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FUNERAL PLANNING GUIDE General Price List Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W. University Parkway Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731) 668-1111 (731) 668-1133 Fax www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com

INTRODUCTION Planning a funeral is probably one of the most difficult tasks that one will ever

have, one of the most important ones as well. Making arrangements for the

appropriate farewell for your loved one is complicated by the need to make

decisions quickly and by the emotional realities of the situation. Our goal is to

guide you through this important process by truly understanding your wishes and

providing you with all of the options to assist you in creating a uniquely personal

service that respects your preferences and those of your loved one.

This booklet is more than just a General Price List. It is also an educational tool,

and is designed to provide you with the knowledge required to make informed

decisions. Together with the support from our trained and experienced funeral

professionals, we trust that your experience, while difficult, will at the same time be

rewarding and fulfilling as you create a truly special occasion to be shared by

family and friends, and warmly remembered by all.

Thank you for extending the privilege to us to serve you. We truly understand the

importance of our role and are committed to helping you to create a funeral service

that is meaningful, appropriate and affordable. We appreciate the confidence you

have placed in Arrington Funeral Directors.

Prices effective February 20, 2015 Subject to change without notice

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GUIDE TO USING THIS BOOKLET We start with the reflection on the importance of the funeral ritual as an integral part of the healing process after someone we loved has passed on. This is followed by a brief description of each of the elements of the funeral ritual that serve to continue the healing process. With this as background, we then discuss the options – burial or cremation – for how your loved one will be cared for after death. Having decided your preference for care of your loved one, we then go on to explain the most common types of funeral services for burial and cremation. Your choices here will be guided by personal preferences and by religious customs, and will influence the subsequent selection of our services and supporting merchandise. For your convenience, we have created “Funeral Service Packages” which reflect the most commonly selected funeral services. Each includes a detailed breakdown of all costs, as well as a package savings, so that you can determine value for yourself.

We would like to point out that the goods and services contained in this booklet are those that we can provide to our customers. You may select only the items that you desire. However, any funeral arrangements that you select will include a charge of 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 funeral goods and services you selected.

Services Include:

• Our basic service fee; • Care of your loved one; • Use of our facilities, equipment and staff; • Use of transportation, equipment and staff

Merchandise Includes:

• Caskets and Alternative containers; • Outer burial containers; • Urns and urn vaults; • Other merchandise including stationery, and permanent memorials

Other Funeral Costs Include:

• Honorariums for clergy, pallbearers, musicians; • Third party business expenses for cemeteries, local business services, and the

government


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The final section of this booklet is a “Funeral Planning Worksheet” which allows our funeral directors to review the selections you have made before agreeing on the contract. At this point we will be asking you for your preference in settling your account

CONTENTS THE FUNERAL RITUAL 4

• Why funerals are important • Elements of the funeral ritual • Burial or Cremation?

TYPES OF FUNERAL SERVICES 5

• Burial • Cremation

FUNERAL SERVICE PACKAGES 6-22

• Burial 7-13 • Cremation 14-18 • Infant Services Package 19-22

SERVICES – ITEMIZED PRICE LISTS 24-30 • Basic Services Fee 24 • Care of the Deceased 25 • Use of Facilities, Equipment & Staff 26 • Use of Transportation, Equipment & Staff 27 • Minimal Services 28-30

MERCHANDISE – DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICE RANGES 31-33

• Caskets 38 • Caskets Designed for Cremation 39 • Outer Burial Containers 40 • Urns/Urn Vaults 41-43 • Infant Casket-Vault 44 • Other Merchandise 45

OTHER FUNERAL COSTS 35-36

• Honorariums/Third Party Business 35-36 MERCHANDISE – ITEMIZATION AND PRICE LISTS 31-33 FUNERAL PLANNING WORKSHEET 46

PAYMENT


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Arrangement for payment of goods and services is required prior to the services rendered. For your convenience we accept cash, check or credit cards (Visa, American Express, MasterCard).

We also accept payment through verifiable, irrevocable, assignable insurance payments.

THE FUNERAL RITUAL* Funerals are an important part of the healing process after someone we love has passed on:

• They help us to come to terms with the reality of death; • They are a time to remember; • They are a time for community and mutual support; • They are a time to say goodbye; • They are a time of transition from life before death to life after death.

The funeral ritual is organized to help accomplish each of the elements above:

• The Visitation – Sometimes called “the wake”, spending time with the deceased is a time for family and friends to see your loved one for the last time and truly begin to come to terms with the reality of death. The casket can be open or closed, and visitation is a personal and cultural choice.

• The Tribute – Sometimes called “the reflection”, “eulogy”, or “remembrance”, the

tribute is part of the funeral ceremony and is a personal reflection from one or several people on the life of your loved one passed. The tribute may be delivered in our chapel, in a place of worship, or in an environment chosen by you.

• The Procession – Sometimes called “the motorcade”, the procession is the

orderly transportation of your loved one to their final resting place. A symbol of mutual support and public honoring of the death, it is led by the deceased in the funeral coach and is followed by family and friends.

• The Committal – Sometimes called “interment”, “entombment”, or “scattering

ceremony”, the committal brings finality to the funeral ritual as family and friends offer their final private thoughts to your loved one.

• The Gathering – Sometimes called “the celebration” or “the reception”, the

gathering is an informal time for family to say thank you to friends who shared in the funeral ritual. It can take place anywhere the family chooses and is a time to offer condolence and mutual support and to begin the transition of life after death.

Burial or Cremation? Choosing the method of care for your loved one after death is a personal decision, and in some cases, a religious or cultural one. Whatever your preference, we encourage you to consider including each of the elements in the funeral ritual as they are an integral part of the healing process from moving from life before death to life after death. *Adapted from the writings of Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Director, Center for Loss and Life Transition, Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Wolfelt is one of North America’s most respected grief educators and is the author of many books including, “Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies: A guide for Families”.


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TYPES OF FUNERAL SERVICES BURIAL SERVICES Complete Funeral Service Family and friends are invited to the funeral home to pay their respects to the deceased and offer condolences to their family. Visitation provides time for sharing and remembrance and is followed by a funeral ceremony at a place of worship or in our chapel. Following the funeral ceremony, the deceased is transported to the cemetery where he/she is placed in their final resting place. Graveside Service Family and friends are invited to the funeral home to pay their respects to the deceased and condolences to their family. Visitation* provides time for sharing and remembrance and is followed by a funeral ceremony at the cemetery or mausoleum. Following the funeral ceremony, the deceased is placed in their final resting place. *Graveside service can also be arranged without visitation. Memorial Service Family and friends are invited to a ceremony for sharing and remembrance of the deceased at a time either before or after the deceased has been placed in their final resting place. Free from the presence of a casket, our chapel or an alternative site can be arranged with photographs and personal items from the home. CREMATION SERVICES Complete Funeral Service Family and friends are invited to the funeral home to pay their respects to the deceased and condolences to their family. Visitation provides time for sharing and remembrance and is followed by a funeral ceremony at a place of worship or in our chapel. Following the funeral ceremony, the deceased is transferred to our crematorium for cremation. Following the cremation, arrangements are made with the family for the return of cremated remains and a committal service where the deceased is placed in their final resting place. Memorial Service Family and friends are invited to a ceremony for sharing and remembrance of the deceased at a time either before or after the deceased has been placed in their final resting place. Our chapel or an alternative site can be arranged with photographs and personal items from the home.


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FUNERAL SERVICE Packages • Burial

• Cremation

• Infant


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BURIAL PACKAGE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to the The Deceased funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in organizing and directing the funeral ceremony Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $95

TOTAL $5,595

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BURIAL PACKAGE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE AT ANOTHER FACILITY This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to the The Deceased funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Services of our funeral director(s) and staff in $575

organizing and directing the funeral ceremony at a facility other than our funeral home.

Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $95

TOTAL $5,695

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BURIAL PACKAGE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE AND VISITATION AT ANOTHER FACILITY This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to the The Deceased funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $575 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Services of our funeral director(s) and staff in $575

organizing and directing the funeral ceremony at a facility other than our funeral home.

Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $95

TOTAL $5,795

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BURIAL PACKAGE GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE WITH VISITATION This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax . Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Services of our funeral director(s) and staff $350 in coordinating and directing the graveside

ceremony Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $95

TOTAL $5,470

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BURIAL PACKAGE GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE WITHOUT VISITATION This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, Casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Services of our funeral director(s) and staff $350 in coordinating and directing the graveside

ceremony Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $95

TOTAL $4,995

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BURIAL PACKAGE MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICE This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and directing the memorial service Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 And Drivers

TOTAL $5,025

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VETERAN BURIAL PACKAGE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to the The Deceased funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in organizing and directing the funeral ceremony Use of Automobiles Hearse $200 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $95 INCLUDES: A $500 Veteran Appreciation Certificate Veteran Cap Panel Veteran Register Book and Stationary Flag Case

TOTAL $5,595

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CREMATION PACKAGE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE WITH MERCHANDISE This service package does not include: Outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, overhead and crematory charge $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in organizing and directing the funeral ceremony Merchandise The Vesta Oak Rental Casket $1,290 Urn $395 Permit Cremation Permit $25

TOTAL $7,010

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CREMATION PACKAGE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE WITHOUT MERCHANDISE This service package does not include: Outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, overhead and crematory charge $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Embalming $830 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in organizing and directing the funeral ceremony Permit Cremation Permit $25

TOTAL $5,325

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CREMATION PACKAGE MEMORIAL SERVICE WITH URN

This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, bathing, dressing, family viewing, overhead and crematory charge $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Memorial Service Services of our funeral director(s) and $475 staff in coordinating and directing the Memorial service Permit Cremation Permit $ 25 Urn Urn $295

TOTAL $4,145

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CREMATION PACKAGE VISITATION WITH URN

This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, bathing, dressing, family viewing, overhead and crematory charge $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $475 director(s) and staff in coordinating and directing the visitation Permit Cremation Permit $ 25 Urn Urn $295

TOTAL $4,145

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CREMATION PACKAGE NO SERVICE OR MEMORIAL This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, stationery, flowers, clothing; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, bathing, dressing, family viewing, overhead and crematory charge $3,150 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $200 Permit Cremation Permit $25

TOTAL $3,375

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INFANT BURIAL PACKAGE GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE WITH

VISITATION This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax . Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $525 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $100 Embalming $400 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $25 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $150 director(s) and staff in coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period) Services of our funeral director(s) and staff $150 in coordinating and directing the graveside

ceremony Use of Automobiles & Hearse or appropriate vehicle $75 Staff Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $40

TOTAL $1,465

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INFANT BURIAL PACKAGE GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICE WITHOUT VISITATION This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $525 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $100 Embalming $400 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $25 Use of Facilities & Staff Services of our funeral director(s) and staff $150 in coordinating and directing the graveside

ceremony Use of Automobiles Hearse or appropriate vehicle $75 and Drivers Transportation of flowers and/or equipment $40

TOTAL $1,315

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INFANT CREMATION PACKAGE COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, and overhead $525 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $75 Embalming $400 Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $25 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $150

Director(s) and staff in organizing and directing The funeral ceremony Cremation permit $25

TOTAL $1,200

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INFANT CREMATION PACKAGE MEMORIAL SERVICE This service package does not include: Merchandise such as casket, outer burial container, stationery, flowers, clothing or permanent memorial; Other Funeral Costs involved in conducting a funeral such as honorariums and third party business expenses; or, sales tax. Basic Services Fee Services of funeral director, staff, overhead and crematory charge $525 Care and Preparation of Local removal and transfer of the deceased to The Deceased the funeral home $75 Use of Facilities & Staff Use of our facility, and services of our funeral $150 director(s) and staff in coordinating and directing the memorial service Permit Cremation Permit $25

TOTAL $775

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DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS & Itemized Prices of Services The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral 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 funeral goods and services you selected.


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BASIC SERVICES OF FUNERAL

DIRECTOR, STAFF, AND OVERHEAD $3,150 This fee represents a proportionate share of our operating costs necessary to provide our customers with the best facilities and services that we can offer. It is made up of two components: services of our funeral director and staff; and, basic overhead. Our services include:

• Conducting the arrangement conference; • Planning the funeral; • Consulting with family and clergy; • Sheltering the remains; • Obtaining necessary permits and authorizations; • Coordinating with the cemetery, crematory, or other third parties.

Our overhead includes: Proportionate share of operating costs including, but not limited to:

• Taxes • Licenses • Utilities • Fees • Insurance • Staff salaries

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.)


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CARE OF THE DECEASED TRANSPORTATION

• Local removal and transfer to the funeral home $200 (Local removal is defined as an area within 50 miles. Additional mileage will be charge at a rate of $ 2.50 per mile) EMBALMING $830 Embalming is a chemical process that provides temporary preservation of the body and eliminates certain health hazards. Sanitary preparation of the deceased is part of the embalming process. This procedure must be completed by a funeral professional licensed by this state. 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. CREMATION

• The casket or cremation container is transferred to our crematory where it is placed in a cremation chamber which is heated to an extremely high temperature. The intense heat reduces the casket or cremation container, as well as the remains, to small bone fragments which are then placed in a processor and reduced in size. The cremated remains are then placed in an urn or temporary container and returned to the family.

OTHER PREPARATION OF THE DECEASED

• Sanitary Care – washing and disinfecting of unembalmed deceased $170

• Dressing, casketing and cosmetology $170

• Custody and sheltering – charge per day (after initial 2 days) $170

• Additional care for remains in excess of 300 pounds $170

• Restoration of organ / bone / tissue donor $170


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USE OF FACILITIES

AND STAFF

VISITATION Our Premises

• Use of our facility, and services of our funeral director(s) and staff in $475 coordinating and supervising the visitation (one visitation period)

• Each additional day of visitation $475

• Private family visitation for an open or closed casket $100

• Use of Lounge for meal/reception following visitation $250

Off Premises

• Services of our funeral director(s) and staff in coordinating and $575 supervising the visitation (one visitation period)

FUNERAL CEREMONY Our Premises

• Use of our facility, and services of our funeral director(s) and staff in $475 organizing and directing the funeral ceremony

• Use of Lounge for meal/reception following funeral service $250 Off Premises

• Services of our funeral director(s) and staff in coordinating and $575 directing the funeral ceremony in a facility other than our funeral home

• Services of our funeral director(s) and staff in coordinating and $350

directing the graveside ceremony MEMORIAL SERVICE Our Premises

• Use of our facility, and services of our funeral director(s) and staff in $475 coordinating and directing the memorial service

Off Premises

• Services of our funeral director(s) and staff in coordinating and $575 directing the memorial service

* Holidays & Sundays additional $200


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USE OF TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT & STAFF TRANSPORTATION OF DECEASED

• Use of funeral coach and driver $200

• Use of removal vehicle and driver $200 TRANSPORTATION OF FAMILY

• Use of family vehicle and driver $200 TRANSPORTATION OF PALLBEARERS

• Use of pallbearer vehicle and driver $200 TRANSPORTATION OF FLOWERS AND EQUIPMENT

• Use of flower van and driver $ 95 OTHER TRANSPORTATION CHARGES

• Transportation to or from Memphis, TN $300 • Transportation to or from Nashville, TN $400

• Other Transportation needs $2.50 per mile


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MINIMAL SERVICES

FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME $2,250

• Reduced basic services of our funeral director, staff, and overhead

• Local removal of remains and transfer to the funeral home

• Embalming • Preparation of the deceased for transportation to another funeral home

• Transportation of remains to another funeral home or to a common carrier

within 100 miles RECEIVING REMAINS FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME $1,950

• Reduced basic services of our funeral director, staff, and overhead

• Transportation of deceased from common carrier to the funeral home within 100 miles

• Custody and sheltering the deceased • Transportation of deceased to cemetery or crematory within 50 miles

These services do not include; other preparation of the deceased (except as specifically set out above); visitation or funeral ceremony; merchandise; automotive equipment (except as specifically set out above); cemetery costs; newspaper notices; or sales taxes.


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MINIMAL SERVICES IMMEDIATE BURIAL RANGE FROM $3,890 TO $17,890 (WITHOUT FUNERAL CEREMONY) Services include:

• Basic services of our funeral director, staff, and overhead $3,150 • Local removal of remains and transfer to the funeral home $200

• Sanitary care – washing and disinfecting of unembalmed deceased $170

• Dressing and casketing $170

• Transportation of remains to cemetery within 50 miles $200

A. Immediate Burial with casket provided by customer $3,890 B. Immediate Burial with casket selected from our funeral home From $4,880 -$17,890 These services do not include; other preparation of the deceased (except as specifically set out above); visitation or funeral ceremony; merchandise; automotive equipment (except as specifically set out above); cemetery costs; newspaper notices; or sales taxes.


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MINIMAL SERVICES DIRECT CREMATION RANGE FROM $3,350 TO $17,350 (WITHOUT FUNERAL CEREMONY) Services include:

• Basic services of our funeral director, staff, overhead and crematory fee $3,125 • Local removal of remains and transfer to the funeral home $ 200 • Cremation Permit $ 25

A. Direct Cremation with cremation container provided by customer; $3,350 B. Direct Cremation with minimum cardboard container; $3,375 C. Direct Cremation with casket / container selected from From $3,375 -$17,350 our funeral home These services do not include; other preparation of the deceased (except as specifically set out above); visitation or funeral ceremony; merchandise; automotive equipment (except as specifically set out above); cemetery costs; newspaper notices; or sales taxes. If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The containers that we provide are the cremation cardboard container.


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DESCRIPTIONS& Price Ranges for Merchandise

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES The funeral home makes no representations or warranties regarding caskets, outer burial containers, or other merchandise sold by the funeral home. The only warranties, express or implied, granted in connection with the merchandise sold by the funeral home are the written warranties, if any, extended by the manufacturer thereof. No other warranties, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are extended by the funeral home.


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MERCHANDISE PRICE LIST CASKETS RANGE FROM $ 990 - $14,000 The purpose of the casket is to provide a final resting place for your loved one to provide shelter from cemetery elements. We are pleased to make available a large selection of metal and wood caskets in a variety of exterior materials and interior finishes for you to choose from. Caskets can also be personalized to reflect the hobbies or interests of your loved one. Our funeral director will be happy to explain the personalization options to you. A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home. CASKETS DESIGNED FOR RANGE FROM $25 - $3,100 CREMATION The purpose of the cremation casket is to provide a dignified means of protection and shelter for your loved one. We make available several casket options whether your choice be funeral service with visitation or direct cremation. A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home. OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS RANGE FROM $505 - $8,980 The purpose of the outer burial container is to protect your loved one from cemetery maintenance equipment and environmental elements. Not all containers provide the same level of protection so we are pleased to offer several different types for you to choose from. Our funeral director will be happy to explain the options to you. A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home. In most areas of the country, state or local law does not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the grave will not sink in. Either a grave liner or burial vault will satisfy these requirements. Highland Memorial Gardens, Ridgecrest Cemetery and Hollywood Cemetery requires such a container.


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MERCHANDISE PRICE LIST URNS RANGE FROM $42 - $1070 The purpose of the cremation urn is to provide a container for the cremated remains of your loved one. Urns may then be used to support your choice for final resting place, whether it be in the cemetery in a columbarium niche, ground burial, in an urn garden, or in your home. Whatever your choice, we are pleased to provide you with a variety of types and styles to choose from. Urns can also be personalized through engraving or the use of brass plaques. Our funeral director will be happy to explain the personalization options to you. A complete price list is included in this material. URN VAULT RANGE FROM $505 - $1,110 The purpose of the urn vault is to protect your loved one from cemetery maintenance equipment and environmental elements, should you choose ground burial. We are pleased to offer several options for you to choose from. A complete price list is included in this material. OTHER MERCHANDISE We are pleased to offer a number of other products to support the funeral service that you choose. These include stationery, mementos, permanent memorials and other miscellaneous items. A complete price list is included in this material. Our funeral director will be happy to explain these products to you.


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OTHER

Funeral Costs

Arranging and conducting the funeral may also involve a number of other people and businesses. Costs associated with these services fall into two categories – honorariums and third party business expenses.


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OTHER FUNERAL COSTS HONORARIUMS It is customary for the family to offer a token of their thanks to people who played a special role in the funeral ceremony. These are typically gratuitous in nature. For your convenience, we will provide you with thank you cards and envelopes so that you can include a personal note along with your gratuity. Typical honorariums include:

• Clergy ($100 - $150)

• Musicians – charge per musician ($75 - $100)


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OTHER FUNERAL COSTS THIRD PARTY BUSINESS EXPENSES As a complimentary service to you we will be pleased to arrange for third party services that you choose to compliment your funeral service choice. For your convenience, we will disperse payment to these businesses provided that we receive payment from you in full for their services before the funeral service. These included, but are not limited to, the following: A. CEMETERY / CREMATORY

There are usually two costs associated with the cemetery – opening and closing the grave, and any unpaid balance for space (cemetery plot or mausoleum space) that had been purchased in advance on a time payment plan. Costs associated with the crematory are for the cremation process. Payment in full is required for these services prior to receiving the deceased for burial, cremation and interment / entombment. Your costs are: • Opening and closing the grave (cemetery charge) $ • Unpaid balance (unpaid balance if relevant) $ • Crematory (cremation process) $

SUB TOTAL $ B. LOCAL BUSINESS SERVICES Local or community businesses are often involved in providing service to the family during the funeral. Typically they include:

• Newspapers (charges for placement of obituary notice) - per line $ • Caterers (catering charges for the post funeral gatherings) $ • Funeral Escort (charges for funeral escort) $ • Florists $

$ $

$ SUB TOTAL $ C. GOVERNMENT Government costs reflect the charges to register the death of the deceased so as to receive a certificate of death.

• Death Certificate (government charge) $ • Permit: Cremation, Disposition, Burial $ • Medical Examiner’s charge $

SUB TOTAL $ Third Party Business: TOTAL $


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INFANT CASKET-VAULT COMBINATATION PRICE LIST Name Price

19” Loved and Cherished $ 380



Disclaimer of Warranties

Our funeral home makes no representations or warranties regarding caskets or outer burial containers. The only warranties, expressed or implied, granted in connection with goods sold with this funeral service are written warranties, if extended by the manufacturers thereof. The seller extends no other warranties and, specifically, no implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.


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OTHER MERCHANDISE PRICE LIST Memorial Stationery Personalized Box Sets $115 - $150 (Additional cards - $8 per box of 25) Shipping Trays Combination Shipping Unit $175 Air Tray (Required by Airlines for Shipment) $175 Miscellaneous Flag Case $200 Staff Chaplain $200 Hairdresser $ 50 Funeral Escort $115 Video Tribute (production and one copy) $ 75 Video Tribute (each additional copy) $ 10 Temporary Grave Marker $ 25 Pallbearer Boutonnieres $ 18 Comfort Quilt $ 350 - $ 500


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FUNERAL PLANNING WORKSHEET

NAME

ADDRESS PHONE

Description Price

Services Selected $

Casket Selected $

Outer Burial Container $ Other Costs / Allowances $

Newspaper Notice $

Death Certificates $

Register Book & Cards $

Flower Allowance $

Honorariums $

$

$ Approximate Taxes

(Merchandise) $

Total Funeral Cost $

Date

Counselor

Family


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