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When you’re planning the funeral arrangements or organizing a service for a loved one who has passed, it’s important to be aware of all the costs you’re likely to run into. Many people know to budget for a casket or urn, burial plot, flowers, and grave markers, but there are other, lesser known expenses to prepare for. The compassionate staff at Holman-Howe Funeral Home Seymour is committed to guiding the residents of Seymour, MO, through this difficult time.

Below, they review some additional costs you may need to factor in:

1. Body Removal

When someone passes away, their body must be picked up from its current location and transported to the funeral home. The charge for this service is typically a few hundred dollars, depending on how far the body is from where it needs to go. 

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2. Burial Vault 

Some cemeteries have a policy requiring caskets to be placed inside a burial vault before going into the grave. This helps to keep the soil steady as deterioration occurs over time. Vault prices range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

3. Printed Materials 

Printed service programs, guest keepsakes, and obituaries are all important to think about when making funeral arrangements. They help others to remember the loved one who has passed and to celebrate their life. The cost of printing will be calculated based on quantity, as well as the quality and complexity of the job.

4. Storage & Refrigeration

Funeral homes typically have either a daily fee for storing a body or charge a set amount for a specific number of days. The rates for storage and refrigeration will vary from one funeral home to the next, so it’s essential to ask your funeral director what you can expect to pay.

Planning funeral arrangements is never easy, but encountering unexpected expenses makes it more challenging to manage. For guidance through this difficult time, contact Holman-Howe Funeral Home Seymour at (417) 532-4061. From arranging every detail of the service or ceremony to choosing a casket or urn, their supportive staff will make the process as easy as possible. For more information about the services they provide, visit them online

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