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FSN Funeral Homes,
What is the average cost to move a grave from one cemetery to a different cemetery?
Thanks,
Chaz
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Wow, Chaz. That’s quite the question.
Short answer, you would be looking at anywhere from $8,000 – $20,000, possibly more, depending on a variety of factors. Let me go into some detail for you.
All told, it is an expensive process, but if having your loved one’s remains close by is important to you, it is more than worth the cost.
Thanks,
Ed
FSN Funeral Homes,
Working with my parents pre-planning. How do I know what FH’s are independently owned vs big corporation? What should I expect to pay for Funeral Home access, Casket, procession to grave site?
Chuck
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Chuck,
Unfortunately, there aren’t any definitive or universal answers for you on any of these questions, but I’ll go through them one at a time and give you the best answer I can for each.
I would caution that the cheapest services are not always equal. Check user reviews if they’re available, and if they’re not, ask around the community to find out if other people have been pleased with the services they and their loved one received.
Here are some tips I can give you:
Pre-planning a funeral is important because it allows you to make these decisions and nail down the pricing when you aren’t overcome by grief. Don’t be afraid to take your time and get the best information you can!
Thanks,
Ed
FSNFH Ask the Expert Question:
Hi I recently came from my late husband grave and got pretty upset because 1: I couldn’t find it! : 2 when I left the gravesite family took over! 3:the burial site has no name or nothing to say his name just a flower! How much is a tombstone?
Funeral Expert Reply:
FSNFH Ask the Expert Question: shipping bodies
I now live in Port Huron but my wife is buried in the National Cemeraty in Bushnell Fl. I would like to know if there is a funeral home that ships bodies so when I die I will be with her. Paul
Funeral Expert Reply:
Mr. Zenz,
You situation is not uncommon. Bodies are transport often from one city to another and from one state to another. In fact, there are companies that specialize in this kind of transportation. However, these companies usually work with the funeral homes and not the individuals. So you will need to determine where you need a funeral home. If you plan on services such as a visitation in Port Huron, the funeral home there can help coordinate the arrangements with the funeral home and cemetery in Bushnell. If you are not planning any services in Port Huron, the funeral home in Bushnell can help coordinate the transportation and burial from Michigan to Florida.
If need help finding a particular funeral home in either area, please let me know. Or you can visit the Port Huron MI Funeral Homes or Bushnell FL Funeral Homes pages on FSN Funeral Homes.
Ask The Funeral Planning Expert:
I need information on what is involved in transporting one’s body from Montreal to the U.S., specifically Arizona, including cost. – Alexandra
Funeral Planning Expert Reply:
Alexandra –
When it comes to transporting human remains internationally, it is easy to be overwhelmed with the required clearances and red tape deemed necessary by two different governments. Families who have suffered a loss often do not know where to start and thankfully can rely on their local funeral home to help them make preparations. Your first step would be to check with your local funeral home and make sure they are familiar with the complexities of international mortuary shipping. Here is our directory of Montreal funeral services.
And our directory of Arizona funeral services can be found here.
While some funeral services can arrange for complete international transportation, it is important to take the steps to understand the protocols and terminology of funeral shipping so you will be better informed and able to take control of the process and ultimately avoid unnecessary and overly expensive costs.
There are regulations in Canada and the United States that govern the movement of human remains. Here is what the U.S. Customs and Border Protections has to say about transporting remains.
If traveling with cremated remains, most airlines allow ashes to be taken as passenger carry-ons provided the container can travel through TSA x-ray machines. TSA personnel are not authorized to open an urn and will not inspect the contents of an urn if you open it for them. If the sealed container cannot pass through the x-ray machine, it will not be allowed as a carry-on. Because of this requirement, containers made of plastic, wood or any non-lead based ceramic are used for transport. Most funeral services are familiar with this requirement and can recommend a suitable option at time of cremation. If a stone or metal urn is desired, a temporary container can be selected and once arriving at the final funeral service destination, the ashes can be transfered to a permanent receptacle. Different airlines have protocol for checking in cremated remains with airline cargo and baggage so it is best to search a specific airline’s website or call the company before flying. Be sure to travel with the death certificate and cremation certificate to present at customs.
Thank you for using FSN Funeral Homes. I hope this information is helpful.
When attending a funeral or visitation, it is not unusual to hear comments whispered around the body such as, “She looks really good,” or “He appears so natural.” Often, a funeral home’s reputation is made or lost based on nothing more than how the body is presented. So who performs this all-important service?
The MorticianMost funeral homes do not employ an individual whose only job is funeral cosmetology. The hair and make-up, as well as the clothes and overall presentation of the deceased, is most often put together by the same person who performs the embalming procedure, frequently the mortician or Funeral Director.
That is not to say that these men and women have not been extensively trained. On the contrary, funeral cosmetology is a skill that is often required as part of a mortuary science degree. However, recapturing the spark of life is more akin to art than science.
The Heart of a Poet
It takes a special kind of person to be a mortician. I once asked a friend of mine if it was difficult for him to prepare the bodies of those he knew well or was close to in life. He told me that the opposite was true. He viewed it as an opportunity to honor the memory of the person he once knew. Yes, he would feel grief at their passing, but it afforded him a private moment to say goodbye, a chance to ensure that they received the best care possible and it allowed him one more opportunity to show them the love and respect they so richly deserved.
His response always seemed poetic to me, rife with meaning and beauty. And yet I knew that I would struggle to successfully view the situation in that same light. He does a job I could not do, and does it with an outlook I could not maintain.
So next time you are impressed with the way a loved one is presented, make sure to let the Funeral Director know how much you appreciate his work. They perform their duties with honor and respect, and they deserve no less from us.
One of the hardest things to do in life is console a friend or loved one who has lost someone important to them. It’s hard to know what to say, how to say it or even if you should say anything at all. In a time of intense grief, heartfelt words can fall on deaf ears or be misconstrued. And sometimes words just aren’t enough to convey your genuine love and support.
Sympathy GiftsWhen a quick hug and a softly whispered, “I’m sorry,” feel too small, you might consider a sympathy gift to accompany them. The giving of gifts in a time of grief is a long-held tradition that spans all cultures and creeds. Always appropriate, the sympathy gift provides your loved one with a carefully selected item that will last beyond the neighborly bucket of fried chicken or tuna casserole. It is a keepsake that the bereaved can cherish for the rest of their lives.
The elegant grace of a sympathy gift can be just the salve your loved one needs to help get them through an especially tough day. If you are in need of a sympathy gift and are unsure of where to find one, you should visit Celebrating Home, an online store that offers a wide variety of inspirational and sympathy items to help your loved one through a difficult time.
The men and women at Celebrating Home have worked hard to provide a large selection of home decor items. They have high quality products and a user-friendly website, as well as a delightful and friendly staff if you need to speak to someone about your purchase. And they don’t just offer sympathy items. Celebrating Home has many home decor options that could be used in your own home or as gifts for any occasion!
The key is to be thoughtful when choosing what you will proffer. You know your loved one well, try and think of something that has given them comfort in the past. The gift can be religious in nature, such as an angel figurine or a plaque containing scripture, or it can be something to commemorate the one they lost, a picture frame displaying a portrait of the deceased or perhaps depicting a scene or place to remind them of good times with the one who has passed. You can even give some item of decoration that will remind them of the love and joy of the one they lost. There are no right or wrong answers, as with any gift it is the thought behind it that gives it meaning.
Sympathy gifts can be given before, during or after the funeral, and they can even be given on the anniversary of the death or any time your friend is in need of comfort. The specific “when” is not as important as the “how.” If at all possible, a sympathy gift should be given in person and accompanied by a card, preferably including a hand-written note. The purpose of the gift is not to replace your personal offers of support but to enhance them. If hand delivery is not possible, a phone call after the gift has been received would be ideal.
The purchasing of a sympathy gift does not have to be difficult. Visit Celebrating Home and find the perfect item for your loved one in their time of need. When you are not sure what else to say, a sympathy gift always has the right words.
Ask The Funeral Expert: cemetery plot number at Mt. Moriah
I am looking for a grave on my infant uncle who died in 1901. He is buried in Mt. Moriah but from what I have been told the records are lost. Is there any way I can get the plot number from the original funeral home records? Samuel Foster was the undertaker 1728 Federal St. Philadelphia Pa Burial 11/26/1901. His name was John Stevenson Craig born Feb 1900.
Thank You Kelly Craig
Funeral Expert Reply:
Kelly,
Thank you for using FSN Funeral Homes, a directory of Funeral Homes in the United States and Canada.
Since you do not know the name of the original funeral home, it may be difficult to find the plot number that way. Yet there amy still be a way to find the information.
The Mt. Moriah cemetery in Philadelphia is a historic cemetery with many very old grave sites including the burial plot for Betsey Ross. Since its founding it has been cared for by the Mount Moriah Cemetery Association. However due to several factors, the cemetery records are now under the possession of the City of Philadelphia.
The best way to find information on your uncle’s grave is to contact the non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Mount Moriah Cemetery or Philadelphia’s Consumer Affairs Advocate Lance Haver.
Mail all the information you have to:
Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery, Inc.
2559 S. 70th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Or
Lance Haver Consumer Affairs,
City of Philadelphia City Hall, Room 167
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: (215) 686-7598
Fax: (215) 686-6215
E-mail:lance.haver@phila.gov;
Hopefully this information will lead you to someone who can provide the plot number. Good luck in your endeavor.
*Photo was obtained from the Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/pa1010.photos.138910p/.
Death is often a rallying cry for families and communities. People you’ve only ever spoken to in passing may present themselves at your door with food and offers of support in your time of need. Often, it is these moments that bring people closer together. Why? Because Death and Love are both universal. When a death occurs, the love others feel for you or the one that has passed is made manifest in their actions, words, and hearts.
The flip side of that card reveals those who would try to profit from grief. Greed is a powerful force and can lead people to do terrible things. Recently, there have been an increasing number of cases wherein a family leaves their home to attend the funeral of a loved one, only to discover when they arrive back home that their house has been robbed.
Thieves will read the paper, search for obituaries and then plan a robbery when they know the family will be away. Often they will target the elderly in hopes of finding unused medications. Many funeral homes have become aware of this trend and elect not to include addresses in Obituaries anymore. This is helpful, but in the internet age, information can still be found.
You are not helpless. There are different steps you can take to combat this activity:
Here is a news report from WICU12 in Erie, PA that shows an example of this occurring and discusses the steps outlined above.
WICU12/WSEE Erie, PA News, Sports, Weather and Events
Awareness is the first step in keeping your home secure. Knowing the problem exists allows you to plan ahead. Each of us should have a plan for when we die; it’s why funeral homes offer pre-planning services. Take advantage of this information and discuss the necessary steps to keep your family safe.