These prices are effective as of December 28, 2010 and are subject to change without notice. The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any 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 goods and services you selected.
Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff	$1,895.00
Our services include: conducting the arrangements conference; planning the funeral; consulting with family and clergy; shelter of remains; preparing and filing of necessary notices; obtaining the necessary authorizations and permits; coordinating with the cemetery, crematory, or other third parties. In addition, this fee includes a proportionate share of our basic overhead costs. 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.)
Embalming	$495.00
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.
Other Preparations
Other Preparation of the Body	$210.00
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home	$250.00
Use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Services Conducted at Our Facility
Viewing/Visitation Per Day	$245.00
Funeral Ceremony	$325.00
Memorial Service	$300.00
Use of Staff and Equipment for Services Conducted at Another Facility
Funeral Ceremony	$325.00
Memorial Service	$200.00
Graveside Service	$275.00
Automotive Equipment
Hearse	$250.00
Lead/Clergy car	$75.00
Police Escort (for 2 officers $55.00 for additional)	$110.00
Flower Car/Utility Vehicle	$75.00
Direct Cremation
Direct Cremation	$1,475.00
Our charge for a direct cremation (without ceremony) includes: basic services of funeral director and staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; removal of remains; transportation to crematory; necessary authorizations; and cremation if relevant. 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).
Immediate Burial
Immediate Burial	$1,450.00
Our charge for an immediate burial(without ceremony) includes: basic services of funeral director and staff, removal of remains, an alternative container suitable for burial; and local transportation to the cemetery.
Forwarding of Remains to another Funeral Home	$1,295.00
This charge includes removal of remains, necessary services of staff, embalming, necessary authorizations. This charge does not include air charges, visitation, rites or ceremonies merchandise selected or transportation to Airport or Other Locations.
Receiving of Remains from another Funeral Home	$1,295.00
This charge includes temporary shelter of remains, transportation of remains to cemetery and necessary services of staff. This charge does not include visitation, rites or ceremonies.
Registers, Cards and Programs
Acknowledgement Cards (per 25)	$5.00
Register Book	$30.00
Service Folders (price per 100)	$50.00
Service Folder with photo (price per 100)	$75.00
Temporary Grave Marker	$25.00
Use of Cemetery Equipment	$150.00
Refigeration per day	$75.00
Rental Casket for use when service is followed by cremation (We at Beckmann Funeral Home invite you to compare our prices with those of any Funeral Home in Gillespie County)	$725.00