General Price List

General Price List

These prices are effective Effective date: March 1, 2021

Explanation of Services

The time element is the biggest factor in terms of our personnel. Our funeral directors, staff and funeral home facilities must be available 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
Therefore, our cost of operation goes on 168 hours per week.

Professional & Staff Services – fall into the following categories:
Co-ordinating activities, rites, ceremonies

Professional consultation with licensed personnel, including, but not limited to, expert advice on options to meet your needs and wishes.
• This includes the personal and professional services of the Ontario Licensed Funeral Director.
• Responsibility for all decisions and consultations on all arrangements and details according to your needs and wishes.
• Co-ordination and direction of all arrangements with hospital, nursing home, clergy, cemetery, crematorium and all related support services before, during and after the funeral service.
• Responsibility for all legal documents in connection with the Vital Statistics Act.
• Preparation of contracts, related correspondence and invoices.
• Preparation and placement of obituary online and/or published in media notices.
• Organization and direction of funeral home support staff and assistants in all aspects of conducting the period(s) of visitation and funeral service with dignity and thoughtful understanding.
• Supervision of all necessary details.
• The general staffing, cleaning and maintenance of the funeral home and grounds.
• Telephone coverage 24 hours a day.
• Receiving, recording, organization and arranging of floral tributes.
• Collection, recording, placement and distribution of memorial donations.
• Other duties involved with various rites and services during the visitation and/or the funeral/memorial service and/or cremation.
• All preparations necessary for the final disposition.
• Preparation and management of personalized memorial webpages.. 
$1,395

Documentation – permits, forms, etc.

• Completion and filing of all documents necessary to carry out the services and supplies requested, including, but not limited to, obtaining the necessary information to complete the legal requirements of the death registration as mandated by the Vital Statistics Act. Procurement of the doctor’s medical certificate of death, legal registration of the death with the local division registrar and obtaining the burial permit. Obtaining the Coroner’s Cremation Certificates, documentation necessary to ship the body out of the province when necessary.
• Provision of 12 Proof of Death Certificates issued by Falconer Funeral Homes (our proofs of death are usually accepted for most estate settlement purposes, but sometimes a provincial “Certified Death Certificate” will be necessary and is available from the Office of the Registrar General).
• Assistance, completion and mailing of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Benefit Application(s)
$325

Basic Preparation / Hygienic Care (requires facilities for preparation/embalming/shelter)

• The preparation of the body for placement into the casket, which can include bathing, dressing and the setting of facial features for identification or viewing without embalming.
• Hygienic care and careful placement into casket or container by two trained personnel.
$200

Embalming of Remains (requires basic preparation of remains and facilities for preparation/embalming/shelter)

Embalming is the process of replacing blood and bodily fluids with chemical preservatives. It is a process of sanitation, restoration and temporary preservation. Embalming is not legally required, but may be recommended to preserve the body between the time of death and the visitation or final disposition of the deceased. Our professional funeral directors will make a recommendation based on the condition of the body and expected service needs.
$400

Facilities for Preparation / Embalming / Shelter (required in all instances)

• Facilities used to prepare, embalm and shelter the body.
• The specialized room with all necessary equipment, instruments and supplies for professional embalming and care and shelter of the deceased as required under the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Cost of registration and disposal of hazardous waste materials. This room is used in all circumstances, whether embalming is being performed or not, to shelter the body of the deceased while awaiting funeral rite or final disposition.
$200

Staff Services for Visitation

• Staff to coordinate and oversee the visitation or informal gathering. $125.00 per one hour period.
$500

Facilities for Visitation (requires staff services for visitation)

(requires staff services for visitation)
• Designated facilities used for visitation for a period up to 4 hours.
$400

Staff Services for Ceremony

• Staff to coordinate and oversee the ceremony or memorial service.
$500

Facilities for Ceremony (requires staff services for ceremony)

• Designated facilities used for the ceremony or memorial service.
$500

Basic Use of Facilities

• This basic charge is made for the use of the facilities and equipment of the funeral home including all areas open to the public; room for funeral arrangements conference, casket selection room, washrooms and parking area. Property and commercial business taxes, general and liability insurance and the cost of all utilities. All facilities and equipment legally necessary to operate as an Ontario Licensed Funeral Establishment.
$350

Vehicle for Initial Transfer of Remains (requires staff for initial transfer)

• Unmarked van equipped to move remains from place of death to the funeral home.
$250

Clergy or Lead and Administration Car (requires our staff driver)

$200

Funeral Coach or Hearse (requires our staff driver)

$325

Pall Bearers Vehicle (Transportation from place of service to cemetery for 6 bearers)

$150

Long Distance Mileage (additional rate per kilometer) – Distance traveled beyond 35 km from the business will be charged one way only.

$1.75

Unless otherwise identified, all applicable taxes will be added to the prices indicated

Memorial Stationery Package

• Three-ring, personalized memorial register book
• Up to 100 matching acknowledgement cards
• Up to 100 matching personalized funeral cards
• Professionally printed 8x10 photo
• Clergy and Bearer acknowledgement cards (as necessary)
• “What Now?” comprehensive after the funeral guide
• Enclosure portfolio and pen
• Tukios website memorial slideshow
$375

Additional Funeral Cards (per card)

$1.50

Reception Facilities (Requires our staff to be present in our facility)

• Use of facilities for a reception following the funeral ceremony or memorial service.
• Includes set up of the facilities, use of facilities and amenities along with a
receptionist to assist as needed.
• For a period of up to two hours following the service.
• $50.00 per half hour of use thereafter may be charged.
$200

Catering Services (Per person)

• We engage Deli-licious Catering Services (1225709 Ont. Ltd.) from Clinton, Ontario
on your behalf.
• Their charge is based on coffee, tea, punch, pickle and veggie tray, sandwiches and tarts.
• Charged at the invoice cost.
$8.50

Equipment for Visitation at an off-Premise Location

• Delivery, set up and use of equipment necessary for visitation and service at a
location other than the funeral establishment.
$400

Staff Services for Funeral or Memorial Service at an off-Premise Location

• The necessary staff and/or equipment required to conduct a funeral or memorial
service at a location other than the funeral establishment.
$600

Removal of Pacemaker or Implant (Required in all cases for cremation)

• The removal of a pacemaker or implant will be carried out by a licensed funeral 
 professional. 
$25

Professional Restorative Procedures

• In some circumstances, additional restorative efforts beyond those captured in 
 the standard embalming procedure are necessary to enhance the appearance of 
 the deceased. In such cases, the funeral director will discuss the available options
 and their cost. Professional restorative procedures will be charged per hour.
$100

Scattering of Cremated Remains

• We will scatter cremated remains in accordance with Ontario and Municipal 
 laws and by-laws on land. 
$100

Attendance at Cemetery for Interment of Cremated Remains

• Staff to attend and direct the interment of cremated remains at the cemetery.
$175

Attendance to Spring Burial

• Arrangements, co-ordination and staff attendance to the spring interment of 
 the deceased when burial was not able to be completed at time of death.
$175

Transfer to Crematorium

• Flat rate for the staff time and unmarked van for transfer of the deceased from our 
 facility to the crematorium for cremation.
$200

Retrieval of Cremated Remains

• The return of the ashes from the crematorium to the funeral home.
• Upon request, or where necessary to return ashes to the funeral home in time to
 be present for service.
$50

Additional Copies of the Proof of Death Certificate

• This fee will be applicable for the completion, printing and certification of the
 Proof of Death Certificate upon request, for each certificate after one year 
 following the date of death.
$10

Casket Selection

* identifies which caskets are NOT suitable for cremation. 

Name & Manufacturer
Description
Price
Utility Cremation Container
Northern Caskets #10
Standard adult size, unfinished particleboard cremation container. Suitable for cremation.
$425.00
The Eden
Northern Caskets #102
Standard adult size, environmentally constructed poplar wood cremation container. Suitable for cremation.
$725.00
The Winston
Victoriaville Caskets #452
Standard adult size, blue figured cloth covered wood.
Suitable for cremation.
$1,295.00
The Puma
Victoriaville Caskets #652
Standard adult size, solid poplar, veneer sides, rustic brown satin finish. Suitable for cremation
$1,895.00
The Winfield
Victoriaville Caskets #5430
Standard adult size, solid poplar, veneer components, American cherry wood satin finish. Suitable for cremation.
$2,295.00
The Payne*
Victoriaville Caskets #105
Standard adult size, 20 gauge brown steel, shaded finish, sealing casket. Not suitable for cremation.
$2,395.00
The Dayton
Victoriaville Caskets #62
Standard adult size, light fawn coloured solid ash casket, with veneer sides. Suitable for cremation.
$2,595.00
The Brighton
Victoriaville Caskets #8012
Standard adult size, satin finish poplar casket. Interchangeable crepe interiors. Suitable for cremation.
$2,795.00
The Hartvic
Victoriaville Caskets #5410
Standard adult size, solid poplar construction and veneer components. Interchangeable corners. Suitable for cremation.
$3,095.00
The Dominion 
Victoriaville Casket #5610
Standard adult size, titan gloss, solid silver maple casket. Suitable for cremation.
$3,095.00
The Weston
Northern Caskets #610
Standard adult size, solid ash casket with veneer components, shaded satin finish. Suitable for cremation
$3,095.00
The Maxima
Victoriaville Caskets #5710
Standard adult size, solid oak casket, hand rubbed fawn satin finish. Suitable for cremation.
$3,395.00
The Rougemont
Northern Caskets #650
Standard adult size, solid oak construction, blended and shaded polished finish. Suitable for cremation.
$3,595.00
The Woodstock Oak 
Victoriaville Caskets #5750
Standard adult size, natural satin finish, solid oak casket. Interchangeable corners. Suitable for cremation. 
$3,895.00
The Wabash Cherry
Victoriaville Caskets #5500
Standard adult size, hand rubbed gloss finish, solid cherry casket. Suitable for cremation.
$4,495.00
The Parliament 
Victoriaville Caskets #9600
Standard adult size, high gloss polish, urn sided solid oak casket. Suitable for cremation.
$5,595.00
The Monarch Walnut 
Victoriaville Caskets #9700
Standard adult size, solid 3” black walnut urn sided casket. Suitable for cremation.
$7,500.00

The following caskets are available for rent. The caskets have been used before and may be used again. 

The Dominion
Victoriaville Caskets #5610

Standard adult size. Outer shell: titan gloss solid silver maple casket. Inner cremation container: unfinished solid hardwood bottom container. Suitable for cremation.

$1,995.00

Urn Selection

Your Funeral Director will advise on engraving costs (extra) depending on your wishes.

Name & Manufacturer
Description
Price
The Rosewood
Victoriaville Group #US899
Wood construction, brown rosewood finish.
10.75" x 8.25" x 5.75" 200 cubic inches.
$250.00
The Antique Hardwood
Victoriaville Group #US199
Solid hardwood construction, antique oak finish
10.75" x 8.875" x 8" 220 cubic inches.
$250.00
Syrocco Marble 
Eckels #201
Cultured marble urn. 
9.25’ x 6.25’ x 2.5’ 200 cubic inches.
$295.00
The Reflection
North Urn #202
Solid ash urn.
9" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" L 216 cubic inches.
$295.00
Falling Leaves
Victoriaville Group #US210
Solid sand-cast brass urn.
10.5" H x 6.5" D 200 cubic inches.
$295.00
Tiger Eye
Eckels #903
Solid Marble Urn
10" H x 8" D 200 cubic inches.
$395.00
Autumn Leaves Chest
Eckels #CMB800
Veneer mahogany wood. Autumn Leaves inlay.
7" x 11.5" x 9" 275 cubic inches.
$425.00
Contemporary Cherry Urn
North Urn #NU206
Solid cherry urn. 
10.75" x 7.5" x 7.5" 225 cubic inches.
$450.00
The Mother of Pearl
Victoriaville Group #US210
Metal construction, polished gold finish with mother of pearl inlay. 7" x 9" 200 cubic inches.
$500.00
The Rock Salt
North Urn # CR101
Carpel Rock Salt 
11.25" x 7.5" 225 cubic inches.
$525.00
Vesta Bronze
Eckels #540
Cast bronze. (engraving extra)
5.875" x 10.5" 176 cubic inches.
$595.00
Burnt Sienna Alabaster
Eckels #AU191 
Alabaster Gypsum Crystals
11" x 10.75” x 8.5” 200 cubic inches.
$675.00
The Azur
Victoriaville Group #US610
Limoges porcelain urn.
7" diameter x 10.375" tall 205 cubic inches.
$895.00

Keepsake Urns & Scattering Urns

Selected Keepsake Urns
Various designs and manufactures to choose from.
(Each) $175.00 
Falling Leaves
Victoriaville Group #210KS
Solid sand-cast metal slate keepsake urn
2.875" x 1.875" 4 cubic inches.
$175.00
Tiger Eye Marble
Eckels #903KS
Solid marble keepsake urn
2.75" x 1.875" 4 cubic inches.
$175.00
Mother of Pearl
Victoriaville Group #UK840KS 
Metal construction, polished gold finish with mother of pearl inlay keepsake urn. 2.75" x 1.75" 4 cubic inches.
$175.00
Eckels Memory Lights
Tealight candleholders. 2.9” dia. x 1.75” 
$175.00
Ocean Sunset #UK830-01 
Ascending Dove #UK830-02 Victoriaville Group
Eco-friendly, biodegradable scattering tubes.
5" diameter x 12.5625" high 200 cubic inches.
$185.00 (Each)
Mother of Pearl 
Victoriaville Group #UK840
Metal construction, polished gold finish with mother of pearl inlay. Candle and Pillar.
$250.00

Keepsake Memorial & Fingerprint Jewellery - Available by request

Burial Vault Selection

Premium Package set up includes supplying, and the care and set up of the outer burial container, artificial cemetery greens, grave dressings, 6 chairs and a raised and skirted lowering device.

Name & Manufacturer
Description
Price
Concrete Grave Liner
Haberer Interment Services
Standard adult size, solid concrete construction. Non-sealing. Minimal protection. 
$1,095.00 
The Topseal #2 Vault
Haberer Interment Services 
Standard adult size, solid steel reinforced concrete with a butyl rubber sealant applied between the lid and base. Unpainted base, gold painted lid with personalized nameplate.
$1,295.00 
The Estate Vault
Haberer Interment Services
Standard adult size. The Estate is the first tier in the lined burial vault product group. Steel reinforced concrete, lined with a brown polystyrene insert, which is bonded to both the lid and base. The Estate is completely hand textured and painted with a copper concrete sealant and comes with standard personalization.
$1,595.00 
The Trilogy Vault 
Haberer Interment Services
Standard adult size. The Trilogy is steel reinforced concrete, lined with a white simulated stone polystyrene moulded insert in both the lid and base. This vault also has a white simulated stone carapace on the top of the lid. The Trilogy is completely hand textured and painted with a gold concrete sealant with white accents. It also features gold painted decorative handlebars and includes standard personalization.
$2,100.00

*Please Note

When no outer container is selected, a charge of $500.00 will be applied for the required set up and use of the greens and lowering device for graveside interment service.

 

Your Funeral Director will advise you on custom sized vault pricing upon request. Oversized concrete grave liners, specialized sealed vaults, infant and youth vaults are available. Pricing varies.

Cremation Urn Vault Selection

Premium Package set up includes supplying, and the care and set up of the outer burial container, artificial cemetery greens, grave dressings, 6 chairs, a raised and skirted lowering device and 10' x 20' tent coverage.

Name & Manufacturer
Description
Price
The Millennium 
Haberer Interment Services
Dimensions: 14.75 " x 17.5" x 13.5" Outside: 16" sq. (Approx)
Basic Polystyrene cremation vault. Lid seals to base with permanent plastic adhesive. Includes standard personalization.
$695.00
Harmony Urn Vault
Haberer Interment Services
Dimensions: Inside 11" x 11" x 14" Outside: 15" x 15" x 18" It features a moulded black polystyrene liner in both the lid and the base and is sealed with premium butyl rubber sealant. This vault form is textured and painted in a copper and black accent. Includes standard personalization.
$795.00
Aegean Urn Vault
Haberer Interment Services
Dimensions: Inside: 11" x 11" x 14" Outside: 15.25" x 15.25" x 18.5" The Aegean urn vault represents the ultimate in urn vault protection. Not only does the Aegean offer interior moisture protection but the entire urn vault is encased in a premium white simulated stone polystyrene. This shrouds the concrete and offers the most protection against moisture entering the vault. The Aegean comes with standard personalization; however, it can be upgraded to feature a full colour appliqué with any of our stock images or a family photo if provided.
$925.00
Reflection Urn Vault
Haberer Interment Services
Dimensions: Inside: 11" x 11" x 14” Outside: 15" x 15" x 18" The Reflection urn vault takes all of the characteristics of a quality, lined urn vault and adds the shine and elegance of a stainless steel plated liner. The Reflection is made with concrete, sealed and lined with a black polystyrene liner. The addition of the stainless steel plating not only adds to the presence of this product but adds another layer of structural strength. This urn vault features a stainless steel carapace on the lid, which comes with standard personalization. The Reflection can also be upgraded to feature one of our premium personalized stock images or a submitted family photo that can be applied to the stainless carapace.
$1,075.00

Disbursements 

Disbursements are items arranged for and possibly paid for on your behalf, by us. You are expected to pay for these items at the time the contract is entered into. The following are some items that are often identified as disbursements.

 

Coroner’s fee – ($75.00) This is a fee charged by the coroner for issuing a certificate that allows cremation to take place. The fee is set by the Chief Coroner for Ontario.

 

Cremation charges – ($537.00) This fee is set by Woodland Cemetery and Crematorium, the crematorium that our funeral homes primarily deal with. This fee covers the cost of cremation and having Woodland return the cremated remains to us. This fee is set by the crematorium and is subject to change.

 

Clergy honourarium – (Currently seeing $250.00 range) This is an amount paid to the clergy for their services. In some cases, the amount is set by the clergy, in others it is an amount to be determined by you.

 

Organist honourarium – ($150.00-$200.00) This is a standard fee if you chose to enlist an organist to play for a service, either in our funeral home or in a church.

 

Newspaper or radio notices – (At invoice cost) These are charges for death notices placed in newspapers or radio or other media outlets. These charges are generally paid at the time of arrangements by family credit card.

 

Municipal death registration fee – This is a fee charged by the local municipality to register the death. The fee is set by the municipality and may vary.

 

Cemetery fees – Each cemetery sets its own prices for the purchase of graves and for opening/closing graves. 

Payment, Financing and Funding 

We are proud to offer various payment, funding and financing options to our clients. Further information from your funeral director is available upon request.

Payment

Unless otherwise specified, payment is due within 30 days of signing the contract. Payment may be made by cash, cheque or e transfer. Payment plans are also available to meet most budgets. Ask your funeral director for further information. Financing charges apply to payment plans. Beyond the allotted time, interest will be charged at a rate of 2% per month which is equivalent to 24% per annum (APR). 

Financing

Our payment plans give you the option of making payments over time. We offer a competitive financing program, administration fees and interest rates. Ask your funeral director for further information.

Funding

For your convenience, we offer two funding options when prepaying services or supplies. When prepaying, you pay for the services and supplies today and the money will be used to pay for the services and supplies when they are delivered at the time of death.

 

Trust: You may pay the money directly to us and we will place it in trust, where it will accrue interest until the contract is fulfilled (when the services and supplies are delivered) or the contract is cancelled. Current legislation allows only Professional Services and merchandise to be prepaid in a trust-funded contract. Cash disbursements and other expenses are paid for later, at the time of need.

 

Insurance: You may purchase an insurance contract where the proceeds of the insurance contract will be used to pay for the services and supplies at the time they are delivered or the contract is cancelled. Current legislation allows Professional Services, merchandise and any other expenses (contingency fund) to be prepaid in an insurance funded contract.

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