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These prices are effective as of March 1, 2009 and 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 arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic 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 goods and services you selected.


Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff $2,230.00
Our services include: conducting the arrangements conference; planning the funeral; consulting with family and clergy; shelter of remains; preparing and filing of necessary notices; obtaining the necessary authorizations and permits; coordinating with the cemetery, crematory, or other third parties. In addition, this fee includes a proportionate share of our basic overhead costs.

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, and forwarding or receiving remains.)

Embalming $640.00
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 Preparations
incl: casketing, cosmetology $250.00
Hairstyling $50.00
Donor to Des Moines $790.00
Washing and Disinfecting Unembalmed Remains $245.00

out of county~ $3.50 per mile
(within a radius of 30 miles)
$260.00

Use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Services Conducted at Our Facility
2 hour $350.00
Viewing/Visitation for One Hour Prior to Services $175.00
Funeral Ceremony $400.00
Memorial Service $400.00

Use of Staff and Equipment for Services Conducted at Another Facility
2 hour $350.00
Viewing/Visitation for One Evening and One Hour Prior to Services $175.00
Viewing/Visitation for One Hour Prior to Services $175.00
at the church $400.00
Memorial Service $400.00
Graveside Service $275.00

Automotive Equipment
within 30 mi. radius or $3.50/mile $295.00
Lead Car $100.00
Clergy Car $100.00
Flower Car/Utility Vehicle $85.00

Direct Cremation
Direct Cremation $2,102.00
Includes basic services of funeral director and staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; removal of remain; transportation to crematory; necessary authorizations (Medical Examiner & Cremation Permit); cremation processing fee; cremation container.

This fee does NOT include: Death Certificates, Obituary information in the newspapers & radio, memorial service for the deceased, memorial book, ack.cards & print pkg., grave opening, flowers & minister/music.

Immediate Burial
Immediate Burial $2,853.00
Our charge includes: basic services of funeral director and staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; removal of remains and local transportation to the cemetery. This DOES NOT include a casket or outer burial container, visitation, or service.

Forwarding of Remains to another Funeral Home $3,330.00
Includes basic services of funersl director & staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; removal of remains; local transportation;embalming, family viewing, dressing, memorial package, etc.

Receiving of Remains from another Funeral Home $2,590.00
Includes basic services of funeral director & staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; care of remains; transportation of remains to funeral home and to cemetery or crematory; visitation, memorial package, if applicable, etc.

Registers, Cards and Programs
Acknowledgement Cards $35.00
Visitors Register $45.00
Custom Print Package
(with four photos)
$195.00
Memorial Folders
(price per 250)
$75.00
Catholic Crucifix $18.00
Memorial Candle $20.00
Temporary Grave Marker $25.00
Newspaper/ Ledger
(from $90 up to:)
$185.00
Newspaper/Ottumwa
(from $90 up to:)
$185.00
Wearing Apparel Dress/Suit
($100 up to:)
$185.00
Lovely bedewed Red Rose Casket Piece Rental $40.00
Matching Red Rose Tribute in graceful urn, rental by the pair $45.00
Miniature Keepsake Urns
(beginning at)
$60.00
Cremation Urns
(up to)
$1,200.00

Miscellaneous
Refrigeration (per day) $50.00
Rental Casket $1,897.00
Casket Insert $300.00
Tent and Chairs for Graveside Service $500.00



 
 




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