| Funeral Arrangements Services of a Funeral Director The Basic Services of Funeral Directing
Our services include: Conducting the arrangements conference; planning the funeral; consulting with the family and clergy; shelter of remains; preparing and filing necessary notices; obtaining necessary authorization and permits; coodinating with the cemetery, crematory, or other third parties. In addition, thus fee includes a proportionate share of our basic overhead costs. Embalming
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with 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 cermation or immediate burial. Other Preparation of Body
Cosmetize, Dressing, and Casket Transfer of Remains Service
Pick up and delivery to the funeral home. Vehicles Charges
depend on what and how many of the facilities vehicles are required for the event. Usually there will be a hearse and one or two limousines. Pricing depends on the type and number. Obituary Notices
The service of preparing an obituary for a Loved One is generally part of the basic service fee but the cost of placement in a newspaper or multiple papers is charged to the funeral client. Documentations & Filings
Usually this is part of the basic service fee but it is a good idea to find out if there are any additional costs for necessary documents and filing fees. (Example: Death Certificates,. necessary for insurance claims, probate and any other legal situation cost a less if they are gotten by the funeral director when he/she gets the original than if they are gotten at a latter date.) Flowers
This may be included in the basic service fee. Register Book, Acknowledgement Cards, Prayer Cards, etc.
These items are so often overlooked, yet can have a long lasting effect on loved ones, as they may be the only physical item that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Forwarding of Remains
If the remains are going out of state in the U.S. or anywhere for that matter one funeral home coordinates with the other and this fee is charged by the initial facility. Usually, it does include the embalming and preparation for transport. Receiving of Remains
This is the same service on the other end. The remains are being sent to this facility. It does not, nor does forwarding, cover any other services that would require use of staff for such things as visitation, memorial services, church transport, etc. Direct Cremation
A separate fee inclusive of the coordination functions of the basic service fee, to supervise a direct cremation, no embalming or visitations or other services. It does not generally include the actual fee for cremation. Direct Burial
A separate fee inclusive of the coordination functions of the basic service fee, to supervise a direct burial, no embalming or visitation or other services. Direct Cremation Container
If a direct cremation service is to take place either the client (purchaser of services), the crematorium or funeral home needs to provide a container. This varies greatly from a simple cardboard container to the actual burning of a casket. |