There is no question that the cost of a funeral is of concern to most people. In the 1950s and 1960s, many people profited from criticizing funerals, funeral directors and everything else associated with what they call the "American Way of Death." Cost - not value - seemed to be their only concern. Even today, this publicity has many people thinking funerals are much more expensive than they really are.

Every family we serve is charged a basic price for our consultation
and supervision of required details, such as completing arrangements with the family, preparing the death certificate and delivering it to attending physician or coroner, securing the burial, cremation or transit permits from the Department of Health and coordinating arrangements with the cemetery or crematory of the family's choice. For most funeral services, there are charges for the preparation of the deceased, the use of our facilities and the use of funeral-related equipment. There are charges, too, for the use of our motor equipment: the casket coach, limousines, when desired by the family, and the car used for transporation of the deceased to the mortuary.

A casket or other container for the deceased can be a significant part of the cost of a funeral...or a very small part. We carry an extensive selection of highest-quality caskets for your consideration. There is never any pressure to select one casket over another. No matter how expensive or inexpensive the casket you choose, you can be assured the quality of our service and committment to you is unvarying. We welcome comparison of funeral prices, but urge you to consider the complete cost: casket and services. Most often, you will find our complete charge compares favorably with other funeral directors.