These prices are effective as of Jan 1, 2010, but are subject to change without notice.
General Price List
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 and overhead. 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.
Services
Basic Services of Funeral Director & Staff
$1,325
Our basic services include, but are not limited to, staff to respond to initial request for service, arrangements conference with family or other responsible party; preparation and filing of necessary authorizations and permits; recording vital statistics; preparation and placement of obituary notices; and coordination with those providing other portions of the service e.g. cemetery, crematory, vault companies, and others as required. Also included in this charge are overhead expenses related to the operation of our facility. 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, forwarding and receiving of remains.)
Embalming
$550
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 cremation or immediate burial.
Other Preparation of the Body
| Dressing, casketing & basic cosmeticizing | $185 |
| Special care of autopsied remains | $150 |
| Washing & disinfecting unembalmed remains' | $225 |
| Dressing & casketing unembalmed remains | $185 |
| Special care of organ/tissue donor | $175 |
| Special care when embalming is delayed (more than 8 hours/per hour) | $75 |
| Special restoration/cosmeticizing (per hour) | $75 |
| Shelter & care of remains (after 4 days/per day) | $125 |
| Refrigeration of remains (per day) | $85 |
Facilities
Visitation & Viewing, Use of Facilities, Equipment & Staff
| One-Day - afternoon and/or evening | $340 |
| Extra day of visitation | $285 |
| Public Viewing immediately prior to service | $250 |
| Private Family Viewing | $200 |
Ceremonies & Services, Use of Facilities, Equipment & Staff
| Funeral Ceremony at the funeral home or other location | $380 |
| Memorial Service at the funeral home or other location | $380 |
| Graveside Service | $285 |
| Supervision of Committal without witnesses, rites, ceremonies or prayers at the convenience of cemetery and funeral home | $150 |
Automotive Equipment
Transfer of Remains from Place of Death
Mileage outside 25 mile local service radius @ $2.00 per mile.
| To our funeral home from hospital, nursing home or other institution | $150 |
| To our funeral home from residence or scene | $175 |
| To or from O'Hare International Airport | $400 |
| Casket Coach (Hearse) | $195 |
| Limousine | $165 |
| Service Vehicle | $100 |
| Mileage outside 25 mile local service radius per mile | $2.00 |
Merchandise Price Ranges
Caskets
Starting at $695
Cremation Containers
Starting at $90
Cremation Urns
Starting at $15
Memorial Stationery
Starting at $15
Package & Cooperative Service
Forwarding of Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,610
This charge includes: limited services of funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home (within 25 mile local service radius), embalming, other preparation of the body and transportation to an appropriate airport. This charge does not include any viewing, rites or ceremonies prior to forwarding or shipping.
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,670
This charge includes: limited services of funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home (local) and transfer of remains to cemetery (local). This charge does not include any viewing, rites or ceremonies.
Direct Cremations
Starting at $1,770
Includes: minimun services of staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, transfer of remains to crematory and cremation permit fee.
| Direct Cremation with alternative container from our funeral home | $1,860 |
| Direct Cremation with casket selected from our funeral home In addition to the cost of casket. with prices starting at .... | $2,465 |
| Direct Cremation with container provided by purchaser | $1,770 |
Immediate Burials
Starting at $1,820
Includes: minimum services of staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home,transportation of remains to local cemetery and supervision of committal without any viewing, rites or ceremonies prior to, during or after committal.
| Immediate Burial with casket selected from our funeral home, In addition to cost of the casket |
$2,515 |
| Immediate Burial with casket provided by purchaser, with prices starting at .... |
$1,820 |