We at Brookings-Smith feel that it is an awesome responsibility to be entrusted by the public to facilitate the funeral services for a loved one that they request. We take great pride in our services and facilities that are offered and try to give the best value possible every time we complete a ceremony. Over the years it has been our reputation to work with people that may have limited financial means. Having that said, we appreciate an opportunities to help families during such difficult times. We try by whatever means necessary, to accommodate the services that are requested.
Traditional services, or a service with a casket present, have a wide range of options and prices available. Very basic services such as an Immediate Burial, when a person is buried in a cemetery without embalming or a ceremony is about $1895.00. More inclusive services are available, including a ceremony at a church or the funeral home, a procession to a cemetery, and a reception following the ceremonies. The following is a range of pricing for our professional services to complete several types of traditional funeral services:
| Immediate Burial |
$1895 plus merchandise and cash advances |
| Graveside Service |
$2420 plus merchandise and cash advances |
| Funeral and Visiting Hours |
$2730 plus merchandise and cash advances |
Caskets Range from $295 - $14,400
Outer Burial Containers (Vaults) $940 - $3,500
Another type of service selection is one that involves cremation as the final form of disposition. The cremation can take place before the service, calling the service a Memorial Service. Or cremation can take place after a viewing and service calling this a Traditional Cremation service. In general terms there is a cost savings to cremation services where embalming is not a requirement, a casket and vault are not required, and a full size grave does not need to be dug. Therefore, the following is a range of pricing for our professional services:
| Immediate Cremation |
$1435 plus merchandise and cash advances |
| Memorial Service |
$2245 plus merchandise and cash advances |
| Traditional Cremation |
$2670 plus merchandise and cash advances |
Urns Range from $85 - $1,773
Memorial Alternatives is a funeral service provider to meet the needs of those who do not desire the services of a funeral home. Our intention is to provide direct services to those families who wish to have cremation or burial without ceremony. Memorial Alternatives may be the answer to those who would like minimal services at a reasonable cost.
| Direct Cremation |
$985 plus Obituary |
| Immediate Burial |
$1995 plus cash advances |
Cash Advances
These are items that the funeral home does not provide, but are provided by a third party. Some examples would be the clergy, the grave opening, certified copies of the death certificate, obituary, a musician, etc. These items are usually paid for by the funeral home as a convenience and are listed on the itemization form.
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