Funeral and Cremation Packages
Effective November 1, 2017
Central Chapel - Simplicity Plans
These six Simplicity Plans are developed for those whose budget or philosophy requires more affordable, though personalized, type of service. As the package plans are less than when the individual items are purchased from our General Price List, there is no reduction in cost for any items that are declined or not utilized. The package cost is well below the cost of individual items combined on General Price List.
THE SOUTHTOWN SERVICE - ONE NIGHT WAKE/SERVICE NEXT DAY --$6485
Our most selected package, The Southtown Service includes: basic services of the funeral director and staff; arranging, directing, coordinating of funeral arrangements, transfer of remains from local place of death. embalming and other preparation of the body; visitation for one (1) full day and evening (or less if desired), funeral next day originating at funeral home or church, transfer of deceased to cemetery or crematory; Funeral Vehicle, Lead Car/Flower Car, Family Sedan, flowers for casket, Memorial Package, Life Tribute DVD, permanent Book of Memories website, online obituary package and choice of three (3) American-made Standard Steel caskets with gasket, offered in various colors and styles for a total of 17 options. Save $1915 on goods and services with package.
• For $200 upgrade, seven (7) personalized or theme caskets are offered.
• For $500 upgrade, four (4) Solid Poplar Hardwood caskets, three (3) veneer Hardwood caskets, an Oak, Pecan or Maple are offered.
• Optional same-day visitation with evening service or 1-2-hour visitation prior to morning service.
THE BRIDGEPORT SERVICE - ONE NIGHT WAKE/SERVICE NEXT DAY -- $5485
Our most economical package, The Bridgeport Service is designed for those whose philosophy or economic circumstances demand cost conscious, value based decisions. The Bridgeport Service includes everything provided in The Southtown Service except a more basic American-made Basic Steel casket, available in four (4) different colors. Save $1215 on goods and services with package.
• For $500, two (2) upgraded versions of casket in various colors and styles to offer 10 additional selections with gasket.
• Optional same-day visitation with evening service or 1-2-hour visitation prior to morning service.
THE CENTRAL SERVICE - ONE NIGHT WAKE/SERVICE NEXT DAY -- $7485
Our Central Service is designed for those whose prefer a value priced, deluxe funeral, and includes everything provided in The Central Service offers eleven (11) American-made Standard Steel caskets with deluxe appointments, velvet interiors and a gasket. Save $1240 on goods and services with package.
• For $500 upgrade, three (3) Solid Poplar Hardwood caskets are available.
• Optional same-day visitation with evening service or 1-2-hour visitation prior to morning service.
THE ASHES TO ASHES SERVICE - SIMPLE CREMATION -- $1985
The Simple Cremation includes the basic services of the funeral director and staff; transfer of remains from local place of death, transportation to crematory, procuring necessary authorizations, Cremation process including crematory fees, Minimal fiberboard cremation container, basic Bronze urn, cremation permit and five (5) death certificates.
• Option for Private Family goodbye/ half-hour private viewing prior to cremation: $ 600
SIMPLE CREMATION WITH OFFSITE MEMORIAL SERVICE $2485
The Simple Cremation with Offsite Memorial includes the basic services of the funeral director and staff; arranging, directing, coordinating of memorial service including attendant or director; transfer of remains from local place of death, transportation to crematory, procuring necessary authorizations, Cremation process including crematory fees, Minimal fiberboard cremation container, Cherry Lane urn, cremation permit, online obituary and 5 death certificates. Church or venue fees, Memorial Package and Life Tribute DVD not included.
THE MEMORIAL SERVICE - SIMPLE CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICE -- $3185
The Memorial Service includes everything provided in The Ashes to Ashes Service plus the use of funeral/memorial chapel for
memorial gathering/visitation and service. The Remembrance Service normally allows for a visitation/service of up to four hours.
Memorial Package, Life Tribute DVD, Book of Memories website and online obituary package included.
Memorial Package & Life Tribute: $ 250 upgrade when not included with package