Toppitzer Funeral Home, Inc.
Joan M. Hagan, Supervisor
2900 State Road
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-1111
GENERAL PRICE LIST
These prices are effective as of January 15, 2012, but may be subject to change without notice.
The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire.
However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services and overhead. If legal or other
requirements mean you must buy any items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the
statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.
Basic Services of the Funeral Director, Staff and Overhead:………………………………….. $ 2,695
This fee for our basic services and overhead will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. This fee is
already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving of remains. The fee
includes the following:
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Availability of our professional staff to respond to initial call and request for information/services 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays.
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Initial shelter and care of remains to include placement of identification documents on the remains and placement in
the cremation container, shipping container or casket.
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Arrangement conferences, either in person, by telephone conference, e-mail or online to include interviews and
consultation with family members or other authorized agents during all phases of the arrangements to gather
information necessary for the coordination and timely execution of all details involved in the services/ceremonies
requested for the deceased.
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Coordinating plans with the various parties involved including celebrants, cemeteries, churches, clergy, crematories,
fraternal organizations, military honor guards or any other parties involved to accomplish and provide the
services/ceremonies requested for the deceased.
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Administrative assistance in the completion of necessary notices, authorizations, certificates and permits required for
the services/ceremonies requested for the deceased.
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Overhead including utilities, facility maintenance, insurance and administration expenses. These costs are
associated with all the services we provide and are proportionately distributed among the various services to include
the common areas such as the parking lot, reception areas, restrooms and office space. Overhead includes
specialized funeral service equipment which is not seen by the public but necessary for us to provide services as
requested.
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Embalming: .......................................................................................................................................... $ 895
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select
certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to
choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial. It is the policy
of our firm to require embalming for any public visitation or ceremony.
Other Preparation of the Body:
Pennsylvania Rules and Regulations Number 13.201.6(i) requires that any human remains held 24 hours beyond death shall
be embalmed or sealed in a container that will not allow fumes or odors to escape, or be kept under refrigeration , if this does
not conflict with a religious belief or a medical examination. It is the policy of our firm to comply with Pennsylvania
rules and regulations that require the placement of human remains in a sealed container or be kept under
refrigeration if held 24 hours beyond death if those remains have not been embalmed.
Dressing, casketing, cosmetology positioning, etc. ............................................................................................................. $ 350
Special care for autopsied cases or donor remains................................................................................................................ $ 195
Special restoration of remains (per hour) ................................................................................................................................ $ 95
Sanitation of an unembalmed remains for identification viewing ........................................................................................ $ 250
Supervision and assistance of religious ceremonial preparation by family/clergy/medical personnel ................................. $ 250
Use of Facilities/Equipment and Staff Services:
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for visitation (Viewing/Wake) at our facility ( 2 nd use of facilities) ..................... $ 450
(Use of visitation or viewing rooms per day or portion thereof, including but not limited to family rooms and reception area.
Our service includes setup of visitation area, placement of encased remains, display of floral arrangements and personal
memorabilia, supervision of visitation and attendance during the visitation)
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for funeral ceremony/service at our facility ......................................................... $ 850
(Use of service rooms per day or portion thereof, including but not limited to family rooms and reception area. Our service
includes coordinating the funeral arrangements, placement of encased remains, display of floral arrangements and personal
memorabilia, supervision of the funeral/ceremony and staff to attend the funeral ceremony)
Prepaid AFS ....................................................................................................................................................................... $ 395
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for visitation (Viewing/Wake) at other facility .................................................. $ 550
(In lieu of the use of funeral home facilities, includes the use of all necessary equipment and additional staff needed for
church funerals or funerals conducted from family residence.) Our service includes setup of visitation area, placement of
encased remains, display of floral arrangements and personal memorabilia, supervision of visitation and attendance during
the visitation)
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for funeral ceremony/service at other facility.................................................... $ 950
(In lieu of the use of funeral home facilities, includes the use of all necessary equipment and additional staff needed for
church funerals or funerals conducted from family residence.) Our service includes coordinating the funeral arrangements,
placement of encased remains, display of floral arrangements and personal memorabilia, supervision of the funeral/ceremony
and staff to attend the funeral ceremony)
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for memorial service at our facility/chapel ........................................................... $ 700
(Use of service rooms per day or a portion thereof, including but not limited to family rooms and reception area. Our service
includes coordinating the memorial service arrangements, placement of urn, display of floral arrangements and personal
memorabilia, supervision of the memorial service and staff to attend the memorial service.)
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for memorial service at other facility ................................................................ $ 800
(In lieu of the use of funeral home facilities, includes the use of all necessary equipment and additional staff needed for
church memorial service or services conducted from family residence. Our service includes coordinating the memorial
service arrangements, placement of urn, display of floral arrangements and personal memorabilia, supervision of the
memorial service and staff to attend the memorial service.)
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Use of Equipment and Staff Services for graveside service only at Arlington Cemetery . .......................................... $ 395
(Our service includes accompaniment of remains to cemetery, supervision of graveside service and staff to attend service.)
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for graveside service following a service at Chapel at Arlington Cemetery ............ $ 195
(Our service includes accompaniment of remains to cemetery, supervision of graveside service and staff to attend service.)
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for graveside service only at cemetery other than Arlington Cemetery ......... $ 495
(Our service includes accompaniment of remains to cemetery, supervision of graveside service and staff to attend service.)
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for graveside service following a service at chapel other than Arlington Cemetery $ 295
(Our service includes accompaniment of remains to cemetery, supervision of graveside service and staff to attend service.)
Transportation/Automotive Equipment:
Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home (within a 20 mile radius).……………..……………. $ 375
Additional charge for transfer from private home or facility requiring 2 nd man ................................................................... $ 100
Additional mileage will be charged at the rate of $2.50 per mile
This fee is for the initial transfer from the place of death to the funeral home. It represents the time required for qualified
personnel to make the transfer from the place of death. It also includes the vehicle used for the transfer and the necessary
equipment to comply with safety and health regulations.
Funeral vehicle, hearse (within a 20-mile radius) ............................................................................................ $ 350
Additional distance will be charged at $2.50 per mile.
Family vehicle, limousine (within a 20-mile radius and up to four hours) ............................................ $ 395
Additional distance will be charged at $2.50 per mile/Additional hours will be charged at rate of $ 75 per hour.
Service Vehicle, van or sedan (within a 20 mile radius) ................................................................... $ 275
Additional distance will be charged at $2.50 per mile.
Flower Car (within a 20-mile radius) ................................................................................................................... $ 200
Additional distance will be charged at $2.50 per mile
Transfer to or from airport (within a 20 mile radius) ................................................................................... $ 295
Additional distance will be charged at $2.50 per mile.
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home: ........................................................................................ $ 1,595
This fee for our charges includes a proportionate share of the basic services of the funeral director, staff
and overhead; embalming; transportation/automotive equipment to include the initial transfer of remains
from place of death to the funeral home and transportation to local airport or other place of shipment
within a 20-mile radius and required shipping container (excludes shipping charges). The charge does
not include any attending rights, visitation or ceremonies and applies only to shipment within the
continental United States.
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home: .........................................................................$ 1,895
This fee for our charges includes a proportionate share of the basic services of the funeral director, staff
and overhead; local transportation of remains to funeral home and to cemetery or crematory. The charge
does not include any attending rights, visitation or ceremonies.
If transfer from local airport is required additional charge of .............................................................. $ 295
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Direct Cremation: ............................................................................................. Range from $ 2,795 to $ 14,795
If you wish to arrange a direct cremation, an alternative container can be used. Alternative containers
encase the body and can be made of materials such as fiberboard or composition materials (with or
without an outside covering). The containers we provide are made of wood and fiberboard or cardboard.
This fee for our charges for a direct cremation (without ceremony) includes a proportionate share of the
basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; transportation and automotive equipment to
include the initial transfer from place of death to funeral home, local transportation to the crematory;
necessary authorizations; container and the crematory fees.
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Direct cremation, with container, provided by the purchaser. (All containers must meet all applicable state or
crematory requirements) ...................................................................................................................................... $ 2,795
Direct cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket) .................................................... $ 2,795
(In addition to cost of casket – see Casket Price List for prices)
Direct cremation with a standard cardboard alternative container. No interior. ................................................. $ 3,000
Pennsylvania Rules and Regulations Number 13.201.6(i) requires that any human remains held 24 hours beyond death shall
be embalmed or sealed in a container that will not allow fumes or odors to escape, or be kept under refrigeration, if this does
not conflict with a religious belief or a medical examination. It is the policy of our firm to comply with Pennsylvania
rules and regulations that require the placement of human remains in a sealed container or kept under refrigeration,
if held 24 hours beyond death, if those remains have not been embalmed.
Immediate Burial: .............................................................................................. Range from $ 3,500 to $ 4,135
This fee for our charges for immediate burial (without any ceremonies at the funeral home, graveside or
elsewhere) includes a proportionate share of the basic services of the funeral director, staff and
overhead; other preparation of the body to include the placement of the body in a sealed container or be
kept under refrigeration; sanitation of the unembalmed remains for identification viewing; transportation
and automotive equipment to include the initial transfer from the place of death to the funeral home and
local transportation to cemetery.
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Immediate burial, with container, provided by the purchaser (containers must meet any applicable
cemetery requirements). ...................................................................................................................................... $ 3,500
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility ..................................................................................... $ 3,500
(In addition to cost of casket – see Casket Price List for prices)
Immediate burial with minimum protective steel casket from our facility .......................................................... $ 4,750
Pennsylvania Rules and Regulations Number 13.201.6(i) requires that any human remains held 24 hours beyond death shall
be embalmed or sealed in a container that will not allow fumes or odors to escape, or be kept under refrigeration, if this does
not conflict with a religious belief or a medical examination. It is the policy of our firm to comply with Pennsylvania
rules and regulations that require the placement of human remains in a sealed container or be kept under
refrigeration if held 24 hours beyond death if those remains have not been embalmed.
Caskets:........................................................................................................................................ Range from $ 825 to $ 10,100
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Caskets Designed Specifically for Cremation: ............................................................................ Range from $ 825 to $ 3,625
(Please refer to the Casket Price List provided at the funeral home)
Alternative Containers: ...................................................................................................................Range from $ 205 to $ 695
(Please refer to the Casket Price List provided at the funeral home)
Outer Burial Containers: .......................................................................................................... Range from $1,350 to $11,685
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
Urns: ................................................................................................................................................. Range from $ 50 to $2,840
(A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home)
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Other Merchandise and Services:
Printed Materials/ Personalization items
Register Books
Prayer Cards, per 100
Acknowledgement cards, per 25
Nameplate for casket
Crucifix
Flag case
Memorial Packages: Approximately 10% discount
Basic Package:
Guest register book, 200 prayer cards, 2 boxes (50) acknowledgement cards, and nameplate
Basic Catholic Package:
Guest register book, 200 prayer cards, 2 boxes (50) acknowledgment cards, nameplate and
crucifix
Basic Veterans Package
Veteran guest register book, 200 veteran prayer cars, 2 boxes (50) acknowledgment cards,
nameplate and flag case
Basic Veterans Catholic Package
Veteran guest register book, 200 veteran prayer cards, 2 boxes (50) veteran acknowledgment
cards, nameplate, flag case and crucifix
Memorial Video’s and Photo’s
Memorial Video DVD (up to 25 pictures)
Additional copies of Memorial Video DVD (per copy)
Memorial portrait (16”x 20”) – unframed
Memorial portrait (16”x 20”) – framed
The following items are available subject to availability:
Personalization Items:
Engraving of urn
Tribute engraving of casket
Personalized interior for casket
Life Symbols (single)
Memorial tribute plaque
Religious/Fraternal Items:
Shiva candle (Jewish)
Linen shroud (Jewish)
Talis (Jewish)
Crucifix/cross
Rosary beads
Fraternal emblems
$ 60
Range from $70 up
$ 15
$ 50
$ 65
$ 100
$ 195
$ 250
$ 280
$ 350
$ 225
$ 20
$ 120
$ 165
$ 100
$ 200
$ 200
$ 30
$ 50
$ 10
$ 200
$ 25
$ 65
$ 15
$ 60
Other:
DNA Services
Mailing of death certificates via Federal Express
Administrative fee for processing insurance claims
Packaging and mailing of cremated remains via U.S. Postal Service
Local delivery of cremated remains (within 20-mile radius of facility location)
Storage and safekeeping of cremated remains beyond 30 days of date of death
Air Tray (for air transport)
Combination shipping unit/air tray
Filing/documentation fee for foreign shipment
Burial clothing
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$295
$30
$175
$100
$150
$250
$225
$225
$250
Ranges from $125
to $400
Other helpful information……
Social Security Administration
Social Security should be notified as soon as possible when a person dies. Our funeral home will file a
report of death with the Social Security Administration. You should get in touch with Social Security as
soon as you can to make sure the family receives all of the benefit to which it may be entitled. For more
information, write or visit any Social Security office, or phone the toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213.
You can speak to a representative weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also visit Social Security’s
Internet website: www.socialsecurity.gov.
Veterans Administration
Veterans discharged from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable and service members
who die while on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, as well as spouses and
dependent children of Veterans and active duty service members, may be eligible for VA burial and
memorial benefits. Our funeral home will assist you in completing the necessary application forms. For
more information, phone the toll free number, 1-800-827-1000. or visit the Veterans Administration
website at: www.cem.va.gov.
Military Funeral Honors
Upon request, the Department of Defense will provide military funeral honors consisting of folding and
presentation of the United States flag and the playing of “Taps” A funeral detail consists of two or more
uniformed members of the armed forces, with at least one member from the deceased’s branch of
service. If you want military funeral honors, our funeral home will assist you in obtaining the military
honors. You must provide a copy of the deceased’s DD214 (discharge papers) or proof of honorable
military service 48 hours prior to services to obtain military funeral honors.
Presidential Memorial Certificates
Presidential Memorial Certificates are issued upon request to recognize the United States military
service of honorably discharged deceased Veteran. Our funeral home will assist you in obtaining
Presidential Memorial Certificates by completing VA Form 40-0247. You must provide a copy of the
deceased’s DD214 or proof of honorable military service to obtain Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Payment Policy
Our funeral home has established a uniform payment policy to serve all families fairly and to prevent
misunderstandings. This payment policy enables us to contain our costs for all the families we serve.
Payment in full for our merchandise, services, and property is due at the time of completing the
arrangements or one full day before the service time or the use of our merchandise or property.
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TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE/BURIAL PACKAGES
The following Traditional Service/Burial Packages are specifically designed to help make funeral planning
easier for you. In addition, our packages give you substantial savings along with the added benefit of simplicity
of choice, enabling you to devote more time to personalizing the service as you commemorate the life of the
person you are honoring. These packages do not include cemetery related services or merchandise, or third
party estimated items. The prices below are package prices, and items may not be deleted from the package.
You may add any items you wish, within the packages, at an additional charge for those items.
TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE WITH VISITATION AND CEREMONIES AT OUR
FACILITY AND INTEMENT AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY ............................................. $ 5,925
(This represents a savings of $ 1,150 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; embalming; other preparation of the body to include dressing,
casketing, cosmetology, positioning, etc.; use of facilities and staff for visitation at our facility, use of facilities and staff for
funeral ceremony at our facility; use of equipment and staff services for graveside service at Arlington Cemetery; local
transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius) to include the initial transfer of the remains from place of
death to the funeral home, the use of the funeral vehicle (hearse), the use of the service vehicle, the use of the flower car and
a Basic Memorial Package with Memorial Video.
TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE WITH VISITATION AND CEREMONIES
AT OTHER FACILITY AND INTERMENT AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY .................... $ 6,225
(This represents a savings of $ 1,150 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; embalming; other preparation of the body to include dressing,
casketing, cosmetology, positioning, etc.; use of equipment and staff services for visitation at other facility; use of equipment
and staff for funeral ceremony at other facility; use of equipment and staff services for graveside service at Arlington
Cemetery; local transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius) to include the initial transfer of the remains
from place of death to the funeral home, the use of the funeral vehicle (hearse), , the use of the service vehicle, the use of the
flower car and a Basic Memorial Package with Memorial Video.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE ONLY WITH VISITATION
AT OUR FACILITY AND INTERMENT AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY ...........................$ 5,275
(This represents a savings of $ 1,150 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; embalming; other preparation of the body to include dressing,
casketing, cosmetology, positioning, etc.; use of facilities and staff for visitation at our facility, use of equipment and staff
services for supervising a graveside service only at Arlington Cemetery; local transportation/automotive equipment (within a
20-mile radius) to include the initial transfer of the remains from place of death to the funeral home, the use of the funeral
vehicle (hearse), the use of the service vehicle, the use of the flower car and a Basic Memorial Package with Memorial
Video.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE ONLY WITH NO VISITATION
AND INTERMENT AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY ............................................................... $ 4,825
(This represents a savings of $ 1,150)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; embalming, and other preparation of the body to include dressing,
casketing, cosmetology, positioning, etc.; use of equipment and staff services for supervising a graveside service only at
Arlington Cemetery, local transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius) to include the initial transfer of the
remains from the place of death to the funeral home, the use of the funeral vehicle (hearse), the use of the service vehicle and
the use of the flower car and a Basic Memorial Package with Memorial Video.
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CREMATION SERVICE PACKAGES
The following Cremation Service Packages are specifically designed to help make funeral planning easier for
you. In addition, our packages give you substantial savings along with the added benefit of simplicity of choice,
enabling you to devote more time to personalizing the service as you commemorate the life of the person you are
honoring. These packages do not include cemetery related services or merchandise, or third party
estimated items. The prices below are package prices, and items may not be deleted from the package. You may
add any items you wish, within the packages, at an additional charge for those items.
TRADITIONAL CREMATION SERVICE WITH VISITATION AND CEREMONIES AT
OUR FACILITY FOLLOWED BY CREMATION ....................................................................$ 6,185
(This represents a savings of $ 645 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; embalming; other preparation of the body to include dressing,
casketing, cosmetology, positioning, etc.; use of facilities and staff services for visitation at our facility, use of facilities and
staff services for funeral ceremony at our facility; local transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius) to
include the initial transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, the use of the service vehicle and transportation to
the crematory, the crematory fee and a Basic Memorial Package with Memorial Video.
TRADITIONAL CREMATION SERVICE WITH VISITATION AND CEREMONIES AT
OTHER FACILITY FOLLOWED BY CREMATION ..............................................................$ 6,735
(This represents a savings of $ 645 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; embalming; other preparation of the body to include dressing,
casketing, cosmetology, positioning, etc.; use of equipment and staff services for visitation at other facility, use of equipment
and staff services for funeral ceremony at other facility; local transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius)
to include the initial transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, use of funeral vehicle (hearse) on same day for
visitation and funeral ceremony, the use of the service vehicle, transportation to the crematory, the crematory fee and a Basic
Memorial Package with Memorial Video.
DIRECT CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICES AT OUR FACILITY ...................$ 4,590
(This represents a savings of $ 850 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead; other preparation of the body to include sanitation of the
unembalmed remains for identification viewing; use of facilities and staff for memorial service at our facility; local
transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius) to include the initial transfer of remains from place of death to
funeral home, the use of the service vehicle, transportation to the crematory, the cremation container the crematory fee and a
Basic Memorial Package with Memorial Video.
DIRECT CREMATION WITH NO SERVICES ........................................................................$ 3,000
(This represents a savings of $ 775 over the individual itemized prices)
Our charge includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Basic services of the funeral director, staff and overhead, local transportation/automotive equipment (within a 20-mile radius)
to include the initial transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, the use of the service vehicle for transportation
to the crematory, the cremation container and the crematory fee.
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