipment and staff for visitation and funeral; motor equipment and other services. The costs for merchandise will be determined by those items selected by the family as they coordinate their selections to meet the needs of the type of service chosen and for those that may be necessary by any law, cemetery regulation or crematory requirement. Merchandise costs may include a casket; an outer burial container; printed materials; clothing or other merchandise.

Outside Expenses are charges typically part of the overall cost of a funeral but are incurred by third-party sources and not by the funeral home. These charges can include cemetery charges, crematory charges, other transportation, honoraria, flowers, obituaries, certified copies of death certificate, and other expenses.

Due to the wide variety of service possibilities and the specific needs of each family, it would be impractical for us to list here every conceivable service and product we offer. However, if you are interested in leaning about actual costs for the type of service that applies to your personal situation, please know we can provide you with the information you need simply by contacting us directly.

Many families have questions about costs as it relates to the growing trend of prepaid funerals. In short, today’s costs are used for today’s prepaid funeral. For more complete preplanning information, please visit the Prearrangement area of our website.