Service Packages

cremation services

If you are considering cremation, it is important to know several different options are available which often help bridge the gap between long held traditions and current ideology.

A licensed funeral director will meet with you at our funeral home, or in the comfort of your home, depending on the family’s needs and location. The funeral director will go over available options and have you sign the necessary authorizations. Based on the services chosen, our staff will take care of all paperwork, preparations for the service, overseeing the service, obituary placement, and a variety of other tasks.

some things to know and consider with cremation

The State of NC requires a minimum of 24 hours from time of death*, a death certificate signed by an authorized medical professional (and possibly authorization of a Medical Examiner), and Cremation Authorization forms completed by the legal next of kin before cremation can take place. *24hr waiting period may be waived in certain rare situations by appropriate authorities.

The legal next of kin must complete the cremation authorization forms. We understand that each family is different and special circumstances may apply; however, we must do everything we can to locate the legal next of kin to proceed with cremation.

For example:

• You are separated but not divorced from your spouse, even if it’s been many years, the spouse is still your legal next of kin. (See POA/HCPOA information below)
• If the next of kin are three adult children, and two are estranged from the family, we must attempt to locate them before proceeding with cremation. (See POA/HCPOA information below)



Families are sometimes complicated which can add more stress, confusion or embarrassment during this difficult time. We pride ourselves on being respectful, non-judgmental, and keeping all information you share with us private.

Cremation may be put on hold for 10 days while attempting to locate the legal next of kin.

A $100.00 per day “Sheltering of Remains” fee may apply while we await legal authorization to cremate.

Power of Attorney [POA] and/or Health Care Power of Attorney [HCPOA]. For cremation/funeral arrangement purposes, the POA or HCPOA must contain a clause allowing the POA to make decisions/arrange for “Final Disposition”. If you have a POA and/or a HCPOA be sure to look over it to confirm this clause is included. It is very common for people to assume their POA/HCPOA covers funeral arrangements, but unfortunately, many times they don’t.

Cremation Authorization forms can be completed by a person who has chosen cremation for themselves prior to their death.

Prices are subject to change. These prices do not include sales tax or cash advances. This is just a few of the services that we are proud to provide. Please feel free to call us for a complete General Price List that will include all services offered.

funeral services

A funeral service is what most people think of when they hear the word funeral – typically the decedent is embalmed, dressed, placed in a casket and there may be a viewing/visitation followed by a funeral ceremony and burial in a cemetery. If you are considering a funeral service, know that we offer many options from time honored traditional services, to non-traditional location services and even burial at sea.

At the time of death, a licensed funeral director will meet with you at our funeral home, or in the comfort of your home, depending on the family’s needs and location. The funeral director will go over available options and have you sign the necessary authorizations. Based on the services chosen, our staff will take care of all paperwork, preparations for the service, overseeing the service, obituary placement, and a variety of other tasks.

some things to know and consider with a funeral

Unlike cremation, there is typically no required waiting period before embalming or burying someone. However, required tasks such as digging the grave, scheduling the officiant, etc… do require coordination and time.

Embalming – except in certain cases, is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary if you select certain funeral arrangements such as a public viewing.

Caskets – Many options exist but typically you have a choice between Wood Caskets and Metal Caskets.

Outer Burial Container – what the casket is placed in and offers protection to the casket and gravesite. Typically there are two types of OBC - grave liners and vaults - and many options exist for the various types. 

• Grave Liner – typically made of a strong plastic or concrete. Allows for natural elements to get in, but protects the grave from collapsing.
• Vault – typically made from very strong concrete and lined with plastic/metal and seals. Vaults do not allow for natural elements to get in offering more protection for the casket and protects the grave from collapsing.

Earth Burial – There are very few NC laws regarding earth burial, however, cemeteries are allowed to set their own rules/regulations regarding burial on their property.

• Some cemeteries allow for the casket to be placed directly into the ground while others require the casket be placed in an outer burial container (grave liner/vault).
• Most cemeteries allow for the committal service to take place at the actual grave site, but some require all committal services to take place at specific non graveside location in the cemetery.
• NOEFS interment fee (opening and closing the grave) is $875.00, however some cemeteries require their staff to open/close the grave and charge a higher price – we must charge you what their interment fee is.
• Most municipal owned cemeteries charge a burial permit fee.
• Cemeteries can control the dates/times burials take place and they may charge more for burials taking place in the evening or on weekends.

Prices are subject to change. These prices do not include sales tax or cash advances. This is just a few of the services that we are proud to provide. Please feel free to call us for a complete general Price List that will include all services offered.