Pricing
We offer this information to ensure that the families we serve understand the cost of providing our services. Any service that is selected will include a charge for our basic services of Funeral Director and Staff.
The Options below are to help provide a general idea of what to expect in terms of the costs associated with funeral or cremation services. Since we believe in personalizing every service to reach the family's need, feel free to contact us about additional services available.
These prices are effective October 1, 2022, but are subject to change without notice.
Direct Cremation (Option 1) $3,100
Immediate Cremation only. No public viewing, no assistance in placement of obituaries, planning any services, cemetery arrangements, printing options or any other assistance.
Includes:
Services of Funeral Director and Staff- $2095
Transfer of Deceased to the Funeral Home- $395
Alternative Container used for Cremation (Required)- $110
Crematory Fee ($450) & Authorization ($50)- $500
TOTAL: $3100.00
Only additional cost for MN State certified death certificates dependent on the number requested ($13 for the first copy, $6 for each additional copy)
** FEES FOR DIRECT CREMATION OPTION 1 DO NOT include embalming, visitation or memorial services; or other goods such as cremation urn, cost of death certificates, gratuity for clergy, musicians, luncheon, flowers, obituaries, folders, register book, thank you cards, cemetery charges or cemetery markers.
This option does not allow any upgraded services except for a private viewing option.
Direct Cremation (Option 2) $3,500
Immediate Cremation only with no public viewing, professional assistance in filing of the required legal documents, assistance with placement of obituaries and public notices only. (obituary costs itemized separately). Funeral Home staff and equipment are not present at services or burial.
Includes:
Services of Funeral Director and Staff- $2495
Transfer of Deceased to the Funeral Home- $395
Alternative Container used for Cremation (Required)- $110
Crematory Fee ($450) & Authorization ($50)- $500
TOTAL: $3500.00
**Additional cost for MN State certified death certificates dependent on the number requested ($13 for the first copy, $6 for each additional copy)
**Additional costs dependent on actual newspaper or publication costs.
FEES FOR DIRECT CREMATION OPTION 2 DO NOT include embalming, assistance with planning services, visitation or memorial services; or other goods such as cremation urn, cost of death certificates, gratuity for clergy, musicians, luncheon, flowers, obituaries, folders, register book, thank you cards, cemetery charges or cemetery markers.
Cremation with Memorial Service $4,900
No public viewing. Cremation is done prior to any services.
Includes:
Services of Funeral Director and Staff- $2995
Transfer of Deceased- $395
Memorial Service- $550
Alternative Container used for Cremation (Required)- $110
Crematory Fee ($450) & Authorization ($50)- $500
Service Vehicle (Hearse)- $350
TOTAL: $4900.00
**FEES DO NOT include embalming, cremation urn, death certificates, gratuity for clergy, musicians, luncheon, flowers, obituaries, folders, register book, thank you cards, cemetery charges or cemetery markers.
Full Funeral Service followed by Cremation $7685-8855
A funeral service and visitation with body present, with cremation done following the services.
Includes:
Services of Funeral Director and Staff- $2995
Embalming- $750
Other Preparation of the Deceased- $325
Transfer of Deceased- $395
Visitation (night prior)- $450
Funeral Service- $550
Service Vehicle (Hearse)- $350
Service Vehicle (Lead Car)- $175
Crematory Fee ($450) & Authorization ($50) - $500
Cremation Casket Options:
Oak Rental Casket- $1295 Cremation Caskets- $1250-$2615
TOTAL: $7785-$9150
*Fees do not include cremation urn, death certificates, gratuity for clergy, musicians, luncheon, flowers, obituaries, folders, register book, thank you cards, cemetery charges or cemetery markers.
Full Funeral Service $10,000+
A funeral service and visitation with body present followed by full burial.
Includes:
Services of Funeral Director and Staff- $2995*
Embalming- $750*
Other Preparation of the Deceased- $325*
Transfer of Deceased- $395*
Visitation (night prior)- $450*
Funeral Service- $550*
Weekend overtime - Saturday $300 or Sunday $400
Service Vehicle (Hearse)- $350*
Service Vehicle (Lead Car)- $175*
Printing Package (Custom Memorial Folders, Thank You's, and Guestbook w/ tax)- $375.81*
Outer Burial Container (with standard weekday delivery and installation): Saturday additional- $450 Sunday additional- $600 Holiday additional- $825 Graveliner (unsealed)- $1800 Monticello (sealed)- $2195* Continental (sealed)- $2695
Casket Options:
Metal- $1795*-$4615 Wood- $2615-$6915
* TOTAL: $10,355.81
*Fees do not include death certificates (8 DC's-$55), gratuity for clergy ($200), musicians ($200), luncheon($600), flowers ($500), obituaries ($150), cemetery charges ($900). TOTAL with cash advance estimates included: $12,960.81
Not included in either estimate are additional fees for weekend services, cemetery markers, final dates, or additional transportation charges if needed.
Cash Advance Items
These items are not funeral home charges but are often required expenses for funeral and cremation services. For your convenience, some of these items may be added to the funeral statement of goods and services and would be paid to third party persons for services provided through the funeral home.
MN DEATH CERTIFICATE
$13 for the first copy, $6 for each additional copy
HONORARIUMS (suggested)
Minister- $150.00-$250.00
Soloist- $50-$150.00
Organist-$100.00-$150.00
Luncheon- $2.00-$25.00 per person
Custodial fee (at some facilities)- $25-$200
Sound System fee (at some churches)- $25-$100
FACILITY FEES: some churches/facilities charge a rental fee- $100-$500
FUNERAL CELEBRANT FEE- $150.00-$350.00
CEMETERY CHARGES
Grave Digging- $250-$1025
Overtime Charges for weekends and holiday- $50-$600
Purchase graves—Prices vary depending on cemetery- $100-$875
Interment and staking fees—Prices vary depending on cemetery- $25-$300
CEMETERY MARKERS- from $1240.00 to $5500.00+
Cement Border- $250 to $450
Delivery & Placement of Marker- $200.00
Staking Fee for a Marker- $20-$100
Final Dates on existing marker- $275-375+
Final Dates on Bronze Plate- $495+
FLOWERS—You may choose to order your own flowers at a local florist.
OBITUARY— charge for obituary notices. (Average newspaper costs $55-$800) Minneapolis and St. Paul newspapers charge per printed line.
Payment Policy
Our Funeral Home has established a uniform payment policy to serve all families fairly.
For all immediate cremation or immediate burial services,
payment is due in full within 5 business days or prior to receiving services.
For all other services, half (1/2) of the funeral statement balance
is due at least 1 full day prior to the scheduled services
with the remaining balance due within 30 days from the death.
o A penalty of 8% will be charged on all accounts that extend beyond the 30 days allowed.
The following are acceptable payment options:
o Pre-arranged funeral trust through the Hamilton Funeral Homes, upon verification (eg. Bank CD or Insurance Policy)
o Cash, personal check, cashier check or money order
o Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
o Assignment of Life Insurance Benefits to the Funeral Home, upon verification.
o Payment Plan (via USAlending)
COUNTY ASSISTANCE POLICY
Please inform our funeral home staff at the time the death occurs if you require county assistance.
The funeral home staff will need confirmation from the county worker as to eligibility prior to the arrangement conference.
This will ensure that we can help families make decisions that will correspond with the assistance being granted.
Each county establishes a policy outlining what service from the funeral home will be allowed.
We reserve the right to refuse county assisted services
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