Green Burials



GIVE ME TO THE EARTH WHEN MY WINTER COMES.

 BURY ME DEEP IN THE GROUND.

MARK NOT MY PLACE WITH STATUES OR CAVES.

FIND ME WHERE LIFE CAN BE FOUND.

 -LURANA BROWN

The prices are effective as of 01 – 01 – 2022 but are subject to change without notice. The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our services. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy any items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.

This list does not include prices for certain items that you may ask us to buy for you, such as cemetery or crematory services, flowers, and newspaper notices. The prices for those items will be shown on your bill or the statement describing the funeral goods and services you selected.

This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. These offerings allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic or nonbiodegradable materials/chemicals. Caskets and shrouds are made available to enclose and transport the dead. Body preparation suitable for a green funeral service accommodated by this funeral home consists of refrigeration, the use of topical sprays/compounds, or arterial embalming with essential oils. Home wakes, public visitations, church funerals and graveside services are options that may be arranged within the time frame that a green funeral allows. Please check our supplemental price list for detailed price information regarding our service and merchandise offerings.

BASIC SERVICES OF FUNERAL DIRECTORAND STAFF $2695.00

Our professional service charge includes but is not limited to consultation with family and clergy, arrangement and direction desired, preparation and filing of necessary notices, authorizations, and consents; and other services and attendance prior to, during, and following the funeral including coordinating with those providing other portions of the funeral e.g. cemetery, crematory, and others.

This fee for our services will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select.

GREEN ECOBALMING $1295.00

Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement, which does not require you to pay for it.

OTHER PREPARATION OF BODY $195.00

Restoration when necessary $275.00

Special Cosmetology $195.00

Hair Dressing $125.00

Special Care of Autopsied Remains $395.00

Washing and Disinfection when no embalming $425.00


USE OF FACILITIES & STAFF FOR VIEWING $695.00

USE OF FACILITIES & STAFF FOR FUNERAL CEREMONY $695.00

USE OF STAFF & EQUIPMENT FOR GRAVESIDE SERVICE $795.00

USE OF STAFF & EQUIPMENT FOR HOME WAKE $1,795.00

WEEKEND CHARGE ADDITIONAL $595.00

OTHER USE OF FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT

Shelter of Remains $450.00

AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT

Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home $495.00

Hearse (Casket Coach) $395.00

Service/Flower Car $195.00

Additional Mileage $ 2.00

Transportation outside 10 mile radius for all automotive – per mile charge



MERCHANDISE

BIODEGRADABLE CASKETS

1. Green Burial Trundle & Shroud 495.00

2. Willow Burial Tray 1195.00

3.Eco-Pine (corrugated cardboard) 695.00

4. Pine Box 1295.00

5. Windsor Coffin 3995.00

6. Sea Grass Basket 3295.00

7. Willow Basket 3295.00

8. Bamboo Basket 3295.00

You may provide your own casket at no additional cost to you

(1) Acknowledgement Cards (per 25) $ 10.00

(2) Register Books (per book) $25.00 to $250.00

(3) Memory Folders/Prayer Cards(per 100) $150.00

with color picture extra (per 100) $ 25.00

(4) Obituary Laminate (each) $ 6.00

(5) Tent rental $150.00

(8) Metal Cemetery Marker $100.00

(9) Flag Case (plastic) $25.00

(10) Flag Case (wood) $125.00 to $450.00

(11) Church Bulletin (per 100) $175.00

with color picture (per 100) $225.00

(12) Flat stone Memorial Guard $225.00

(13) Video Tribute $195.00

IMMEDIATE BURIALS

Price Range $3395.00

Our charge for an immediate burial (without any attendant rites or ceremonies) includes:

-removal and shelter of the remains -preparation of the body

-local transportation to cemetery

-necessary services of staff and authorizations

-DOESN”T include:

1.casket

2.cemetery cost

3.obituary – newspaper charges

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