PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Services included, but not limited to: (1) responding to the initial request for service; (2) conducting the arrangement conference; (3) preparation of biographical and statistical data; (4) examination of financial settlement options; (5) preparation and filing of papers, permits and authorizations; (6) coordination with those providing other services; (7) preparation and placement of obituary notices; (8) retention and care of remains prior to commencement of post death activities; (9) overhead expenses relative to our facility and operations, such as occupancy, administrative and equipment costs, insurance, maintenance, utilities, inventory, as well as portions of those expenses incurred in providing health care & pension retirement benefits.
This fee for our basic services 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, and forwarding or receiving of remains.)
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A. Basic services of funeral director and staff | $2,650 |
Embalming (including use of preparation room and sanitary care) 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. No human remains may remain unburied or uncremated in New Jersey for more than 48 hours unless embalmed or refrigerated. (N.J.A.C.8:9-1.1) |
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B. Standard embalming | $840 |
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C. Autopsy embalming | $895 |
Other Preparation of the Body
(including use of preparation room but excluding embalming)
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| D. Dressing, casketing and cosmetizing | $300 |
| E. Restoration and other procedures | per hour $75 |
| F. Sanitary care (topical disinfection), without embalming | $355 |
G. Refrigeration charge for unembalmed remains
(includes any sheltering charge) | per day $95 |
H. Readjustment and repositioning following transfer in
(where applicable) | $75 |
CEREMONIES
Viewing and Visitation at our Funeral Home
Use of facilities and staff for viewing, including setup of the visitation area, placement of remains, positioning of floral displays, and supervision and attendance during the hours of visitation.
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A. Visitation immediately prior to funeral,
afternoon and evening or evening before
| $300 per hour |
Viewing and Visitation at Another Facility
Use of staff and equipment for local transporation (within 15 miles) of remains, including setup of the visitation area, placement of remains and supervision, of transportation and arrangement of flowers, and attendance during the hours of visitation. |
B. Visitation immediately prior to funeral,
afternoon and evening or evening before | $300 per hour |
Funeral Ceremony
Use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony, including coordinating the arrangements for the ceremony, staff supervision and attendance, and the use of funeral home when used for the ceremony. |
| C. At funeral home only | $595 |
| D. At funeral home and then to church | $630 |
| E. At church only | $595 |
Combination Evening Viewing/Visitation and Funeral Ceremony
Use of facilities and staff for setup of the visitation area, including placement of remains, positioning of floral displays, coordinating the arrangements for the ceremony, staff supervision and attendance, and the use of the funeral home when used for the ceremony. |
| F. 2 hours of visitation and Funeral Service | $720 |
| G. 3 hours of visitation and Funeral Service | $970 |
Memorial Service (without body present)
Use of facilities and staff for the memorial service, including coordinating the arrangements for the memorial service, staff supervision and attendance, and the use of the funeral home when used for the memorial service. |
| H. At the funeral home | $325 |
| I. At other facility (within 15 miles) | $160 |
At the Graveside Service (whether at cemetery or crematory)
Use of equipment and staff for the graveside service, including supervision, attendance and accompaniment of the remains to the cemetery or crematory. |
| J. Local (within 15 miles) | $375 |
| K. Additional charge outside local area: |
| Licensed director | per hour $150 |
| Support Person | per hour $75 |
| L. Interment of cremated remains, including staff and sedan | $225 |
| M. Accompaniment of remains to crematory | $150 |
TRANSPORTATION
All local transfer and transportation fees are based on a radius within 15 miles of the funeral home. Additional distance is charged at the local rate plus $2 per mile.
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home |
| A. Hospital or Nursing Facility (within 15 miles) | $295 |
| B. Residence (local within 15 miles) | $325 |
| C. Additional charge outside local area | per mile $2 |
Accompaniment of remains to crematory |
$150 |
Vehicles |
| D. Hearse, local | $275 |
| E. Limousine, local | $250 |
| F. Flower car, local | $150 |
| G. Family car, local | $100 |
| H. Flower disposal | $135 |
I. Clergy/staff sedan
(also utilized for supervision of vault or crypt closure), local | $75 |
| J. Each additional mile per vehicle (other than limousine) | per mile $2 |
| K. Each additional mile per limousine | per mile $3 |
| L. Waiting time | per hour $30 |
Cash Disbursements
Additional Expenses
Arranging the funeral ceremony and committal often requires the funeral home to pay others on your behalf. We do not charge for this service. An example of the people who may expect payment in advance include the cemetery, church/synagogue or clergy. Often the timing of the funeral arrangements - hour, date, or holidays - may make it necessary for us to estimate what advances you want us to make on your behalf.
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.
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| Example of Known Disbursements | |
| Pallbearers | $390 |
General Price List | At-Need Form
