Many traditional funeral homes will quote you an initial price that includes only the charges for cremation, visitation, and funeral ceremony. They call this their “Full Service” price. We have a ‘full service’ price, too. It’s $1,970 and it includes:
| » Transfer of remains |
» Services of staff for visitation |
| » Ceremony design |
» Services of staff for ceremony |
| » Paperwork |
» Services of staff for graveside |
| » Embalming |
» Hearse |
| » Other preparation of body |
» Service vehicle |
| » Cremation of remains |
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However, having only a ‘full service’ price can be misleading because there are many additional services or items most families want, and once those charges are added in, your final price ends up being a much larger number than you originally expected.
That’s why at Funeral Choices, we avoid the confusion and stress by offering a number of packages that include everything you will need, such as special tribute items, rental casket, and urn. The only charges not included in our packages are sales tax, venue charge (however many venues are available at no charge), and cemetery costs (plot and opening/closing of the grave).
Find a package that’s right for you by reviewing our most common packages below. Remember, any package can be further tailored to meet your specific needs. If you have questions or would like to discuss your options in more detail, please contact us today.
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Value Packages |
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Traditional Cremation Package |
$3,845 |
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Public Gathering and Memorial Service |
$3,310 |
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Public Memorial Service |
$2,900 |
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Public Gathering |
$2,530 |
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Private Family Gathering |
$1,495 |
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Direct Cremation without ceremony |
$1,000 |
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Solutions Packages |
Package Price |
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Life Celebration Package |
$5,175 |
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Remembrance Package |
$5,220 |
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Making it Easier Package |
$4,740 |
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Coping with the Loss Package |
$4,966 |
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Premier Package |
$11,845 |
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Our Full Service Cremation Value Package includes:
Our $1,970 Full Service offering:
» Transfer of remains
» Ceremony design
» Paperwork
» Embalming
» Other preparation of body
» Cremation of remains
» Services of staff for visitation
» Services of staff for ceremony
» Services of staff for graveside
» Hearse
» Service vehicle
Tribute Items—(no additional charge)
» Photograph displays
» Special memory card notes
» Memory collection table
» Treasured expressions boxes
Support Products and Services—$415
» Honorarium
» Obituary allowance (32 line obituary on a weekday)
» Tent and grave decorations (if applicable)
» Cremation permit and three death certificates
Cremation Merchandise—$995
» Rental oak casket
» Urn allowance
Tribute Selections to complete the ceremony—$465
» 50 life brochures
» Standard memory book
» DVD tribute (up to 20 photos)
» Flower spray allowance (five dozen carnations)
» 75 basic acknowledgement cards
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Public Gathering and Memorial Service Package allows family adequate time to share memories with friends while also having a formal ceremony to the honor the life lived. This package includes:
Basic Memorial Items—$1,165
» Basic cremation charge
» Standard brown cremation container
» Three death certificates and permit
Upgrade Items—$1,070
» Urn allowance
» Staff present at memorial service
» Service vehicle to transport items
» Honorarium for celebrant
» Staff at committal service
» Staff present at gathering
Tribute Selections to complete the ceremony—$1,075
» Video tribute (up to 20 photos)
» 100 Life Brochures
» Expanded memory book
» Floral arrangement and additional flower allowance
» Personalized acknowledgment cards with photo
» Obituary allowance
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Public Memorial Service Package allows the family to have a formal ceremony with family and friends gathered to remember the life of the loved one. This package includes:
Basic Memorial Items—$1,165
» Basic cremation charge
» Standard brown cremation container
» Three death certificates and permit
Upgrade Items—$945
» Urn allowance
» Staff present at memorial service
» Service vehicle to transport items
» Honorarium for celebrant
» Staff at committal service
Tribute Selections to complete the ceremony—$790
» Video tribute (up to 20 photos)
» 100 Life Brochures
» Basic memory book
» Floral arrangement
» Basic acknowledgment cards
» Obituary allowance
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Public Gathering of Friends and Family Package allows the family to gain additional support from family members and friends in a relaxed atmosphere without the need for a formal ceremony. This package includes:
Basic Memorial Items—$1,165
» Basic cremation charge
» Standard brown cremation container
» Three death certificates and permit
Upgrade Items—$675
» Urn allowance
» Staff present at gathering
» Service vehicle to transport items
Tribute Items—(no additional charge)
» Photo boards
» Special memory cards
» Memory tables
» Treasured expressions boxes
Tribute Selections to complete the ceremony—$690
» Video tribute (up to 20 photos)
» 100 Life Brochures
» Basic memory book
» Floral arrangement
» Basic acknowledgment cards
» Obituary allowance
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Private Family Gathering Package allows the family a private time to say their good-byes and support each other in their grief. The package includes:
Basic Memorial Items—$1,165
» Basic cremation charge
» Standard brown cremation container
» Three death certificates and permit
Ceremony Items—$230
» Urn allowance
» Staff services at private gathering
Tribute Selections—$100
» Video tribute (up to 20 photos)
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Direct Cremation Package includes:
» Transfer of Remains
» Planning Meeting with Funeral Professional
» Paperwork
» Bathing and Dressing of Remains (for required family identification)
» Refrigeration of Remains
» Cremation of Remains
» Corrugated Cremation Container (for use prior to cremation)
» Plastic Temporary Container for Cremated Remains
» Three Death Certificates and Permit
» Sales Tax
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Life Celebration Package focuses on honoring the life lived and encourages a special celebration before, during, or after the ceremony. This package includes:
Our Full Service Cremation Value Package ($3,845) plus:
Upgrade Items—$400
» Urn upgraded from $195 to $375 price point
» Fiberglass or concrete urn vault (if required)
» Floral Casket Spray upgraded from $175 carnations to $250 roses
» Life Brochure quantity upgraded from 50 to 100
Celebration Tribute Selections—$930
Recommended Tribute Selections include:
» Catering services allowance
» Special musician- e.g. Harpist, Flutist, etc.
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Remembrance Package offers special tributes to help you and your loved ones always remember the important place in your hearts for the person who has passed away. This package includes:
Our Full Service Cremation Value Package ($3,845) plus:
Upgrade Items—$400
» Urn upgraded from $195 to $375 price point
» Fiberglass or concrete urn vault (if required)
» Floral casket spray upgraded from $175 carnations to $250 roses
» Life Brochure quantity upgraded from 50 to 100
Remembrance Tribute Selections—$975
Recommended Tribute Selections include:
» Deluxe DVD photo tribute with up to 100 photos
» Expanded memory book
» Personalized acknowledgment cards with photo
» Keepsake urn allowance
» Thumbies jewelry allowance
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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This Convenience Package is designed to make this difficult time easier on the family by allowing Funeral Choices to handle additional details. This package includes:
Our Full Service Cremation Value Package ($3,845) plus:
Upgrade Items—$400
» Urn upgraded from $195 to $375 price point
» Fiberglass or concrete urn vault (if required)
» Floral casket spray upgraded from $175 carnations to $250 roses
» Life Brochure quantity upgraded from 50 to 100
Convenience Tribute Selections—$495
Recommended Tribute Selections include:
» Limousine (seats 7)
» Addressing of acknowledgment cards
» Floral photographs
» Flower delivery to the location of your choice
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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This Grief Support Package includes special ways to help grieving families cope with the loss of a dear loved one. This package includes:
Our Full Service Cremation Value Package ($3,845) plus:
Upgrade Items—$400
» Urn upgraded from $195 to $375 price point
» Fiberglass or concrete urn vault (if required)
» Floral casket spray upgraded from $175 carnations to $250 roses
» Life Brochure quantity upgraded from 50 to 100
Grief Support Tribute Selections—$710
Recommended Tribute Selections include:
» Expanded memory book
» Second day of visitation
» Dove release or balloon release
» Counseling sessions (three one-hour sessions)
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Our Premier Package is designed especially for those loved ones who may have said they wanted nothing but the best. This package includes:
Our Full Service Cremation Value Package ($3,845) plus:
Upgrade Items—$4,695
» Allendale mahogany cremation casket
» Premium urn allowance
» Solid copper urn vault
» Floral casket spray upgraded from $175 carnations to $250 roses
» Life Brochure quantity upgraded from 50 to 100
Premier Tribute Selections—$3,305
Recommended Tribute Selections include:
» Deluxe DVD photo tribute with up to 100 photos
» Expanded memory book
» Personalized acknowledgement cards with photo
» Limousine for family
» Venue allowance
» Catering services allowance
» Floral photographs
» Flower delivery to location of your choice
Price does not include grave cost, venue charge for visitation and/or service, or state sales tax.
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Funeral Choices by Schoedinger is a licensed funeral operation with licensed funeral directors and trained professionals. If you want to make sure you’re making the most affordable, most meaningful, and most convenient choices for your loved one and your family, call us at (614) 539.4508 or email us at info@sfchoices.com today. |
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