Benson Funeral Home is a family owned funeral home. We are not dictated by corporate companies profit needs. We offer all types of funeral arrangements without the traditionaly high cost. Our funeral service merchandise is priced just "slightly" above cost as you will see in our prices reflected in this guide.
"It is my sincere hope that the families who select our funeral home are given options to celebrate the life of a loved one without a financial burdon or cost related barriers."
Patrick Benson
Benson Funeral Home offers the following services:
- Visitation with Service Same or Following Day
- Service with Visitation 1 Hour Period
- Celebration of Life Services
- Direct Burial or Cremation with No Funeral Ceremony
- Casket and Container Price List
- Urn Price List
- Burial Vault and Urn Vault Price List
- Other Services
- Disbursements
VISITATION/SERVICE OF CHOICE
A visitation or gathering and/or service or ceremony of your choice includes a gathering (visitation) with or without the deceased present and/or a church or funeral home service (ceremony) followed by entombment, interment or cremation
Services |
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| Professional and Staff Services | $1,225.00 |
| Registration / Documentation | $295.00 |
Facilities and Equipment |
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| Prepare and/or shelter remains | $295.00 |
| Gathering (visitation) and/or Ceremony (service) Requirements | $595.00 |
Automobiles |
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| Transfer from place of death (within 40 KM) | $345.00 |
| Administration / Utility Vehicle | $195.00 |
| Transfer to Cemetery or Crematorium (40 km radius*) | $345.00 |
| Total Package Price | $3,295.00 |
| G.S.T Additional | |
Direction of Cremation
Services |
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| Professional and Staff Services | $220.00 |
| Registration / Documentation | $150.00 |
Facilities and Equipment |
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| Prepare and/or shelter remains | $150.00 |
Automobiles |
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| Transfer from place of death (within 40 KM) | $195.00 |
| Administration / Utility Vehicle (abbreviated amount) | $85.00 |
| Transfer to Cemetery or Crematorium (40 km radius*) | $195.00 |
| Total Package Price | $995.00 |
| G.S.T Additional | |
Additional Services or Merchandise
Services |
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| Professional Embalming and Preparation of Deceased | $295.00 |
| Basic Preparation (when embalming is not requested) (Required for all arrangements – identification of deceased by a family member or family designate to ensure identity of deceased) |
$195.00 |
| Retrieval of cremated remains for service or delivery to family (within local 40 km radius - applicable for all cremation arrangements) |
$95.00 |
| Graveside attendance with urn | 195 |
| Estate Portfolio (includes our “After the Funeral” booklet, unlimited proof of death certifications, CPP and Survivor’s Benefit forms completed, cancellation of Health Card including vinyl pouch for safe-keeping |
$150.00 |
| D.V.D. Memorial Video (set up and design of up to 50 photos on a memorial DVD set to music) includes one copy Each additional copy |
$175.00 |
| Reception Facilities | $200.00 |
| Catering – quotation upon request | |
| Stationery Package (includes register booklet, 75 picture memorial cards and 100 thank you cards) |
$150.00 |
Individual Stationery Items |
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| Picture Cards (professional quality) per 75 | $75.00 |
| Register Book | $345.00 |
| Thank You Cards per 25 | $15.00 |
| Prayer cards per 100 | $85.00 |
| Family/Pallbearer Limousine (includes three hours service) Beyond 3 hours of service – quotation upon request |
$295.00 |
MEMORIAL SERVICE ONLY
memorial service without the deceased present
at a church or funeral home service
Professional Services |
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| Professional and Staff Services (Availability of Funeral Director 24 hours) |
$100.00 |
| Documentation | $200.00 |
| Care of body | $50.00 |
Facilities and Equipment |
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| Prepare and/or shelter remains | $50.00 |
Automobiles |
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| Transfer from place of death (within 50 KM) | $345.00 |
| Mileage Charge Beyond 50 KM (one way / per K/M) | $1.95 |
| Funeral Coach | $ No Charge |
| Total Package Price | $2.795.00 |
GRAVESIDE SERVICE ONLY
A graveside service with the casket present
| Services | |
| Professional and Staff Services | $620.00 |
| Registration/Documentation | $295.00 |
| Facilities and Equipment | |
| Prepare and/or shelter remains | $295.00 |
| Automobiles | |
| Transfer from place of death (40 km radius*) | $345.00 |
| Administration/Utility Vehicle (abbreviated amount) | $95.00 |
| Transfer to Cemetery or Crematorium (40 km radius*) | $345.00 |
| TOTAL | $1,995.00 |
Casket and Container Price List
Wood Casket |
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| Cambrian Oak #23 Solid Oak, Gloss Finish, Velvet Interior By Northern Casket Company Lindsay, Ontario |
$3995.00 |
| Brandon Ash (#40A Solid Ash, Gloss Finish, Crepe Interior | $2995.00 |
| Rougemont Oak # 650B Solid Oak, Gloss Finish, Rosetan Crepe Interior | $3265.00 |
| Carlton Ash # 33 Ash Veneer, Gloss Finish, Crepe Interior By Northern Casket Company Lindsay, Ontario |
$2585.00 |
| The Benson #M1406 Poplar Veneer, Light Velvet Interior By: Lee and G Associates Scarborough, Ontario |
$1740.00 |
| Ajax Satin Poplar Finish, Taffeta Interior By J.I. Astley Inc. Ajax, Ontario |
$1495.00 |
| The Carter Poplar Solid Poplar, Mahogany Finish Crepe Interior By J.I. Astley Inc. Ajax, Ontario |
$998.00 |
| Grey Cloth #70 Grey Cloth Covering, Taffeta Interior By Northern Casket Company Lindsay, Ontario |
$795.00 |
| Eden #100 Basic Wood Container By Northern Casket Company Lindsay, Ontario |
$345.00 |
| Platinum Steel (#1852863, 18 Gauge Steel, White and Platinum Blue Colour
Blue Crepe Interior (By J. I. Astley Associates) |
$2485.00 |
Rental Casket |
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| Cambrian Oak #23 Solid Oak, Wood Insert with Velvet Interior By Northern Casket Company Lindsay, Ontario (Container/insert is included in the rental casket price) |
$995.00 |
Steel Casket |
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| The platinum #1852863 18 Gauge Steel ,Airtight Sealing,
Blue Crepe Interior, Exterior Colors: White and Platinum Blue - By J.I. Astley Inc. Ajax, Ontario |
$2485.00 |
All Caskets are subject to 5% GST
Urn Price List
Urns |
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| Lords Prayer #216 Solid Cherry Lords Prayer Inscription | $495.00 |
| Double Oak #212-O Companion Urn, Solid Oak | $485.00 |
| Ash Loon #202-AL, with Loon Inscribed By Northern Casket Company Lindsay, Ontario |
$190.00 |
| Pewter Classic #10 Pewter Vase Style By J.I. Astley Associates Inc. |
$285.00 |
| Thamesford #2 Pewter Antiqued Enameled | $125.00 |
| McKague #3A Cultured Marble (available colours Black, Ivory, Green, Rose & Blue) |
$215.00 |
| Westminster #3B White Ceramic with Butterfly | $315.00 |
| Yorke Bronze #1 Bronze Finish, Vase Style By West Minster Urn Co. |
$340.00 |
Burial Vault and Urn Vault Price List
Burial Vaults |
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| Monticello Concrete with Plastic Liner, sealing top | $1330.00 |
| Crypt Concrete with non-sealing top - By Century Concrete | $725.00 |
| Stainless Steel Concrete with ABS Plastic and Stainless Steel Lining, sealing | $2700.00 |
| Venetian Concrete with ABS Plastic Lining, sealing | $2105.00 |
Urn Vaults |
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| Pebblecove #205557 sealing construction - By Batesville Casket Company Canada | $395.00 |
Other Services
| D.V.D. Memorial Video: 1 copy included with Visitation Package, 50 pictures max, Additional Copies |
$20.00 each |
| *Without a Visitation Package, set up and design fee, 50 pictures max. |
$175.00 |
| Reception Facilities: Use of reception facilities, tea, coffee, juice, Table and chairs, hostess, 2 hours 50 people (Catering charged at cost) |
$475.00 |
| Picture Cards: Professional quality, per 100 | $220.00 |
| Prayer Cards: No Picture, Per 100 | $85.00 |
| Register Book and Cards: Our basic register book and 25 thank you Cards are complimentary with all Visitation Packages | $195.00 |
| Family/Pall Bearer Limousine: Three hour minimum, Per hour beyond three hours | $295.00 |
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Additional Staff Services on Ceremony Day $ 395
Waiting time for funeral director and funeral director assistant staff member(s) and/or vehicle(s) if the family request a funeral reception/luncheon immediately following the ceremony, delaying staff and vehicles till a later time to accommodate family preference of arrangements. .
Staff Services on Saturday Ceremony Day $ 195
A nominal surcharge to cover staff services for a Saturday Ceremony Day to accommodate family preference of arrangements.
Staff Services on Statutory Holiday for Gathering or Ceremony $ 395
A statutory holiday surcharge for staff to provide services for a gathering and/or ceremony to accommodate family preference of arrangements.
G.S.T. Additional
PAYMENT TERMS Arrangement for payment of goods and services is required prior to services rendered. For your convenience we accept cash, cheque, debit card, Visa or MasterCard. We also accept payment through verifiable, irrevocable, assignable insurance payments.Disbursements
There are a number of services and fees. Some of which are optional and some of which are necessary. Benson Funeral Home will arrange or disburse on your behalf and charge at cost. The following is a partial list to consider.
- Clergy/Musicians Honorarium
- Catering
- Cemetery and or Cremation Fees
- Newspaper Notices
- Flowers
- Government Fees
- Coroner Fees
