Understanding Funeral Pricing
How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
That’s a question we help answer every day. You might be surprised to learn that you are in control of costs more than we are. At Johnson and Robison Funeral Home we want every family to make informed decisions, so we are committed to providing you with accurate pricing. How much a funeral costs depends on personal choices you make. Understanding your choices is how to save money and get the best value.
What You Need to Know
What to Watch For
Getting the Best Price for Your Family
Here are the four factors:
Basic Services
Merchandise and Options
This is controlled by you. Caskets and urns come in a wide range of styles and prices. There are other items like register books, thank you cards, additional vehicles, special facility use and more. Embalming may or may not be needed. Everyone has different preferences and yours determine these costs.
Outside Charges
These are usually referred to as “cash advance” items. That is because we will pay these individually for you so that you have one simplified bill. These costs are not ours and are determined by what these entities charge and your preferences. These would include newspaper obituaries, flowers, honorariums for pastors, & death certificates.
Overall Value
How fair the price of a funeral feels to you is fully determined by you. Here is what to consider. Funeral service is an experience, not a commodity. Who you choose to guide you will define the experience you receive. We are extremely helpful and experienced. Some other providers are less so. Our facilities offer comfort and our care center is onsite. Many of your other choices cannot say the same.
Families choose Johnson and Robison Funeral Home because we offer the right combination of price and value. You can ask us questions and see your choices without committing yourself to our services.
Other considerations:
Does the provider offer prices in writing?
Is the funeral home familiar with your faith and cultural traditions?
How does the provider handle special requests?
Does the company operate its own crematory, or do they outsource this process?