Cremation Packages

The following is a list of choices which represent the cost of our services. They may or may not include the casket or container required for visitation or viewing, burial, entombment or cremation.

You are in no way limited to these service options. You may itemize services in order to select only those which are right for you.

Life Celebration - $4,865.00
Traditional Service with Cremation

Cremation is a dignified alternative to burial.  We offer our professional services and facilities in providing personalized, meaningful cremation ceremonies.  These packages include, at minimum, transfer of remains to funeral home; professional services of funeral director and staff; preparation of remains (as stated below); facilities and staff for viewing/visitation; and funeral or memorial service (as stated below); medical examiner fees required by Virginia statute ($100); and crematory charge ($700).

The "Life Celebration" package includes all services as listed above as well as embalming; cosmetology, dressing, and casketing of remains; facilities and staff for two-hour daytime visitation (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., evening add $225); and use of chapel for funeral service or staff for supervision for off-premises service. Cost of any additional services, merchandise, and/or cash advances will be added to the cost shown.

Gathering of Friends - $3,870.00
Visitation with Cremation

Cremation is a dignified alternative to burial. We offer our professional services and facilities in providing personalized, meaningful cremation ceremonies. These packages include, at minimum, transfer of remains to funeral home; professional services of funeral director and staff; preparation of remains (as stated below); facilities and staff for viewing/visitation; and funeral or memorial service (as stated below); medical examiner fees required by Virginia statute ($100); and crematory charge ($675).

The "Gathering of Friends" package includes all services listed above as well as washing of unembalmed remains; facilities and staff for two-hour daytime visitation (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., evening add $225) on same day of service; and use of chapel for memorial service or staff for supervision for off-site service. Cost of any additional services, merchandise, and/or cash advances will be added to the cost shown.

Direct Cremation - $2,745.00
With Alternative Container (minimum cardboard)

This charge (without funeral ceremony or facilities for viewing) includes professional services of funeral director and staff (or a portion thereof), and transfer of remains to funeral home.  While this charge does include our crematory charge ($700), it does not include the medical examiner fee required by Virginia statute ($100).  Use of crematory other than John M. Oakey & Son will result in transfer of remains to crematory charge of $250 (see section VI).  State and local laws do not require a casket for direct cremation.
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