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These prices are effective as of October 1, 2009 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     $1,450.00

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; service vehicle; 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     $630.00
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

Preparation for viewing - hairdressing, dressing, casketing and or cosmetizing of the deceased     $365.00
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home
(Local (within 25 miles))     $280.00
Use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Services Conducted at Our Facility
Use of facilities and staff for viewing     $425.00
Funeral Ceremony     $665.00
Memorial Service     $580.00
Off premise Memorial Service     $455.00
Use of Staff and Equipment for Services Conducted at Another Facility
Graveside Service     $450.00

Automotive Equipment

Casket Coach     $280.00 

Direct Cremations     $2,805.00

Immediate Burial

Immediate Burial     $1,675.00
Our charges for immediate burial without ceremony include removal of remains, preparation for identification prior to burial, transportation to the cemetery and basic service of staff. Does not include casket or outside container.
Forwarding of Remains to another Funeral Home     $2,275.00
Our charge includes: basic services of funeral director and staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; removal of remains; embalming; or other preparation of remains, if relevant; and local transportation.
Receiving of Remains from another Funeral Home     $1,030.00
Our charge includes: basic services of the funeral director and staff; a proportionate share of overhead costs; care of remains; transportation of remains to funeral home and to cemetery or crematory.

Registers, Cards and Programs

Acknowledgement Cards, Register Book and necessary supplies     $100.00
Memorial Folder Printing     $200.00

Miscellaneous

Rental Casket     $995.00
Tent and Chairs for Graveside Service     $475.00

 

Geise Funeral Chapel | 310 Main PO Box 259, Estelline, SD 57234 | Phone: 605-873-2211