INTRODUCTION

A funeral is a personal affair and it is our desire to render the best service possible to you and your family. As you may be aware, we are guided by local customs and laws in the exercise of our services. If your family or religious customs require special attention, please advise us of your needs and if at all possible we will gladly fulfill your requests.

A funeral declares that a death has occurred. It commemorates the life that has been lived and offers family and friends the opportunity to pay tribute to their loved one. This gathering of family and friends helps to provide emotional support. This will help those grieving to face the reality of death and take the initial steps towards adjustment.

If there are any questions regarding our services, charges or any other information, please feel free to consult us.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING FUNERALS

Embalming is not required by law and may not take place without authorization. However, a funeral home may refuse to provide certain types of services, such as viewing, if Embalming is not authorized.

A casket is not required by law for Cremation. A funeral home must offer an “alternative container” for this purpose.

Representations that deterioration of the remains can be prevented for more than a limited time by Embalming, caskets, vaults or outer interment receptacles are prohibited.

An authorization is required for the funeral home to obtain custody of the remains by the next of kin, and the remains must be released upon their request.

In providing “Cash Advances” to third persons for services or merchandise, the funeral home may not charge more than the amount paid to those persons.
The funeral home is required to give General Price information in person and over the telephone.

PRESENTATION

The Cost of Services includes the Use of the Funeral Home Facilities and Equipment, Motor Vehicles, and the Professional Services provided by the Funeral Director and the Funeral Home Staff.

Funeral Services are the care for and the preparation of the remains for burial, cremation or other disposition; including the services used to arrange, supervise and/or conduct the funeral ceremony or final disposition according to the family’s wishes and the Funeral Statement of Goods and Services (Funeral Contract).

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are part of all Arrangements for final disposition by this establishment. Goods and Services shown below, can be provided to our customers. Only the item or items desired are selected.

SERVICES
Transfer of Remains*
Preparation of Remains, Embalming
Other Preparation of Remains, Excluding Embalming
Casketing and Other Preparations*
Arrangements*
Supervision*
Custodial Care

Except in certain special cases, Embalming is not required by law. However, Embalming may be necessary if a certain funeral arrangement is selected, such as a visitation and funeral service, and/or shipping to a foreign country. Embalming must be authorized in writing.

RENTAL OR USE OF EQUIPMENT

Facilities -

Funeral Establishment Preparation Room Chapel

Livery
Hearse
Limousine
Flower Car
Escort Vehicle
Alternative Vehicle

MERCHANDISE
Caskets
Outer Interment Receptacles

Wooden Box - one inch thick, painted pine wood box Steel Vault - 12 Gauge Steel, Air Seal, Copper Tone Finish Concrete Vault - steel reinforced concrete

Clothing

Men’s complete outfit Women’s complete outfit

Other Items

Name Plate Cross/Crucifix Announcement and Acknowledgment Cards Memorial Cards Photo Memorial Programs

Death Notices

CASH ADVANCES
These are items, services or merchandise which we obtain from others on behalf of the family. Cash Advance items will be billed at the same amount paid by the funeral firm. Since we do not set or control these prices, these items and services do not appear on the price list.
Cemetery or Crematory Charges
Clergy Honoraria
Church Honoraria
Death Certificate Transcripts
Livery
Pallbearers
Public Transportation (Airlines, Trains)
Gratuities
Bridge and Road Tolls
Telephone and Telegraph Charges
Out of Town Shipping Charges, Funeral Director’s Charge
Musician-Organist

GENERAL PRICE LIST

You have the Right of Selection; choose only those items you desire to purchase. The Goods and Services shown below are those which we can provide to our customers. However, any funeral arrangement selected will include a charge for basic services and overhead. This list does not include prices for certain items that you may ask us to buy for you such as cemetery or crematory services, flowers and newspaper notices. The prices of these items will be shown on your bill or statement describing the funeral goods and services you selected.

DIRECT BURIAL OR CREMATION

If a Direct Burial or Cremation is desired, a casket or an alternative container may be used. An alternative container can be made of heavy cardboard, an unfinished wood box, pressed wood, fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering).

DIRECT CREMATIONS:
Our charge for a Direct Cremation, without ceremony, includes:
• Staff Services/Arrangements/Securing Authorizations
• Removal of Remains and Local Transportation to Crematory
• Alternative Container or Cremation Box

IMMEDIATE (DIRECT) BURIALS:
Our charge for Immediate (Direct) Burial, without ceremony, includes:
• Staff Services/Arrangements/Securing Authorizations
• Removal of Remains and Local Transportation to Crematory
• Alternative Container or Cremation Box

FUNERAL HOME SERVICE CHARGE

This charge is for Professional Services of the Funeral Director and Staff. These services include the arrangement conference, preparation of the deceased, securing the necessary authorizations and permits, coordinating the funeral arrangements with churches, livery, cemeteries, etc. This fee may also include overhead.

TRANSFER OF REMAINS TO FUNERAL HOME*

PREPARATION OF REMAINS:
Embalming (except in certain special cases) is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary for certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing, and/or shipping to a foreign country. Embalming must be authorized.

OTHER PREPARATION OF REMAINS (Excluding Embalming):
• Topical Disinfection
• Custodial Care per day or portion thereof
• Dressing and Casketing
• Cosmetology
• Restoration

SUPERVISION
• Supervision for Visitation
• Supervision for Funeral Service
• Memorial Service
• Graveside Ceremony
• Disinterment
• Funeral or Memorial Services at a facility other than the Funeral Home

USE OF FACILITIES
• Visitation at Funeral Home
• Funeral Service
• Memorial or Prayer Service

LIVERY (Local-The Bronx):
• Hearse
• Alternative Vehicle
• Flower Vehicle
• Limousine (7 passengers)
• Passenger Car (4 passengers)
• Clergy Car Service

CASKET PRICE LIST
A complete list will be provided at the Funeral Home.

OUTER INTERMENT RECEPTACLES (Outer Burial Containers)
A complete list will be provided at the Funeral Home. State and Local Authorities do not require that a outer burial container to be purchased. However, an outer burial container may be required by the cemetery.

BURIAL CLOTHING

URNS

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE:
•Memorial Cards
Memorial Programs
Video Tributes
Photo Memorial Programs
•Acknowledgment Cards
•Engraved Casket Name Plate
Cross, Crucifix, Star of David, or Rosary
Hairdressing
•Flowers
•Registry Book(s)
•Foreign Council Service Fee
•Pallbearer Services
•Church Rental
•Newspaper Death Notices

FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME
This charge is for Professional Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for the shipment of remains.
• Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home
• Staff Services/Arrangements/Securing Authorizations
• Local Transportation (but not shipping charges) to point of shipment
• Minimum Shipping Container (Wood Bottom Air Tray or Combination Shipping Container)

RECEIVING OF REMAINS FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME:
This charge is for Professional Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for the receiving of remains.
• Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
• Staff Services/Arrangements/Securing Authorizations

DEATH CERTIFICATE TRANSCRIPTS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR:
1. Family Record/Social Security Administration
2. Each Bank
3. Each Insurance Company
4. The PrePlan - Funeral Trust Account
5. Pension, Union, Credit Union
6. Any Real or Personal Property which has a Deed and/or Title
7. Legal Guardianship of a Minor
8. Last Will and Testament
9. New York City Transit Authority & Dept. of Corrections for Proof of Death in family.
10. For Nursing Home Residents Patient’s Account
11. Crime Victims Bureau
12. International Shipping
13. Office of the Public Administrator
14. Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Service

CONCLUSION

Our service is built upon the twin foundation stones of sympathy and respect. This is our Creed - Consideration for the living. Reverence for the Dead.
Samuel Granby, President

Revised September 11, 2000

Granby's Funeral Service, Inc. 4021 White Plains Road Bronx, NY 10466 718-519-6047