Our charge for basic services of funeral and staff includes, but is not limited to, the following: staff to respond to the first request for service; arrangement conference with the family or responsible party; consultation with family and clergy; arrangement and direction desired; preparation and filing of necessary notices, authorizations and consents, other services; and attendance prior to, during and following the funeral including coordination with those providing portions of the funeral (e.g. cemetery crematory). Also included in this charge are administrative costs, equipment and inventory expenses. This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremation immediate burials and forwarding or receiving remains.

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 a viewing. If you do not want embalming, you have the right to choose an arrangement which does not require embalming, such as direct cremation or immediate burial. Michigan law requires embalming when death was caused by certain infectious diseases, or with very limited exceptions when the body is not taken to its final destination (such as a cemetery or crematory) within 48 hours. Most common carriers also require embalming.

Services provided may include when necessary but not limited to the following: remedial preparation of remains (with regards to direct cremations, such as private viewing or identification of remains), restoration, cosmetology, washing and disinfecting and/or removal of medical equipment such as a pacemaker.