Some expenses you may see on a statement from a funeral home are:  Funeral Home Service Charge; Embalming; Preparation of Remains; Automotive Equipment; Casket; and Vault.  Many funeral homes will also arrange for cash advances or accomodation items for the family.  These may consist of Cemetery Fees; Clergy Stipends; Musicians; Newspaper Notices; Copies of the Death Certificate; Flowers; Luncheons and a Hairdresser, only to name a few.

When looking at a funeral cost estimate, keep in mind that the Funeral Home Service Charge is the portion of the bill that is used for payment to the funeral home for cost of operation.  All other costs for merchandise and cash advance items are personal selections made by the family.

Making any kind of funeral arrangement involves many choices and decisions.  Consider all options and take time to ask questions if you are not familiar with funeral costs.  If it sounds too good to be true, many times it is.  It is the intent of Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel to help make the entire experience as positive as possible this is something we take great pride in.  Our staff is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions.