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 Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, 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 receive the best value.

What You Need to Know

Some funeral service providers advertise and quote incomplete low prices and then disclose the full cost later. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services does not. Our helpful and friendly staff are here to discuss your questions and concerns regarding pricing. Every service provider is required to have and provide a General Price List (GPL). It is exactly what it sounds like. General. It is an itemized list of every fee a funeral home has.

What to Watch For

Providers that quote prices without explaining them. Prices with no explanation of what is included, may not include everything you want or need. Our packages are truly all-inclusive and the price will only change if you decide to add services or merchandise to it, not because we failed to tell you.

Getting the Best Price for Your Family

Funeral pricing and value per dollar spent is defined by you, not by a funeral home. To get the best pricing and the best value, it is important to understand your choices and to work with a professional who will help you understand where you can control what a funeral or cremation costs. The price you pay, and your personal satisfaction with it is driven by four distinct factors. Three of these factors are truly in your control.

Here are the four factors:

Professional Services & Facilities

Behind each service is a wide range of responsibilities we handle on your behalf, including hundreds of details carried out by the funeral director and staff, specialized equipment, and use of our carefully maintained facilities and vehicles.

Merchandise & Options

Caskets, urns, and burial vaults come in a wide variety of styles, materials, and price ranges. Our role is to provide you with the information you need to understand these options—never to pressure you—so you can choose what best reflects your values, preferences, and budget.

In addition to these essentials, we also offer thoughtfully selected items such as register books,
personalized memorial folders and service programs, thank you cards, flowers, keepsakes, and memorial jewelry.

Cash Advances

Some expenses related to a funeral or memorial service are charged by third parties and are separate from the service and merchandise fees. These may include items such as cemetery, newspaper obituaries, food, honorariums for clergy or musicians, and certified copies of the death certificate.

As a courtesy, we can coordinate and pay these third-party charges on your behalf, so you receive one simplified and consolidated bill.

Overall Value

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services and merchandise because we believe every family deserves exceptional care. The way your loved one is honored—and the support your family receives throughout the process—is our top priority.

Not all funeral homes are the same. The value you receive comes from the thoughtful choices you make, paired with our professional expertise and guidance.

Families choose Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services 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 funeral home share their prices online for full transparency?
Is the funeral home familiar with your faith and cultural traditions?
Do they have graphic designers to create a personalized keepsake memorial folder for your loved one?
What services are there after the service? Do I receive help with estate matters?