End-of-Life Task Team - Fairbanks, Alaska

Helping our community learn about death, prepare for death, and cope with end of life issues.

 

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FUNERAL AND BURIAL EXPENSE LIST

The following figures are estimates.  The actual costs of goods and services must be provided by the funeral home and will depend on the type of funeral, memorial, and burial chosen.

Transfer from Place of Death to Funeral Home   $150-$200
Receive from Another Funeral Home $730-750

Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff

bulletTraditional Services 
$900-$1,100
bulletMemorial Burial or Cremation
$700
bulletImmediate Burial or Cremation
$700
bulletForwarding to Another Funeral Home
$500
Preparation of Remains
bulletEmbalming
$400-$500
bulletCremation
$350
bulletDressing/Casketing
  $140
bulletRefrigeration
 $125-$150
bulletBathing/Handling
 $120
bulletRestoration if needed
$90
bulletSpecial Care – Autopsy Case
$130
bulletCasket
$500-$10,000
bulletUrns
$50-$2,200
bulletClothing
$80-$180

Items for the Services

Flowers  $25-$650
Memorial Booklet $35-$125
Service Folder $75
Acknowledgment Cards  $10
Crucifix $15
Prayer Cards $75
Honoraria/Gratuities Start at $50
Funeral Home Facilities and Staff – Visitation/Day $200-$400
Funeral Home Facilities and Staff – Funeral/Memorial $280-$670
Funeral Home Staff – Service at Other Location $280-$670

   Funeral Home Facilities and Staff for Saturday, Sunday, Holiday, or Evening Visitation or Services

 $130
Funeral Coach (Hearse) $160-$210
Family Limousine, Flower Care, Service Car, Each $110
Equipment and Staff at Graveside or Crematory $390-$470

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