The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has previously stated that funerals rate among the top 5 largest expenses in anyone's lifetime. The death of a loved one is an emotionally trying time. We want to be as forthright as we can regarding cremation and burial pricing. Both here on our website, and when contacted by phone, we work to give realistic estimates of expenses based on the information we have been provided. We do not believe it is ethical for a firm to quote a low price to "get someone in the door".
When comparing the costs of funeral and cremation providers, it is important to get an "apples to apples" comparison. There are many providers out there that advertise low rates, for families only to later find out simple items such as an online obituary, ascertaining death certificates and assistance with and submission of Veterans benefits are an additional expense. In some states, firms that advertise low cremation rates are licensed with their respective state agencies as "direct disposers". Not a very comforting feeling when dealing with the death of a loved one. All of the above-mentioned services are included will all of our service offerings listed below.
We have found in our research, that if you compare our services with those of other funeral homes, our expenses are similar if not more economical. We strive to provide dedicated, local, and affordable service options for families throughout the North Country. If you have any questions, please never hesitate to reach out for additional information under no obligation.
Click on any package below for information on what is included and its cost.
An ideal selection for those desiring an "old fashion funeral" with a casket and in-ground interment. Service to take place at one of our facilities, a place of worship, or other venues that may have held meaning to the deceased, such as fairgrounds, farms, etc.
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, embalming, dressing, casketing, cosmetology, and hairdressing. A Funeral Service to be held on a weekday at either of our funeral homes, place of worship, or other venues, two hours of visitation/viewing at the funeral home the day before the service, use of the hearse, a family limousine and service car/lead vehicle.
This package includes the following allowances:
Casket: 20 gauge gasketed steel casket, available in blue, black, white, green, auburn, or silver with white interior
Vault: concrete burial vault with plastic liner
Stationary: Guest registry book, 50 prayer cards and 50 thank you cards
Slideshow: 150 photos including 1 DVD copy and online posting
$500.00 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
$200.00 Clergy/Celebrant honoraria
$150.00 Newspaper notices
3 Certified Copies of the Death Certificate (NH)
Standard date of death monument engraving or VA marker installation
Package Cost: $ 12,340.00
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, standard embalming, dressing, casketing, cosmetology, and hairdressing. A Funeral Service is to be held at either of our funeral homes or place of worship (no period of visitation), with the use of the hearse and service car.
This package includes the following allowances:
Casket: a 20 gauge gasketed steel pewter color
Vault: Concrete, unlined
Stationary: Guest registry book, 50 prayer cards and 50 thank you cards
$500.00 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
$200.00 Clergy/Celebrant honoraria
$150.00 Newspaper notices
2 Certified Copies of the Death Certificate (NH)
Standard date of death monument engraving or VA marker installation
Package Cost: $ 10,955.00
**May not be available during winter months, depending on cemetery regulation**
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, the initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, standard embalming, dressing, casketing, and use of the hearse. Funeral Director and staff to coordinate and oversee a Graveside Service to be held at a local cemetery. Services are conducted Monday through Friday, weekend services add additional expense.
This package includes the following allowances:
Casket: a 20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket painted black
Vault: Concrete, unlined, burial vault
Stationary: 50 prayer cards
$500 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
$200 toward Clergy honoraria
$150 toward newspaper notices
1 Certified Copy of the Death Certificate (NH)
Package Cost: $ 8,865.00
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, embalming, casketing, and service car. Funeral Director and staff to oversee burial with no family/members or friends in attendance at a local cemetery. The family is notified after the burial is completed. Burials are conducted Monday through Friday at the convenience of the funeral home.
This package includes the following allowances:
Casket: a 20 gauge non-gasketed steel casket painted black
Vault: Concrete, unlined, burial vault
$500 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
Package Cost: $ 7,645.00
Green Burials are growing in popularity throughout the United States. Currently, Green Burial requests represent about 1% of New Hampshire families' requests. To our knowledge, there are no cemeteries that currently allow for green burials in Coos County. Families who wish to arrange for a green burial are strongly encouraged to research their options well in advance.
Our Green Burial package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, the initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, bathing and topical disinfection of the deceased when no embalming, temperature controlled care during holding period, dressing, casketing, and use of the hearse. Funeral Director and staff to coordinate and oversee a Graveside Service to be held at a local cemetery (cemeteries outside our traditional service area, additional transportation will apply).
Includes “old fashioned” rough pine box (all wood construction, no metals present, may not be suitable for persons of size). The package does not include any viewing or visitation, services at a place of worship or funeral home, Funeral Director, and staff to oversee graveside gathering on a weekday. Does not include cemetery costs or other services or fees. Burial must be completed within 10 days from the date of death - package is not available during winter months if the grave is unable to be prepared. For additional information please contact David Bryant.
Cost from $ 5,665
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, standard embalming, dressing, casketing, cosmetology, and hairdressing. A Funeral Service is to be held at either of our funeral homes, place of worship, or other venue, two hours of visitation/viewing at the funeral home, use of the hearse and service car. Cremation at our on-site crematorium following funeral services. Funeral Director and staff to coordinate and oversee the interment of cremated remains at a local cemetery.
This package includes the following allowances:
Casket: select a hardwood flattop with a crepe interior
Vault: plastic composite with gasket
Urn: allowance of $395
Use of onsite crematorium
NH Medical Examiner release as required by law
Stationary: Guest registry book, 50 prayer cards and 50 thank you cards
Slideshow: including 1 DVD copy and online posting
$250 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
$200 toward Clergy honoraria
$150 toward newspaper notices
3 Certified Copies of the Death Certificate (NH)
Standard date of death monument engraving or VA marker installation
Package cost: $ 10,635.00
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, the initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, washing/disinfection of the deceased when no embalming, temperature controlled care of remains during the required holding period. Cremation at our on-site crematorium. A Funeral Service is to be held at either of our funeral homes, place of worship, or other venue, two hours of visitation/viewing at the funeral home the day before the service, use of the hearse and service car. Funeral Director and staff to coordinate and oversee the interment of cremated remains at a local cemetery.
This package includes the following allowances:
Cremation Container: Standard
Vault: concrete exterior with plastic-lined interior
Urn: allowance of $395
Use of onsite crematorium
NH Medical Examiner release as required by law
Stationary: guest registry book, 50 prayer cards and 50 thank you cards
Slideshow: including 1 DVD copy and online posting
$250 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
$200 toward Clergy honoraria
$150 toward newspaper notices
3 Certified Copies of the Death Certificate (NH)
Standard date of death monument engraving or VA marker installation
Total Package cost $7,620.00
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, the initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, washing/disinfection of the deceased when no embalming, temperature controlled care of remains during the required holding period. Cremation at our on-site crematorium. A Graveside Service is to be held at a local cemetery, as well as necessary staff and equipment.
This package includes the following allowances:
Cremation Container: Alternative
Vault: minimum plastic
Urn: allowance of $395
Use of onsite crematorium
NH Medical Examiner release as required by law
Stationary: 50 prayer cards
$250 toward cemetery opening and closing fees
$200 toward Clergy honoraria
$150 toward newspaper notices
2 Certified Copies of the Death Certificate (NH)
Total Package cost $5,845.00
This package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, the initial transfer of remains to the funeral home within the local area, washing/disinfection of the deceased when no embalming, temperature controlled care of remains during the required holding period. Cremation at our on-site crematorium. A Celebration of Life or other gathering of family and friends at one of our facilities for up to two hours including words of remembrance/ceremony.
This package includes the following allowances:
Cremation Container: Alternative
Urn: allowance of $220
Use of onsite crematorium
NH Medical Examiner release as required by law
Stationary: 50 prayer cards
$150 toward newspaper notices
2 Certified Copies of the Death Certificate (NH)
Total package cost $4,525.00
This package is designed to give families who desire cremation without any additional services or ceremonies time to come to the funeral home to have a final goodbye with their loved ones before cremation. This package sets aside up to 30 minutes for IMMEDIATE family members to come to the funeral home. Includes standard cremation container, bathing and topical disinfection of deceased, dressing the deceased in clothing provided by the family, and minimal preparation services.
This package DOES NOT include embalming - as such this package is not available in trauma, an autopsy, organ donation, or other circumstances present where the deceased can not be adequately presented. Per funeral home policy, this must take place within 24 hours of the time of death if permission for embalming is not given. Please ask our funeral directors if you have any questions.
This package includes the following allowances:
Cremation Container: Standard
Use of onsite crematorium
NH Medical Examiner release as required by law
Total Package Cost $ 3,200.00
We operate the ONLY crematorium “north of the notches”. Most funeral homes and even companies who advertise cremation as their sole focus, do not offer their families the peace of mind we can. When entrusted to us, your loved ones never leave our care. No transporting loved one's dozens or a hundred miles from home. From the transfer from place of death until they are returned to your care, or secured at their place of final rest. We oversee every step of the cremation process, on-premises, at our Berlin location.
We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of care for all cremation families. Utilizing our state-of-the-art crematorium, we ensure the highest level of respect to the deceased throughout the cremation process in addition to personalized service choices and price options for all families.
Our Cremation Only package is designed for those who choose cremation and no additional services or ceremony. This package includes:
In-person consultation
Filing and obtaining all necessary authorizations and permits
Obituary assistance
Obtaining Certified Death Certificates from the State of New Hampshire or the state where the death occurred,
Notification of the death to the Social Security Administration,
Assistance filing applicable Veterans benefits paperwork,
Cremation is to be completed on-site under our direct supervision - ensuring your loved one never leaves our care,
Release of the cremated remains at our office or hand delivery of cremated remains to your home, if within our service area.
This package does not include an urn, though one may be added depending on the wishes of the family. If no urn is selected, the cremated remains are released in a rigid cardboard container suitable for recycling after the final disposition of cremated remains.
Other items NOT included: state charges for death certificates, newspaper fees (the vast majority of newspapers charge for obituary submission), services of third parties, or transportation expenses if the deceased dies out of state or beyond 30 miles from our offices.
Total Package Cost $ 2,595.00
Average Direct Cremation cost from other providers in our region is $ 3,100+
It was Bert Bryant's policy that no family who loses a child be financially burdened with dignified funeral expenses. For children under 6 months old, we provide our services for very little to no cost. Oftentimes, the only expenses families pay are transportation-related expenses and/or merchandise selected. Children's caskets are provided at cost and oftentimes through our partnership with outside agencies such as churches and cemeteries, those expenses are often waived as well.
It is important to note that the cremation of babies who are premature or miscarried is complex. Please contact us and discuss your specific needs with our team. Your wishes and needs, as with all our families, remain highly confidential.
We pride ourselves in assisting all those who need our services. Low-income or indigent individuals may qualify for assistance from the municipality in which they reside. Any financial benefit paid by a city or town is not to be confused with a donation toward the funeral services you desire. It is a last-resort option to proceed with a dignified cremation. Rules and restrictions apply, depending on the municipality in which the deceased lived. Please call and speak to one of our Funeral Directors if you have questions.
We are a small, family-owned business, and we strive to treat every family as equally and fairly as we can. In our effort to provide the finest services possible, we are dependent on the families we serve to make payment in a timely fashion. Our general policy is that the entire Statement of Funeral Goods and Services be paid in full prior to services being rendered. All cash advance items are due at the time of arrangements.
We pride ourselves on not turning families away, should you be under financial hardship, please discuss options with our Funeral Director's.
For your convenience, we accept the following methods of payment…
• Cash or Check: Personal, bank and eChecks or money orders
• Credit/Debit Cards: Master Card, Visa and Discover
• Life Insurance: MUST be assigned to the Funeral Home - subject to verification of policy value
• Prearrangement: through our funeral home or another funeral home should you wish to transfer
Your signature on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services indicates that you personally accept the obligation and responsibility for complete payment of the funeral expenses.
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