Just as estate planning and writing a will are responsible actions, planning your final arrangements ahead of time makes emotional and financial sense and protects your loved ones from this burden. When you make your funeral arrangements in advance, you’ll lessen your family’s burden of making difficult decisions at what will be an already difficult time. By putting down your final wishes, they won’t be left to guess what you would have wanted. Making your final arrangements in advance allows you to take care of the personal details that are important to you. Celebrate your life, the way you lived your life.
Investigating different cemeteries, browsing casket, vault or urn selections is an important part of making final arrangements. Comparison shopping allows you to find the value and quality of service that’s right for you. Whether you simply want to ensure that your wishes are carried out, or you want to protect your family from making difficult decisions at a time of loss, planning your final arrangements in advance is an important responsibility, and one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones.
We know the loss of a loved one is hard, and we understand you may have many questions about what happens next. Our helpful and compassionate staff is here (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) to help you through this difficult time.
You can have complete confidence that your loved one will be well care for and that we’ll guide you through this every step of the way.
Call one of our three locations below.
Items to Bring When Making Funeral Arrangements
- Birth Certificate Information — do not need actual birth certificate
- Social Security Number
- Military Discharge — form DD214
- Life Insurance Policies or Pre-Funded Funeral Plans
- 10-15 Recent Pictures of the Deceased for Obituary and Other Printed Items
- Clothing for Deceased — including Cremation Families
- Obituary Information — we will assist you in writing the obituary
- Cemetery Information — if applicable
At Storke Funeral Home, we understand the importance of clarity and transparency during difficult times. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing straightforward pricing options for burial services, ensuring that you can make informed decisions with peace of mind.
Burial Services Pricing
Storke Chapel Funeral Service
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Embalming | $950.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for funeral ceremony | $850.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for visitation and viewing | $700.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Casket Coach and Driver | $495.00 |
| Service/Flower Van and Driver | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $6,435.00 |
| Casket Selection | $_______ |
| Outer Burial Container (Vault) Selection | $_______ |
| Video Tribute (Includes 60 pictures and two songs) | $195.00 |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| Storke Chapel Funeral Service Total | $_______ |
Church Funeral Service (or other facility)
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Embalming | $950.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for Off-Premise funeral ceremony | $850.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for visitation and viewing | $700.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Casket Coach and Driver | $495.00 |
| Service/Flower Van and Driver | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $6,435.00 |
| Casket Selection | $_______ |
| Outer Burial Container (Vault) Selection | $_______ |
| Video Tribute (Includes 60 pictures and two songs) | $195.00 |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| Storke Chapel Funeral Service Total | $________ |
Graveside Service with Visitation
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Embalming | $950.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for visitation and viewing | $700.00 |
| Staff for Graveside Service | $600.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Casket Coach and Driver | $495.00 |
| Service/Flower Van and Driver | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $6,185.00 |
| Casket Selection | $________ |
| Outer Burial Container (Vault) Selection | $________ |
| Video Tribute (Includes 60 pictures and two songs) | $195.00 |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| Graveside Service with Visitation Total | $________ |
Graveside Service
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Embalming | $950.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Casket Coach and Driver | $495.00 |
| Service/Flower Van and Driver | $100.00 |
| Staff for Graveside Service | $600.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $5,485.00 |
| Casket Selection | $_________ |
| Outer Burial Container (Vault) Selection | $_________ |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| Graveside Service Total | $_________ |
Immediate Burial
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Recommended Basic Alternate Care (Bathing, Surface Disinfecting, and Refrigeration of the Remains. If no Embalming, Refrigeration is required after a 24 hour period.) | $250.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Casket Coach and Driver | $495.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $3,835.00 |
| Casket Selection | $_________ |
| Outer Burial Container (Vault) Selection | $_________ |
| Immediate Burial Total | $_________ |
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Embalming | $950.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Delivery of Remains to Local Airport | $495.00 |
| Forwarding to Another Funeral Home | $4,535.00 |
| *If necessary: • $250.00 Airtray (to ship casketed remains) • $375.00 Air Casket/Combo Tray | |
| • Price does not include any transportation charges beyond the delivery of the remains to the local airport. • Price includes processing of the death certificate and securing a transit permit, however an additional charge applies for each certified copy of the death certificate. |
Receiving Remains From Another Funeral Home
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Hearse for Funeral Ceremony | $495.00 |
| Receiving Remains From Another Funeral Home | $3,585.00 |
| Note: This charge does not include any merchandise, viewing/visitation, funeral ceremony, or additional motor equipment. |
When it comes to honoring your loved ones’ final wishes, we understand the importance of making well-informed decisions during a challenging time. That’s why Storke Funeral Home is committed to providing straightforward pricing options for cremation services.
Cremation Option Pricing
Remembrance Gathering Option
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Embalming | $950.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for funeral ceremony | $850.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40 mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Cremation Fee | $450.00 |
| Medical Examiner’s Permit | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $5,690.00 |
| Choice of Rental/Ceremonial Casket | $________ |
| Urn Selection | $________ |
| Video Tribute (60 pictures and two songs) | $150.00 |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| TOTAL *Includes free permanent placement of cremated remains (optional) at Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum Cremation Scattering Garden, a $495 value. | $________ |
Celebration of Life Option
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for memorial ceremony | $850.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40-mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Cremation Fee | $450.00 |
| Medical Examiner’s Permit | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $4,740.00 |
| Alternative Cremation Casket/Container (Required By Law) | $_________ |
| Urn Selection | $_________ |
| Video Tribute (60 pictures and two songs) | $150.00 |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| TOTAL | $________ |
| *Includes free permanent placement of cremated remains (optional) at Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum Cremation Scattering Garden, a $495 value. |
Veteran Graveside (with military honors) Option
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Dressing, cosmetology, hairdressing and casketing of the remains | $250.00 |
| Facilities and Staff for graveside service | $600.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40-mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Cremation Fee | $450.00 |
| Medical Examiner’s Permit | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $4,490.00 |
| Alternative Cremation Casket/Container (Required By Law) | $_________ |
| Urn Selection | $_________ |
| Memorial Package (Printed Materials – Guest Book, Memorial Folders, Thank You Notes) | $395.00 |
| Wooden Flag Case (DD214 Required) | No Charge |
| TOTAL | $________ |
| * Includes free permanent placement of cremated remains (optional) at Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum Cremation Scattering Garden, a $495 value. |
Scattering Option
| Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff | $2,595.00 |
| Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (40-mile radius) | $495.00 |
| Cremation Fee | $450.00 |
| Medical Examiner’s Permit | $100.00 |
| Subtotal of Services | $3,640.00 |
| Alternative Cremation Casket/Container (Required By Law) | $________ |
| Urn Selection | $________ |
| TOTAL | $________ |
| * Includes free permanent placement of cremated remains (optional) at Historyland Memorial Park and Arboretum Cremation Scattering Garden, a $495 value. |
To lose someone you love is a devastating human experience. It is frequently traumatic and can seriously impact judgement. We believe in the importance of the recognition and meaningful celebration of a life that has been lived and will assist in arranging an appropriate service to meet your individual needs.
It is also important to be realistic in respect to funeral expenditures. We do not want a family to spend more than they should nor less than they would like. What is important is that arrangements be in keeping with a family’s wishes and budget. We are here to help.
Provisions for payment are due at time of arrangements. To avoid any possibility of misunderstanding or embarrassment and for your convenience, we accept the following methods of payment:
- Cash or check
- Insurance assignment
We will be glad to file your life insurance policy and take an assignment on those proceeds at no charge to you. - Pre-arranged/funded funeral plans
We will be glad to file your life insurance policy and take an assignment on those proceeds at no charge to you. - Bank Plan
In the event that your family finds it necessary to finance the funeral by making monthly payments, please click on the link below. In this case, evidence of financing and payment must be given prior to the time of services.
- Credit Cards
We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.