General Price List
These Prices Are Effective As Of January 1, 2008
The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral 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 funeral goods and services you selected.
Charges for Services Selected
Professional Services:
Basic Service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead-$995.00
Our services include: conducting the arrangement conference; planning the funeral; consulting with family and clergy; shelter of remains; preparing and filing of necessary notices; obtaining necessary authorization 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 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, and immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving remains.)
Overtime for:
- Saturday and Evening Service or Visitation - $300.00
- Sunday Service or Visitation - $450.00
Insurance Processing (Per policy not sold through our mortuaries) - $50.00
Embalming - $350.00
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 Preparation of the Body (if requested):
- Bathing of un-embalmed body, (if requested) - $100.00
- Final Dressing, Grooming and Preparation - $100.00
- Hairstylist - $50.00
- Autopsy and/or Organ Donation Repair - $150.00
- Other Repair and Restoration - $50.00 per hour
Facilities, Equipment, and Staff:
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing - (Mon.-Fri. 10-5 and Sat. 10-2 )
- In Slumber Room - $50.00
- In Chapel - $445.00
Use of Facilities and Staff - (Mon.-Fri. 9-4)
- Funeral Ceremony at Funeral Home - $445.00
- Memorial Ceremony at Funeral Home - $445.00
- Reception (Includes: coffee, punch, and cookies) - $95.00
Use of Equipment and Staff - (Mon.-Fri. 10-4)
- Off Premise Funeral Ceremony - $445.00
- Off Premise Memorial Ceremony - $250.00
- Graveside Service - $250.00
- Committal Service after Church or Chapel Service - $100.00
Mortuary Refrigeration
- First Five Days - $250.00
- Per Day After The Fist Five Days - $50.00
Transportation:
(With a 35 mile radius, beyond this radius we charge - $3.00 per loaded mile)
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home - $295.00
Hearse / Casket Coach - $325.00
Basic Service Vehicle / Casket Van - $195.00
Utility / Floral Vehicle - $100.00
Limousine $__________ Up to 3 ½ of service, time begins when a vehicle leaves our garage and continues until it returns. Overtime will be billed hourly as follows: $90.00 per hour.
Escorts (Each) $__________ For the safety of your family and our riders at least 2 escorts are required for each service. Each escort can safely handle up to 10 cars.
Special Charges
Immediate Burial - $893.00 to $10,443.00
Our charge for an immediate burial (without ceremony) includes:
- Proportionate share of service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead - $403.00
- Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home - $295.00
- Basic Service Vehicle (Casket Van) - $195.00
With casket provided by the purchaser-$893.00
Immediate burial with Uncovered County ($255.00) - $1,148.00
With selected casket or alternative container - $893.00 (Price of casket or alternative container not included)
Direct Cremation - $858.00 to $7,608.00
Our charge for direct cremation (without ceremony) includes:
- Proportionate share of service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead - $403.00
- Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home - $295.00
- Charge for Cremation (Cremated remains returned in 3 business days) -$160.00
With alternative container provided by the purchaser - $858.00
With Cardboard Cremation Tray ($80.00) - $938.00
With selected casket or alternative container - $858.00
Price of casket or alternative container not included. 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). The containers we provide are the Pacific, Shaker, Stratus, Standard and Cardboard Cremation Tray. (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.)
Donation to MedCure - $900.00 which MedCure pays
This service includes: No Charge to Family
- Proportionate share of service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead - $403.00
- Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home - $295.00
- Charge for Cremation (Cremated remains returned in 3 weeks) - $160.00
- State Filing Fee - $7.00
- 2 Oregon Death Certificates - $35.00
(Not all donations are accepted at the time of death. Alternative options of disposition need to be considered by family)
Donation to the OHSU Medical School-$938.00
Our charge for donation to the Medical School includes:
- Proportionate share of service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead-$98.00
- Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home - $295.00
- Basic Service Vehicle - $195.00
- Embalming - $350.00
(Not all donations are accepted at the time of death. Alternative options of disposition need to be considered by family) This is a minimal service option. The funeral director will only provide the minimal service required by law and will not assist with any other aspects that are normally performed
Disinterment - $598.00
Our Charge for a Disinterment includes:
- Authorizations and up to 2 hours of supervision. (Each additional hour at $75.00 per hour)
Forwarding of Remains to Another Funeral Home-$1,040.00 Our charge includes:
- Proportionate share of service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead - $100.00
- Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home - $295.00
- Basic Service Vehicle - $195.00
- Embalming (If relevant) - $350.00
- Final Dressing Grooming and Preparation - $100.00
(This fee does not include additional mileage charge, casket, airfare, shipping container, or funeral service.) This is a minimal service option. The funeral director will only provide the minimal service required by law and will not assist with any other aspects that are normally performed.
International Forwarding of Remains Fee - $200.00
This fee includes international calls, documents, and carriers. It is in addition to the Forwarding of Remains to another funeral home charges
Receiving of Remains from Another Funeral Home - $490.00 Our charge includes:
- Proportionate share of service of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead - $100.00
- Basic Service Vehicle (Transportation from Airport) - $195.00
- Basic Service Vehicle (Transport to Cemetery or Crematory) - $195.00
(This fee does not include additional mileage charge, casket, airfare, shipping container, or funeral service.) This is a minimal service option. The funeral director will only provide the minimal service required by law and will not assist with any other aspects that are normally performed.
Merchandise
Casket and Alternative Containers - $80.00 to $9.550.00
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Air Tray for shipping casket on train or airlines - $150.00
Combination Unit for shipping un-casketed remains - $175.00
Cremation Urns - $15.00 to $3,300.00
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Grave Markers - $236.00 to $10,000.00
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home) Military
Flag Cases - $50.00 to $350.00
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Outer Burial Containers - $550.00 to $8,745.00
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Memorial Box Set - $85.00 to $216.00
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Memorial Register Book - $15.00 to $100.00
Memorial Folders (First 50) - $45.00
Additional Folders (Per 50) - $15.00
Photo Memorial Folders (First 50)
- Black and White - $55.00
- Color - $75.00
- Deluxe(Folded 81/2 x 11 paper with color inside and out) - $125.00
Additional Photo Memorial Folders (Per 50)
- Black and White - $20.00
- Color - $35.00
- Deluxe (Folded 81/2 x 11 paper with color inside and out) - $50.00
Acknowledgement Card (25 Per Box – Sold By The Box Only) - $10.00
Video Memorial Tribute - $110.00
- Additional Videos - $15.00
Method of Payment
Payment for goods and services are expected at the time of the arrangement conference. For your convenience we accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa and Mastercard)
Charges for Cash Advance Items
Oregon State Filing Fee - $7.00
Oregon Certified Copies of Death Certificate
- 1st Copy of the Death Certificate - $20.00
- Each additional at the same time of order - $15.00
Oregon Courier Fee - $35.00
(Taking death certificate to doctor for signature and filing it with the county of death)
Washington Certified Copies of Death Certificate - $20.00
Washington Courier Fee- - $35.00
(Taking death certificate to doctor for signature and filing it with the county of death)
Honorarium for Clergy (Suggested) - $150.00 to $250.00
Honorarium for Musicians and Sound System Operators (Suggested) - $100.00 to $175.00
Obituary
(The Oregonian, Statesman Journal, and other papers charge to run an obituary)
Oregonian Funeral Notice and Death Notice - $50.00
Oregonian Funeral Notice only - $45.00
Oregonian Death Notice only - $12.00
We charge for our services in obtaining death and funeral notice from the Oregonian
Cemetery Lots
Opening and Closing of Grave Space
Medical Examiners Transportation Fee
Translation of Documents from English to Spanish - $100.00
Charge for Cremation (Portland Cremation Center) - $160.00
Expedite Fee, For 24 Hour Cremation Service - $125.00
(Assuming physician can be reached)
Family To Witness Placement - $80.00
Mailing of Cremated Remains (By Registered Mail) - $50.00
We charge for our services in obtaining Cremation items listed above.
Scattering of Cremated Remains
Serenity Spirit Sea Burials (Columbia River) - $125.00
Avion Flight Service (Oregon / SW Washington Coast) - $275.00
Avion Flight Service (Mt. Hood) - $275.00
Avion Flight Service (Mt. St. Helens) - $300.00
Avion Flight Service (Central Oregon) - $325.00
Avion Flight Service (Puget Sound / Mt. Rainer) - $350.00
We charge for our services in obtaining Scattering services listed above.
Planning Ahead
All of us associated with Farnstrom’s agree with the following statement of A.A.R.P. “Advance funeral planning gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your funeral arrangements are taken care of while lessening the burden on your survivors.” Advance funeral planning is an important service offered by Farnstrom Mortuaries. We offer our help with the simplest of questions or in the completion of detailed, preplanned plans for burial, entombment or cremation. For assistance please call or stop by.
Warranties
Our funeral home makes no representation of warranties about the protective value of certain caskets or outer burial containers other than those made by the manufacturer. The only warranties, expressed or implied, granted in connection with goods sold with this funeral service are the express written warranties, if any extended by the manufacturer thereof. No other warranties and no warranties of merchandising fitness for particular product are extended by the seller. |
