Questions families ask about the Farewell
Is $1,950 really the whole price?
Yes — the cremation, the chapel, the staff, and everything listed above, in one published package price. The only additional amounts are pass-through charges we forward without markup (additional certified death certificates at $4 each, medical examiner fees where a county requires them) and the optional witnessed start of cremation at $295. Your exact total is confirmed in writing before you owe anything.
How long is the farewell gathering?
Up to two hours is reserved in our private chapel for your family. Most families use about an hour; the room is yours either way, and nobody will hurry you out of it.
Can we see our loved one before the cremation?
The Farewell gathering itself takes place after the cremation, with the urn present. If being there matters to your family, add the witnessed start of cremation — up to four witnesses, $295. If you want a private viewing of your loved one before cremation, our Memorial Cremation package includes one; we will tell you honestly which fits.
What can we bring?
Photographs, flowers, music, a written remembrance to read or simply silence — the chapel and the time are yours. Our staff can play your music and display your photos; just bring them, or send them ahead.
Can we hold the Farewell on a weekend?
Usually, yes. We schedule Farewells seven days a week, subject to the chapel calendar. Tell us what your family needs on the first call and we will give you real options.
What about an urn?
The package includes a temporary container for your loved one's remains. Many families already have an urn in mind or choose one later — our urn collection is published with prices, and there is never any pressure to upgrade.
What if we want a bigger service later?
A memorial or celebration of life can happen anytime — weeks or months from now, at a church, a home, or our chapel. The Farewell now closes no doors later.
