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Elite Funeral Chapel
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 2006
11525 Blue Ridge Blvd. ~ Kansas City, Missouri 64134
Tele: 816.765.0141 ~ elitefuneralchapel@yahoo.com
General Price List
These prices are effective as of May 1, 2022
and are subject to change without notice. The goods and services listed are those we provide to our clients. You may choose only those items you desire. However any services you select shall include a charge for basic professional services and facility operational expenses. If Federal, State, County or City ordinance require you to purchase certain services, we shall explain the reason in writing on your statement of goods and services selected by you.
This list exclude certain items that you wish us to obtain for you; cemetery property, crematory service, flowers, certified death certificates, newspaper notices and etc. The prices for these services selected shall be reflected on your statement of goods and services.
NOTE: We reserve the right to treat these items solely as cash advance items.
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment must be secured 48 hours after funeral service arrangements.
We will accept the following forms of payment;
- Cashiers Check, Money Order, Bank Wire Transfer, all Major Credit Cards, and Debit Cards.
- Burial Plans, Private and Corporate Insurance Policies,
- Policy is beyond two-year or three-year (depending on policy) contestable period.
- Policy must available at the time arrangements.
- 16% monthly service charge will apply on all unpaid balances
NO CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME!!
Insurance Processing Fee
Families choosing to use insurance policies / assignments to pay of goods and services are subject to a 10% insurance processing fee for items selected. Elite Funeral Chapel, uses the services of an insurance processing company to quickly process insurance claims and makes the funds available within the payment schedule established by Elite Funeral Chapel. To that purpose Elite Funeral Chapel is assessed a 10% processing fee, this fee will be reflected in the cash advance section of your statement of goods and services because the money is paid directly to the insurance processing company and not Elite Funeral Chapel. Your counselor will explain this process in detail BEFORE it is included on your contract. If you elect not to use this service Elite Funeral Chapel, will upon request assist you in filling your insurance claims at no charge as a courtesy.
Merchandise Purchased from Other Than Elite Funeral Chapel
Families, who choose to purchase caskets form other retailers are free to do so, but Elite Funeral Chapel, cannot and will not be liable for any implied warrantee, guarantee or implied quality of said merchandise. And that all other professional service prices that apply and are to be paid in full at the time funeral arrangements are made.
Elite Funeral Chapel
General Price List ~ Effective May 1, 2022
(Prices Subject To Change Without Notice)
Professional Services
Basic Services of Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead………………………….. $2,195.00
This fee is for and limited to the services of funeral director administrative staff to include; initial request for services, family or (responsible party) consultations and service preparation, coordination with cemetery, crematory and or shipping / receiving of remains, and or other parties involved in the final disposition of deceased. The preparation of all-necessary forms and permits. Also included in this fee are the overhead expenses, such as professional licensing, accounting fees, insurance, building and utility expense, parking lot and grounds, maintenance of equipment and furnishings, record keeping secretarial and administrative expense. This fee for our basic services and overhead shall be added to the total costs of the funeral merchandise and additional services you select. This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials and forwarding and receiving of remains.
Embalming Service …………………………………………………………………….… $895.00
Except in certain special cases, Missouri state law does not require embalming. Embalming may be necessary and required, if you select certain funeral services, such as a public ceremony. If you do not desire embalming, you usually have the right to select services such as direct burial or immediate cremation.
Autopsied or Organ Donations ………………………………….…..……….………….… $200.00
Other Preparation of the Body (Dressing,Cosmetology,Casketing) ………………………………………… $250.00
Restorative Art / Restoration Per Hour ……………………………………………………………… $95.00
PPE … (Used For ALL Communicable Cases) …………………………….…..………………….. $350.00
Beautician Gratuity Service ……………………………………………………………..…….. Prices Vary
Additional Services
Facility Use:
Private Family Identification …………………………..……………………………….……….. $300.00 (Without Autopsy and/or Tissue Donation) An informal identification to allow the opportunity to say good-bye, up to one hour. (No Services or Casket Provided)
Use of Chapel Facility for Funeral Service, Viewing, or Visitation (2hr.) ………….……… $400.00
Use of Chapel Facility for same day Visitation and Funeral Service (3hr.) …………….….. $600.00
(A $75.00 per hour overtime charge will apply for all services over 3 hours)
Staffing and Equipment for Viewing Visitation Outside Facility (2hr.) ….……………….… $300.00
Staffing and Equipment for Same day Visitation and Funeral Service outside Facility ..…… $600.00
Use of Banquet Facility ……………………………………………………………………….….. $600.00
(50 Chairs and 5, 3ft. by 8ft. Tables)
Automotive
Removal of Remains from residence or health care facility ……………………………… $385.00
Hearse Transportation or Remains to Cemetery …… (3hr.) …………………………… $595.00
Six Passenger Family Car for Ceremony (per car) … (3hr.) ……….…..………….……. $550.00
NOTE: an additional $3.75 per mile per vehicle, will apply outside of our 50-mile radius.
Not to include Leavenworth National Cemetery or FT. Leavenworth Cemetery. FREE OF CHARGE TO VETERANS
CASH ADVANCE ITEMS
Clergy Gratuity ……………………………………………………………………….. $100.00 – $250.00
Organist / Funeral Service Only ……………………………………………………………….… $195.00
Certified Death Certificates ………………………………………… Prices Vary By State and County
Flowers ………………………………………………………………………..………Priced by selection
Funeral Escort Service (per escort) …………………………………………………………….. $195.00
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- From Place of Ceremony to Interment Location
(Prices Subject to Change Without Notice)
Direct Cremation (Without embalming within 24 hours of death) ………………… $1,350.00
Price to include; removal of remains, plastic cremation pouch, temporary Cremation Container, filing of all applicable state and local authorizations and forms, family consultation. Does not include use of facilities, staff, visitation or ceremony public or private prior to cremation.
STORAGE OF REMAINS Elite Funeral Chapel will store/shelter embalmed remains until the time of a scheduled $100 per day burial/cremation up to eight days at no additional charge. Charge per day for each day after. Refrigeration of un-embalmed remains (maximum six days by law). $100 per day
Direct Burial (Without embalming within 48 hours of death) …………………… $2,995.00
Price to include; removal of remains, 20 gage non-protective casket, transportation to local cemetery, filing of all applicable state and local authorizations and forms, family consultation. Burial MUST take place within (3) Three days upon receipt of remains. Does not include use of facilities, staff, visitation or ceremony public or private prior to cremation.
Forwarding of Remains to Another Funeral Facility ………………………………. $1,595.00
Price to include; Removal of remains, embalming, transportation to local airport, necessary services of staff, coordination of services with receiving funeral facility, necessary authorizations and forms.
*This fee does not include Casket, Viewing, Ceremony, Airline Shipping Tray or Airline Shipping Charges or other merchandise or other services not purchased.
Receiving Remains from Out of State Funeral Facility .………………………… $1,595.00.00
Price to include; Service Van transportation from local airport directly to place of interment, necessary services of staff, coordination of services with forwarding funeral facility, necessary authorizations and forms.
*This fee does not include Casket, Viewing, Ceremony, Family Car, Funeral Escort, Cemetery or Crematory Charges or other merchandise or services not purchased.
Basic Metal Casket With Funeral Service Package (A) ……………………….……. $4,895.00
This package includes; one (standard width “24in.”) Gray tone 20 ga. base metal non protective metal casket, professional services of funeral director and staff, removal of remains, embalming and preparation of remains for funeral ceremony, one hour same day visitation with funeral service immediately following, one funeral escort, a funeral coach, one family car, plain register book.
*This package does not include outer burial container (vault), grave space or open close fees.
Basic Casket With Funeral Service Package (B) ………………………………….. $4,195.00
This package includes; one (standard width “24in.”) fiber board and cloth covered casket, professional services of director and staff, removal of remains, embalming and preparation of remains for funeral ceremony, one hour in Chapel visitation with funeral service immediately following, one funeral escort, a funeral coach.
*This package does not include, outer burial container (vault), grave space or open close fees.
Professional Services ……………………………………………….……………….. $2,195..00
Facility Use For Memorial Service (2hr.) …………………………………………… $400.00
(Available for Cremation Services Only, Mon. thru Thur. only)
Facility Use For Day / Evening Viewing or Visitation (2hr.) ……………………….. $400.00
Facility Use For Funeral Ceremony (1hr.) …………………………………………… $200.00
Facility Use For Same Day Visitation and Funeral Ceremony (3hr.) ………..…….. $600.00
(Hourly overtime charges are 75.00 per hour)
Staff and Equipment For Graveside Ceremony ……………………………………… $300.00
Acknowledgment Cards (1bx of 20) ………………………….……………………….. $15.00
Funeral Service Announcements (150 ct.) Color ………………………………..……. $225.00
Desktop Publishing Services, Per Hour ……………………………………..…………. $50.00
Memorial (Register) Book …………………………………………………….…………. $35.00
Disaster Pouch …………………………………………………….………….……..….. $250.00
Air Trays (Airline Shipping Unit) ……………………….…………………..……….….. $650.00
Caskets Available From ………………………………………..……….. $800.00 to $39,000.00
Outer Burial Containers (Vaults) Available From ….……………….. $1,300.00 to $15,000.00
Adult Cremation Urns Available From ………………………………………..………. $165.00
State and Local Sales Taxes Will Be Applied To All Merchandise Sales
Merchandise Warranties
Elite Funeral Chapel makes no representation or warranties about the product value of certain caskets, outer burial (vault) containers, or urns (both adult and infant), other than those made by the manufacturer. The only warranties, expressed or implied, granted in connection with goods sold with service contracts are the express written warranties, if any extended by the manufacturer thereof.
The seller extends no other warranties or merchandising fitness for a particular product.
What To Do In Time Of Transition
When a loved one passes on, most area hospitals and nursing homes will contact the funeral home of their choice.
“Note: Most hospitals will give you two to four hours before a decision must be made.”
After making a decision on a funeral service provider, if at all possible hold a family meeting before you go to the funeral home.
At this time the family can generally decide the date, time and location information for the service. Also, it may be helpful to contact the minister and church where the service is to be held.
In addition financial considerations should be discussed at this time.
The following information is required and most important when making funeral arrangements:
* Date of Birth
* Place of Birth (City & State)
* Wife’s Maiden Name / Husbands Name
* Decedents Parents Names
Father/Maiden Name of Mother
* Place of Employment
* Doctors Name, Address & Phone No.
* Decedents Local Address
* Social Security Number
* Insurance Policies / Proof of Last Payment.
* Employment Insurance Information
* Copy of Veteran’s DD-214 or Discharge Papers.
* Veterans Medical Card
* Fraternal Organization Information
The Veterans Administration has enough cemeteries / cemetery reserves world wide to bury Veterans into the next millennium. All Veterans with an Honorable Discharge from a military service organization “Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard” and their spouses can receive burial rites at the at the Nations Federal Cemeteries, free of charge and by appointment only.
Employer (Job) Insurance: Prior to retirement go to your employment benefits office;
1.) To find out the value of your retirement life insurance, and if it decreases in value.
2.) To find out if your retirement benefits or pension plan will continue for your spouse after your death.
3.) To make sure that your 401K plan has a beneficiary and to make sure that if you purchase company stock that you fill out a stock beneficiary form.
Banking: Ask your bank officer about ( P.O.D.’s) Pay Upon Death on all your bank accounts, stocks and certificates of deposit. This will allow your family access to your funds upon your death without going to Probate Court.
Property: If you own property, the state of Missouri allows for you to access to Heredity (Beneficiary) Deeds on property. In the event of your death your property will automatically go to your listed heirs without the need of Probate Court.
Note: In some cases where there is a mortgage on the property, check for Credit Life Insurance on the Loan. Either through Loan Company or Homeowners Insurance.
Vehicles: The State of Missouri, now allows you to put a beneficiary on your car title. Go to the DMV, and request a T.O.D. (title on death) application. This will avoid your loved one from having to probate your vehicles.
Union: For ALL union workers, it is important prior to your retirement the you RETIRE (pay in full) your union card so that upon death your family will be able to receive your union death benefit. Please consult your Union Steward for details.
Life Insurance: Please be sure to update your life insurance beneficiary once every (3) years, on all life policies.
Veterans: Visit your area VA, most veterans have not registered with the Veterans Administration, It is important that you do this, most service records burned in a fire in 1972. Unfortunately veterans that do not update their information do not receive their burial benefits or widows compensation consideration.
All Veterans should register with the DETAILS OFFICE at their local VA, weather you wish to take advantage of medical benefits or not. Or go online to https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
It is important that you do this so that you and your spouse can received the basic burial benefits.
NOTE: There are normally No death benefits or Burial Benefits for Army National Guard or Army Reserve, unless they have served in combat areas.
