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Funeral Service involves:

  • The professional services for the funeral director and his or her staff.
  • Removal and transportation of the deceased.
  • Embalming and preparation of the body.
  • Use of the Funeral Home for visitation and ceremony.
  • Hearse and Limousine transportation.

Cash Advances:

There are other goods and services that are offered by the funeral home that are provided by outside sources, such as:

  • Cemetery grave opening expense
  • Flowers
  • Crematory
  • Musician
  • Hair Dresser
  • Medical Examiner
  • Clergy
  • Newspaper Notices

These are commonly referred to as cash advances or disbursements. In many states, the funeral director may only charge the actual cost incurred by these goods and services. As such they are a courtesy service provided by your funeral director. In planning a service at the time of need, it is not uncommon for the funeral establishment to ask for monies in advance of the funeral to cover these cash disbursements.

In making your Pre-Arrangements, be comfortable with your choices. You can be as detailed or vague as pleases you.