28 Main street north
Breakdown Of Our Prices
Effective May 19, 2023
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND FEES
Any services marked with an asterisk (*) are the minimum services required to carry out a direct burial, or cremation. Services such as embalming, visitation, ceremonies and receptions are optional. You may choose only the services you desire.
*Professional Services (for Minimum Services): $500.00
Professional consultation with licensed personnel, including but not limited to; expert advice on options
to meet your needs, drafting notices, and advice regarding possible government benefits. Coordination of all activities before, during and after, that have been provided by us, and those provided by third-party suppliers, such as the cemetery, crematorium, and media outlets (death notices).
OR
Professional Services / Coordinating Activities, Rites, Ceremonies (for Visitation and/or Services): $1500.00
Professional consultation with licensed personnel, including but not limited to; expert advice on options to meet your needs, drafting notices, and advice regarding possible government benefits. Coordination of all activities before, during and after that have been provided by us, and those provided by third-party suppliers, such as but not limited to; the cemetery, crematorium, florist, and media outlets (death notices).
*Documentation: $350.00
Completion and filing of all documents necessary to carry out the services and supplies requested, including but not limited to; death registration, burial permit, coroner’s certificate, clergy record where required, cremation application or interment permission form. Third-party fees charged for these documents are not included and are itemized below on page 12. We also provide 10 Proof of Death certificates for estate settlement purposes. Proof of Death certificates are provided to the deceased’s authorized representative as a service only and are not a legal government document; however, they are usually accepted for most estate settlement purposes. Sometimes a provincial “Certified Death Certificate” will be necessary and is available for purchase from the Office of the Registrar General, or through us as a disbursement.
*Minimum Preparation of Remains: $200.00
(requires “Facilities for preparation/embalming/shelter”) This service is a minimum requirement. The body is checked for personal effects (which will be returned to the authorized representative, unless otherwise instructed) and/or placed into the casket/container selected.
OR
Basic Preparation of Remains: $265.00
(requires “Facilities for preparation/embalming/shelter”)
This service includes those described in “Minimum preparation of remains” above, plus bathing, dressing, the setting of facial features for identification or viewing without embalming.
Embalming requires “Facilities for preparation/embalming/shelter”): $450.00
Embalming is the process of replacing blood and bodily fluids with chemical preservatives. It is a process of sanitation, restoration, and temporary preservation. This service includes those described in “Basic preparation of remains” above.
Staff Services for Visitation (2 hour minimum): $300.00
(Additional costs after the stated time allotment per hour) $150.00
Includes but is not limited to; setting up the room/area (floral arrangements, pictures, memorabilia, casket/urn etc,) cleaning and sanitizing, answering phones, greeting and directing visitors, supervision of parking, provision of lounge services (coffee and tea) and processing donations. For visitation periods prior to a ceremony, this charge covers the time from the beginning of visitation up to the start of the ceremony, even if the staff present are the same staff provided for the ceremony.
Staff Services for Ceremony (2 hour minimum): $300.00
(Additional costs after the stated time allotment per hour) $150.00
At least one licensed funeral director and assistants to coordinate and oversee the ceremony in our chapel or other location for up to 2 hours. Includes but not limited to; setting up the room/area (floral arrangements, pictures, memorabilia, casket/urn etc,) cleaning and sanitizing, greeting and directing visitors, supervision of parking.
Staff Services for Celebration of Life/ Memorial Service (2 hour minimum): $300.00
(Additional costs after the stated time allotment per hour) $150.00
At least one licensed funeral director and assistants to coordinate and oversee the ceremony in our chapel or other location for up to 2 hours. Includes but not limited to; setting up the room/area (floral arrangements, pictures, memorabilia, casket/urn etc), cleaning and sanitizing, greeting and directing visitors, supervision of parking.
Staff Services for Graveside Service (2 hour minimum): $300.00
(Additional costs after the stated time allotment per hour) $150.00
At least one funeral director and staff to coordinate and oversee the graveside committal service.
The above three (3) staff services charges are from the time the funeral service begins to the final disposition at the cemetery or crematorium and are separate from staff services for visitation, even if the staff present are the same staff that were present for the visitation.
Off-Site Staff Services (4 hour minimum): $800.00
When Visitations, Funeral or Celebrations of Life services are held at another location for extra large gatherings (not at the funeral home establishment), additional staffing will be required for greeting, parking, directing and other duties. This fee is for a 4-hour period that includes set up, clean up and take down for the events.
FACILITIES
Basic Facilities: $450.00
Use of Funeral Establishments general and common areas, parking lot, public washrooms, includes overhead expenses, such as but not limited to; maintenance and utilities, accounting and office administration, insurance and 24-hour access to emergency assistance.
*Facilities for Preparation/Embalming/Shelter: $200.00
A secure and private room used to prepare, embalm, and/or shelter the body until the time of burial, cremation, or alternative disposition. This charge applies whenever the body is in our facility. If the deceased is to be held in our facility beyond a period of 4 days, a daily body storage fee of $50.00 may apply.
Facilities for Visitation (requires Staff services for visitation): $500.00
(Additional cost after the stated time allotment per hour): $250.00
Use of designated facilities for visitation for up to 2 hours. This charge is from the beginning of visitation up to the start of the ceremony, even if the ceremony is in the same room. Catering is not included.
Facilities for Ceremony: (requires Staff Services for ceremony): $500.00
(additional after the stated time allotment) per hour $250.00
Use of designated facilities for the funeral service (body/casket is present) or memorial service (urn/cremated remains may or may not be present) for up to 2 hours. This charge is from the time the funeral service begins to the conclusion of the ceremony or final disposition at the cemetery and is separate from facilities for visitation, even if the visitation was immediately before and in the same room.
Facilities for luncheon: $450.00
Use of designated facilities and includes use of tables, chairs, tablecloths, plates, mugs, coffee and tea.
TRANSPORTATION
*Initial Transfer of Remains: $250.00
Vehicle, trained staff and specialized equipment used to transfer remains into our care from the place of death or Coroner’s Office, hospital, airport, etc. Additional mileage fees apply beyond 60 km.
Administration vehicle: $200.00
General duty vehicle used to register the death, pick up cremated remains from the crematorium, make off-site arrangements, etc.
Clergy/Lead Vehicle: $250.00
Used to transport funeral director and/or clergy to location of service and/or place of final disposition.
*Final Transfer of Remains
Vehicle and staff to transfer the deceased to the final place of disposition.
*Using a service van or SUV: $265.00
Using a funeral coach (hearse): $650.00
Additional charges may apply for mileage and time beyond 3 hours. Additional holiday fee subject to company’s discretion.
Limousine: Prices Vary
Additional mileage per km: $2.00 per km
Charge per kilometer total (round-trip) for use of any vehicle over initial 100 km radius.
OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
Minimum Required Cremation Container: SWC Container $ 150.00
Minimum Required Oversized Cremation Container: SWC Container $ 350.00
Oversize care and cremation container required for deceased persons over 300lbs.
Equipment for Visitation at a Remote Location: $300.00
Deliver, set up and use of equipment necessary for visitation at a location other than the funeral establishment. This includes our projector, speakers, white screen, DVD player. However, if additional equipment is required there may be additional charges.
Private Family Viewing: $275.00
A private gathering of immediate family to view and identify the deceased. This intimate gathering is limited to 5 family members for a maximum of 30 minutes. This does not include a ceremony or public visitation. An additional fee of $50 is applied if the family desires another interval of 30 minutes. Additional $100.00 will apply to evenings, weekends, and Statutory/Civic Holidays.
Witnessing/Identification of Cremation: $250.00
Allows a maximum of 5 family members to attend and start the cremation process. Additional fees for evenings, weekends and holidays may apply per the crematorium.
Rush Fee on Cremation: $250.00
Remain required within 24 hours.
Cremated Remains Delivery: $50.00
Delivery of cremated remains by a staff member up to 50 km round trip. Additional mileage will be charged at a rate of $2.00 per km after the allotted 50 km.
Shipping of Cremated Remains: $100.00
Coordinate and package of cremated remains to be shipped by mail or courier. (Does not include Canada Post or Courier costs. – charges determined by shipping service.
Death Certificate Pick-Up (Different than place of death): $150.00
Saturday/Sundays & Statutory/Civic Holidays: $500.00
This fee is charged when any funeral is on a Saturday or a Provincial or Federal Holiday.
Sound System Set-up/Rental: $150.00
*Removal of pacemakers or other implants: $ 75.00
This procedure is mandatory prior to cremating a body that has a pacemaker or other implant and must be carried out by a licensed funeral director. Includes disposal of device. If a person was undergoing brachytherapy (radioactive theraseeds) or radioisotope treatments before death, it is possible that the deceased may not be able to be cremated; please speak with one of our funeral directors for more information.
Refundable Deposit for Cremated Remains: $350.00
This amount is charged on contracts where cremation has taken place. This amount is refundable when the remains are collected by the family. In the event that cremated remains are not retained by the family, they will be interred in the Southwest Crematorium and Cemetery in Flesherton, Ontario and the $350 will be used for this fee. The disinterment of these remains will be at the family’s cost.
After-Hours Removal: $150.00
Regular removal hours are Monday to Friday – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Removals completed during non-business hours are subject to after-hours- removal fees.
Additional Staff for Removals & Transfers: $150.00
When 2 staff members are required to complete removal.
Contagious Disease Handling: $350.00
Includes full PPE for 2 staff members, supplies and equipment as needed.
Body Pouch: $ 60.00
A postmortem bag, also widely known as a body bag, cadaver pouch, or human remains pouch (HRP), is a non-porous bag well-designed to fit a human body. Postmortem bags are used to store corpses inside morgues and used for the transportation of human remains for their place of discovery to a funeral home or mortuary.
Over-Sized Care: $300.00
For individuals greater than 300 lbs. This fee includes equipment necessary to handle an oversized body with care and dignity. Includes any additional staff as needed.
Cremated Remains Storage: $30.00/monthly
Fee for temporary storage of cremated remains at funeral home beyond 1st month – up to 1 year.
Ship Out Service Charge: $ TBD
If the remains are being shipped to another location, we will arrange for transport and all necessary paperwork. Costs will be determined on an individual basis, depending on requirements.
Grave Set-up and Lowering Device (Casket or Select Urn Vaults): $675.00
The set-up of grave dressing and lowering device at a local cemetery, where the cemetery does not offer this service. (An out-of-area fee, weekend/statutory-civic holidays, or oversized surcharge of $425.00 will be applied, if charged by Superior Vault Company or substitute supplier.)
Canopy for Interment Service at Cemetery: $260.00
Supply, setup and use of a 10’x15’ canopy tent at a local cemetery, supplied by Superior Vault Company. (Must have an outer container or grave set-up supplied by Superior Vault Company).
Hairdressing: $ 80.00
Basic hairdressing for the deceased. (Adding colour, cut, etc. as requested – cost to be determined)
Memorial Package: $325.00
Includes 100 Memorial Cards, Guest Registration Book, 50 - 60 picture for memorial video with music.
Personalize Guest Registration Book: $100.00
A unique memorial book includes obituary notice, picture, service and interment information.
Memorial Video: $125.00
A personalized memorial video including 50 – 60 pictures with music of choice. Pricing includes scanning, cropping and light photo touch ups, music and 1 copy of video on USB flash drive for family to keep. Also includes posting on In Memoriam Funeral Services website under obituary section.
Formatting/Correcting of Family made Video Display: $ 50.00
Reformatting to suit system display used by funeral home.
Memorial Tribute Cards: $ 80.00
This includes set up + 50 (5 ½” x 4 ¼”) 2-sided post card with picture and write-up.
Each additional card $1.25
USB Memorial Video Sticks;
One (1) USB Video stick is included with Memorial Package. (Additional USB sticks priced each) $30.00
Fillings with Cremated Remains for Jewellery/Keepsake: $25.00 ea.
The filling of jewellery, urns, keepsakes, and other containers not purchased from funeral home.
Website Obituary/Memorial Notice: No Charge
Customized online obituary with picture on our website.
Credit Card Processing Fees: Fee of 2.4% on total
Fees charged by financial institution for credit card usage.
CATERING SERVICES
Catering Service (Based on per person cost): $15.00 pp
Includes assorted gourmet wraps and sandwiches, veggie tray, cheese, meat & pickle tray, fruit tray, dessert tray, coffee, tea, juices, pop and water.
Desserts & Beverages Only (Based on per person cost): $6.00 pp
Includes dessert tray, coffee, tea, juices and water.
Hostess Fee (Applies to all catering services)
Up to 50 people in attendance: $250.00
Up to 100 people in attendance: $350.00
Up to 200 people or more in attendance: $400.00
Bartender Fee (based on per hour): $ 40.00
Bartenders are based on the number of people in attendance. All bartenders will be Smart Serve Certified per iAGCO requirements. Server – 3-hour minimum requirement (1 bartender for every 50 guests.)
Alcohol (Beer and Wine): $5.00 per
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements are items arranged for, and possibly paid for, on your behalf by the funeral home to third party providers. Any prices quoted in this section are subject to change without notice. Such items include but are not limited to;
Cremation Fee: $550.00
This fee is charged by the crematorium for the cremation of the body. The fees varies by crematorium. Our cremations are conducted by Southwest Crematorium & Cemetery in Flesherton, ON, unless otherwise stated.
Coroner’s Fee: (HST Exempt): $ 75.00
This is a provincially set fee charged by the coroner for issuing a certificate that allows cremation/alternative disposition or “Out of Province” shipping to take place.
Municipal Death Registration (HST Exempt): $ 5.00
This fee is charged by the Municipality to register the death with the province of Ontario.
Clergy /Celebrant Honorarium: Price Varies
Fees paid to the clergy/celebrant for their services.
Organist/Musician: Price Varies
Fees paid to the organist or musician for their services.
Cemetery Fees: Price Varies
Fees charged by the cemetery for the purchase of a plot, niche, or mausoleum and/or the Opening and Closing of gravesite/plot, niche or mausoleum.
Monuments/Plaques/Cemetery Lettering: Price Varies
Fees charged for the purchase of headstones, markers, plaques, and/or engravings charged by the Monument company.
Winter Storage: $250.00
Fees charged by the Grand Valley Union Cemetery to store a casket and body during the winter until Spring Burial is available.
Newspaper Notices: Price Varies
Fees charged to have a death notice placed in newspapers or other media outlets.
Floral Arrangements: Price Varies
Floral arrangements ordered for the services requested.
Other Catering/Event Supplies: Price Varies
For catering and event supplies other than the standard supplies offered at the funeral home. (Such items include but not limited to; different coloured linens and/or additional linens, table décor, dishes and glass wear, candles etc.)
Bereavement Authority of Ontario Consumer Protection Fee (HST Exempt): $30.00
CASKETS
The following caskets listed are those generally available. Additional options are available upon request. Unless otherwise noted, all caskets listed are standard adult size. Photos of all casket shown digitally at the funeral home or place of arrangements and photos can be mailed as well.
Minimum requirements for a casket:
For burial: The least expensive wood casket is suitable and is required by most cemeteries’ by-laws for interment, in the interest of the health and safety of the workers involved in the interment process. A metal casket may also be used for burial. A growing number of cemeteries in Ontario offer “green” burials, which may consist of interment of a body without a casket. Since there is no legal definition for a “green” burial, it varies from one cemetery to another. For more information, please speak with one of our funeral directors, or visit www.greenburialcanada.ca.
For cremation: A body must be presented to the crematorium in a rigid, leak-proof casket/container that is made of a combustible material, such as wood or cardboard. Caskets/container containing non-flammable, hazardous material or chlorinated or fiber-reinforced plastic, other than incidental metal, cannot be used for cremation. We offer a selection of inexpensive caskets/containers below that are suitable for cremation.
PAYMENT, FINANCING & FUNDING
Payment, Financing and Funding;
For Services at Time of Death
Payment is due within 7 days of invoice date, beyond which interest will be charged at a rate of 1.75% per month which is equivalent to 21% per annum (APR). Payment may be made by cash, cheque, debit and most major credit cards (if paying with credit card, a 2% surcharge will apply). Payment plans are also available to meet most budgets. Financing charges apply to payment plans. Financial assistance for funeral, burial cremation/hydrolysis services is available through various government agencies, to those who qualify.
Pre-Payment in Advance of Need
For services that are being arranged pre-need, we offer two funding options when prepaying services or supplies.
Trust: You pay for the services and supplies at today’s price and we will place your money in a trust account, where it will accrue interest until the prepaid contract is fulfilled (when the services and supplies are delivered). Pre-payment can be made by cash, credit or cheque. However, it is preferred by the trust company that a debit of your account be used. Funds are held in the purchaser’s name.
Insurance: You may purchase an insurance or annuity policy through us, where the proceeds of the insurance/annuity policy will be used to pay for the services or supplies at the time they are delivered. Payment may be made by credit card or cheque for single payments. Time payment plans may be made by credit card or pre-authorized chequing. The policy is held in your name and assigned to the funeral home. Terms and conditions and cancellation policies are set by the Insurance Company.
Guarantee: When paid in full in accordance with the payment terms set out in the prepaid contract, the prepaid contract is guaranteed. The total payment(s) made plus interest/growth earned will be applied to the future price of the services and supplies. If the total payment(s) plus interest/growth earned are insufficient to cover the total future price of the prepaid services and supplies, we will absorb the difference as a loss.
Any funds in excess of the total future price of the prepaid services and supplies will be returned or applied toward additional services, supplies and disbursements purchased at the time of need, as applicable. Conditions apply.
Any changes to the prepaid contract may result in the prepaid contract being null and void and a new contract executed with current pricing at the time changes are made.
Additional information about payment, financing and funding options is available upon request.
What is NOT included in the above Package costs;
- any supplies, such as a cremation container, casket, outer burial container, urn, stationery, etc.
any additional services that may be selected, such as pallbearers for interment, embalming, visitation and funeral services such as but not limited to; weekend service fees, after hours removals, 2-person removals, body bags, memorial packages, delivery of ashes, etc.
additional mileage fees beyond 100km (round-trip),
pacemaker/radioactive implant removal, if applicable,
applicable taxes (HST),
disbursements to be paid to third parties on your behalf, such as but not limited to; the cemetery interment fee, crematorium fee, coroner’s fee, death registration fee, BAO fees, etc.
Catering Services, Bar Services, Hosting Services, etc.
What is NOT included in the above Minimum Services charge:
- any supplies, such as a cremation container, casket, outer burial container, urn, stationery, etc.
- any additional services that may be selected, such as pallbearers for interment, embalming, visitation and funeral services,
additional mileage fees beyond 100km (round-trip),
pacemaker/radioactive implant removal, if applicable,
applicable taxes (HST),
disbursements to be paid to third parties on your behalf, such as the cemetery interment fee, crematorium fee, coroner’s fee, death registration fee, BAO fees, etc. as described on page 11.
Catering Services, Bar Services, Hosting Services, etc.
