Bekavac Funeral Home Services

May 15, 2008 - 12:41 AM EST

The death of a close friend or loved one is the beginning of a complex and emotional process that Bekavac Funeral Home can undoubtedly make easier in your time of need. Our professional staff is here to listen, explain different options, and offer suggestions when needed. Such an emotional time demands the attention of caring professionals with the proper knowledge and experience.

Costs
Funerals in America today are not inexpensive. The basic makeup of funeral expenses include professional services, use of facilities, motor equipment, merchandise and cash disbursements. While all funeral homes can provide these components in one form or another, the attention to detail, personal service and professionalism of the staff at Bekavac Funeral Home reinforces our commitment of value in relation to the expenses incurred.

Professional Services
In order to pay staff salaries and maintain the business on a 24 hour basis, Bekavac Funeral Home charges a professional service fee as is disclosed on the general price list. The fee is determined, and not limited, by the following:

Removal of the deceased from the place of death
Preparation of the deceased
Consultation with a licensed funeral director on a 24 hour basis
Filing of all necessary legal documents
Coordination of all services with clergy, churches, and/or cemeteries
Explanation of Social Security, veterans, and/or burial benefits

Use of Facilities
The use of facilities charge is essential in order to offset the operating expenses associated with any public place of business. At the same time, this fee enables our funeral homes the ability to operate on a level that the members of our communities have come to expect. Cleanliness, accessibility, efficiency and class should be of utmost importance when considering one of the three Bekavac Funeral Home Locations.

Motor Equipment
Motor equipment expenses allows all of the Bekavac Funeral Homes to maintain a state of the art fleet of vehicles. Once again, no detail is too small when having to consider a professional and dignified funeral service.

Merchandise
Bekavac Funeral Home offers a wide range of funeral merchandise to meet the needs of each and every family we serve. The cost of all merchandise is determined by materials, workmanship and durability. Our experienced professionals are here to answer questions and help determine which merchandise may best suit your individual needs. Click to view Caskets, Outer Burial Containers, Cremation Urns, Monuments and Bronze Memorials

Cash Disbursements
Cash disbursements, also known as cash advances, are any funeral related expenses not directly associated with Bekavac Funeral Home. Common examples are any or all of the following:

Cemetery expenses
Religious donations
Newspaper charges for obituary notices
Death certificates
Hairdressing charges

All of our funeral directors can offer assistance in determining which charges may or may not apply to each individual family.