GENERAL PRICE LIST
These prices are effective as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change without notice
HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY SERVICES
4101 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66102
Phone: (913) 371-0699 Fax: (913) 371-0801
main@highlandparkfh.com
The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services and overhead. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy any items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.
*Payment is due in full 48 business hours prior to services*
SERVICES OF FUNERAL HOME AND STAFF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff....................................................................................$1,400
This fee for our basic services and overhead will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select; this fee is non-declinable. (This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremation, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving of remains)
a. Staff and facilities to respond to initial requests for service, and arrangement conference with the responsible party to determine services desired.
b. Coordinating services plans with cemetery, crematory and/or other parties involved in the final disposition of the deceased.
c. Securing official documents and necessary registrations for standard cremation or burial.
d. Preparation of necessary forms for government notifications (Social Security, VA, Retirement boards, etc)
EMBALMING........................................................................................................................................$850
Except in certain cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement which does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation, or immediate burial
OTHER PREPARATION OF THE BODY..........................................................................................$350
Dressing, cosmetizing, normal restoration, and casketing the remains. Does not include hair dresser or haircut
Exterior Disinfection and Preparation of an Un-embalmed Body for Viewing………….…………$300
FACILITIES AND STAFF
Facilities and Staff for Visitation (2 hrs).………….......................................................$800
Facilities and Staff for Graveside Service………………………………………..........$600
Equipment and Staff for Visitation at another location (2 hrs)......................................$800
Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service (Mon-Fri)........................................................ $800
Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service (Mon-Fri) 1 hour..........................................$800
Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service (Saturday)........................................................$1,200
Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service (Sat-Sun) 1 hour..........................................$1,200
Equipment and Staff for Memorial Service at other location……................................$900
Equipment and Staff for Funeral Service at another location………………...…...…. $1,000
Refrigeration of Remains............................................................................................................$200 (First day)
$100 (each additional day)
TRANSPORTATION
Charges for all vehicles outside a 30 mile radius is $ 2.75 per mile.
Transfer of Remains (within 30 mile radius)............................................$700
Funeral Coach (within 30 mile radius).....................................................$500
Transfer of remains to or from K.C.I Airport...........................................$400
Limousine.................................................................................................$400
Pallbearer Limousine................................................................................$400
Service Utility Vehicle.............................................................................$200
Horse Drawn Carriage…………………………………………….….…$1,700
Fuel Surcharge (when applicable) ………………………………..….…$25
FORWARDING OF REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME.... $ 2,195
This charge includes basic services of staff, removal of remains (Local Zone), embalming, other preparation of remains, local transportation (excluding transportation charges). Excludes Shipping Tray
RECEIVING OF REMAINS FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME.... $ 1,850
This charge includes basic services of staff, transfer from airport and transportation of remains to cemetery.
CREMATION
If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The containers we provide are cardboard. (There will be an additional charge of $300.00 for individuals over 300 Lbs. Highland Park Crematory does not accept individuals over 450Lbs, additional fees may apply to outside crematory).
** Additional charges may apply if death occurred in a county which charges for the coroner’s permit for cremation. Johnson County, Kansas now charges $50 for cremation permit**
Basic Cremation...........................................................................................................................................$850
Our charge for basic cremation (without ceremony or viewing) includes limited services of funeral director and staff, immediate transportation from place of death to funeral home, sheltering the remains, alternative container, cremation fee, filing veteran’s paperwork, social security notification, preparation and filing of death certificate, obtaining necessary permits** for cremation to take place. Does not include scheduling or ceremony with outside cemeteries, including VA cemeteries. Identification through picture or FaceTime has no charge.
ID viewing at Crematory, maximum of 2 immediate family members for 5 minutes………………………….… Additional $100
ID Viewing at the Funeral Home, maximum of 2 immediate family members for 5 minutes………………….. Additional $400
Rush Cremation…………………………………………………………………………………………... $950
Our charge for basic cremation (without ceremony or viewing) includes limited services of funeral director and staff, immediate transportation from place of death to funeral home, sheltering the remains, alternative container, cremation fee, filing veteran’s paperwork, social security notification, preparation and filing of death certificate, obtaining necessary permits** for cremation to take place. Identification through picture or FaceTime has no charge. Cremation takes place as soon as all authorizing paperwork is received, such as the family authorization, and the coroner’s permit.
ID viewing at Crematory, maximum of 2 immediate family members for 5 minutes………………………….… Additional $100
ID Viewing at the Funeral Home, maximum of 2 immediate family members for 5 minutes………………….. Additional $400
Basic Cremation Plus……………………………………………………………………………………..$1,200
Our charge for basic cremation (without ceremony or viewing) includes basic services of funeral director and staff, immediate transportation from place of death to funeral home, sheltering the remains, alternative container, cremation fee, preparation and filing of death certificate, obtaining necessary permits** for cremation to take place, filing veteran’s paperwork, social security notification, assistance composing obituary and submitting to newspapers, and cemetery coordination, including scheduling with National Cemeteries. Identification through picture or FaceTime has no charge.
ID viewing at Crematory, maximum of 2 immediate family members for 5 minutes………………………….… Additional $100
ID Viewing at the Funeral Home, maximum of 2 immediate family members for 5 minutes………………….. Additional $400
Direct Cremation ………………………………...………………….……………..…………………..$2,500
Our charge for Direct Cremation includes basic services of funeral director and staff, immediate transportation from place of death to funeral home, sheltering the remains, alternative container, cremation fee, obtaining necessary permits** for cremation to take place, filing veteran’s paperwork, social security notification, assistance composing obituary and submitting to newspapers, preparation and filing of death certificate, exterior disinfection of the body, and immediate family viewing/positive identification in our chapel Monday- Friday (30 minute maximum). *For public viewing, our facility requires embalming.
1. Direct cremation with other preparation
of the body to include dressing and cosmetizing……………………….……$2,700
2. Direct cremation with container provided by purchaser..............................$2,195
3. Direct cremation with rental casket……… ................................................$3,195
4. Direct cremation with selected casket.........................................................$2,195 plus the cost of the casket
FUNERAL ALTERNATIVES
Body Donation….....................................................................................................................................$1,200
Our charge for body donation includes Transportation from place of death to the University of Kansas Medical Center, preparation of the death certificate, and obtaining required authorizations. University of Kansas Medical Center must accept the body.
Immediate Burial...................................................................................................................................$2,195
Our charge for immediate burial includes removal of remains, basic services of staff, necessary authorizations, exterior disinfection, dressing and casketing of remains, 20 gauge steel casket, and transfer to cemetery. THERE IS NO VIEWING OR FUNERAL CEREMONIES WITH DIRECT BURIAL
1. Immediate burial with container provided by purchaser.................................$1,985
2. Immediate burial with selected casket ...........................................................$1,895 + the cost of the casket Selected & tax
ADDITIONAL FEES
Probate Filing Fee……………………………………………………..…..$2,000
Filing required paperwork for probate court
Insurance Assignment Fee…………………………………………...…... 4.57% of Total Funeral Bill
Preneed Trust Filing Fee……………………………………………..….. $300
Paperwork to Ship Remains Internationally…………………….………...$900
Additional fees may be charged by the consulate of the receiving country and are not
included in this charge.
Fingerprinting…………………………………………………………….. $200
Fingerprinting charge will not apply for LifePrint Jewelry ordered through our firm.
CASH ADVANCE ITEMS
Cash advance items may include such things as cemetery charges, clergy honoraria, flowers, musicians or singers, obituary notices, gratuities, and death certificates.
These prices are not set by our firm and are subject to change without notice
Certified Kansas Death Certificates (per copy)……………………….…$20
Certified Missouri Death Certificates (1st copy)…………………………$14
(Additional Copies)……………...….$11
Funeral Service Escort………………………………………....................$225 and up
Dove Release…………………………………………………………….$150 and up
KC Call Obituary ………………………………………………………..$110 and up
Kansas City Star Obituary……………………………………………….$69 per inch
The Kansas City Star will publish a notice of death which includes name, age, city of residence, and funeral home
for free. They no longer publish free notices online.
MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE
The cost of merchandise on our price list does not include sales tax.
Caskets available from................................................................................$1,300 to $7,489
A complete list will be provided for your inspection by the funeral home, prior to your selection.
Outer burial containers available from........................................................$1,030 to $5,805
A complete list will be provided for your inspection by the funeral home, prior to your selection.
Cremation Urns…………..……………………………………………….$75 to $795
Alternative Container…………………………………………….…..…...$250
Combination Casket Air Tray.....................................................................$450
OTHER AVAILABLE MERCHANDISE
Register Book............................................................................................$50 and up
Custom Memorial Folder (per 100)...........................................................$300 and up
Standard Memorial Folders (per 100)........................................................$150 and up
Prayer Cards (per 100)..............................................................................$45 and up
Outside Memorial Package……………………………………………... $750
For service we were not involved in. Includes 200 full-size, one page folders, register book, and thank you cards. All info must be in 72 hours prior to day needed.
FUNERAL & CREMATION PACKAGE PRICES
All other merchandise, cash advance items, cemetery charges and applicable sales tax will apply at regular retail prices. There are no substitutions for services in these packages.
Package prices do not apply if casket is purchased from an outside company.
None of our Service Packages include cemetery property/charges or funeral service escorts. Additional charges may apply if death occurred in a county which charges for the coroner’s permit for cremation.
Simple Graveside Funeral Package:………………………………………..………..…………….……. $2,195
There are no deletions or additions available for this package. (This package does not include embalming or viewing)
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification and preparation of the death certificate
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Other preparation of the body: dressing and casketing the remains
- Choice of high quality 20 gauge metal casket: Casket is standard size, non-protective from the funeral home selection, based on availability. Oversized or protective caskets will be an additional charge.
- Funeral Coach
f. Graveside funeral service: Scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm (based on availability)
Simple Graveside Funeral Package (open casket option):………………………...…………….……. $2,995
There are no deletions or additions available for this package
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification and preparation of the death certificate
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Choice of high quality 20 gauge metal casket: Casket is standard size, non-protective from the funeral home selection, based on availability. Oversized or protective caskets will be an additional charge
- Funeral Coach
g. Graveside funeral service: Scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm (based on availability)
1. 1 hour viewing in chapel…………………………………………………………….$300 additional
Simple Chapel Funeral Service Package……………………………………………………..… $3,750
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification and preparation of the death certificate
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Choice of high quality 20 gauge metal casket: Casket is standard size, non-protective from the funeral home selection, based on availability. Oversized or protective caskets will be an additional charge
- Facilities and Staff for same day visitation and funeral: Visitation and service will be at the funeral home chapel for no longer than 2 hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm (based on availability)
- Funeral Coach
** A funeral service escort is NOT included in this package
Simple Church Funeral Package ……………………………………………………………….. $4,200
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification and preparation of the death certificate
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Choice of high quality 20 gauge metal casket: Casket is standard size, non-protective from the funeral home selection, based on availability. Oversized or protective caskets will be an additional charge
- Equipment and Staff for same day visitation: Visitation/Service will be at the church for no longer than 2 hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm (based on availability). Additional charges for the use of the church/clergy may apply
- Funeral Coach;
** A funeral service escort is NOT included in this package
Traditional Chapel Funeral Service Package……………………………….…………………… $5,200
This package does not include a casket. Casket must be purchased from Highland Park for package discount to apply.
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification and preparation of the death certificate
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Funeral Coach
- Pall Bearer Limousine (seats 7)
- Family Limousine (seats 7)
- Service Utility Vehicle
- Facilities and Staff for Visitation: Viewing/Visitation will take place at the funeral home chapel and will be no longer than 2 hours. Visitation may take place in the evening or on the weekend, based on availability.
- Facilities and Staff for Funeral Service
** A funeral service escort is NOT included in this package
Traditional Church Service……………………………………………………………………….. $5,300
This package does not include a casket. Casket must be purchased from Highland Park for package discount to apply.
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification and preparation of the death certificate
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Funeral Coach
- Pall Bearer Limousine (seats 7)
- Family Limousine (seats 7)
- Service Utility Vehicle
- Equipment and Staff for Visitation; visitation may take place at the funeral home chapel or at the church for no longer than 2 hours, and is scheduled on availability
- Equipment and Staff for Funeral Staff at another location; scheduling is based upon availability of the church. Additional charges for the use of the church/ clergy may apply
** A funeral service escort is NOT included in this package
Simple Chapel Service Followed by Cremation………………………………………………. $4,200
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification, preparation of the death certificate, and securing required authorizations
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Rental Casket: High quality oak casket with rosetan crepe interior.
- Facilities and Staff for same day visitation and funeral: Visitation and service will be at the funeral home chapel for no longer than 2 hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm (based on availability)
- Crematory fees for non-scheduled cremation; additional charges will apply for individuals weighing more than 300 pounds
1) Weekend OR Evening (after 5pm) Service………………….………………..add $700
2) Extra Hour……………………………………………………………………….add $500
Traditional Service Followed by Cremation …………………………………………….……… $4,995
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification, preparation of the death certificate, and securing required authorizations
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Standard embalming; additional charges will apply for non-standard restoration or autopsy work
- Other preparation of the body: dressing, cosmetics, standard restoration, and casketing the remains
- Rental Casket: High quality oak casket with rosetan crepe interior.
- Equipment and Staff for Visitation; visitation may take place at the funeral home chapel or at the church for no longer than 2 hours, and is scheduled on availability Facilities, Equipment and Staff for Funeral Service: Funeral Service may take place at the funeral home chapel or the church at any time during the week: evenings, weekends, etc. Scheduled based on availability of the chapel/ church. Additional charges for the use of the church/ clergy may apply
- Crematory fees for non-scheduled cremation; additional charges will apply for individuals weighing more than 300 pounds
- Funeral Coach
Basic Cremation with Memorial Service……………………………………………………… $2,450
- Basic Services of funeral Director & Staff, including social security notification, preparation of the death certificate, and securing required authorizations
- Transportation from place of death to Funeral Home; beyond 25 miles an additional charge of $2.75 per mile will apply
- Crematory fees for non-scheduled cremation; additional charges will apply for individuals weighing more than 300 pounds
- Care of the deceased until the cremation process is completed
- Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service: Memorial service will be scheduled for one hour at the funeral home chapel Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm (based on availability). There is no visitation with the memorial service.
1) Extra hour ……………………………………..………..add $500
2) Weekend or Evening Service…………………………..add $700
HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY HOLIDAY POLICY
Our office is typically does not schedule funerals or memorial services to take place on the following holidays:
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve past 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve past 3:00 p.m.
New Year's Day
An additional charge of $5,000 will apply if you choose to hold services on these days.
HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
PAYMENT POLICY
Payment is due in full 48 business hours prior to services. Accepted payment methods include the following:
Debit/Credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express accepted)
Cash
Money Order
Cashier’s Check
Verified Insurance Assignment (filing fee will apply)
Funeral services may be rescheduled if not paid in full by due date.
HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Casket Price List
Prices are effective as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change without notice
BRONZE/ COPPER CASKETS
Regent Solid Copper ………………………………………………………………………………...…….. $7,280
Solid copper with brushed natural exterior and almond velvet interior
WOOD CASKETS
Cherry Grove……………………………………………………………...……………………..………… $4,395
Solid hardwood cherry with high gloss finish and almond velvet interior
Willow Brook…………………………………………………………………………………….…..…… $3,895
Solid hardwood maple with high gloss finish and almond velvet interior
Oak Manor………………………………………………………………………………….…………...… $3,895
Solid hardwood oak with satin finish and almond velvet interior
Tuscany……………………………………………………………………………………….……………. $3,395
Solid hardwood pecan with satin finish and almond velvet interior
Libra Harvest…………………………………………………………………….…………….……..…..... $2,600
Select veneer exterior (red or brown) with copper hardware and rosetan crepe interior
Hearthside (Rental)……………………………………………………..……………………………….…. $1,200
Solid oak with natural satin finish and rosetan crepe interior. Rental Only
STAINLESS STEEL
Windsor……………………………………………………………………………………………………. $4,195
Stainless steel with brushed blue exterior and blue velvet interior
Onyx……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $4,195
Stainless steel with natural brushed black exterior and gray velvet interior
STEEL
Serenity Blue……………………………………………………………………………………………….. $3,395
18 gauge steel with natural brushed baby blue exterior and blue velvet interior
Heritage Silver……………………………………………………………………………………………... $3,395
18 gauge steel with brushed natural silver colored finish and white velvet interior
Coral Rose………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $3,395
18 gauge steel with coral shaded silver finish and pink velvet interior; protective
Neo Blue………………………………………………………………………………………...…………. $3,395
18 gauge steel with dark blue exterior and blue velvet interior; protective
The Majestic……………………………………………………………………………………………..… $2,850
18 gauge steel with platinum shaded ebony finish and silver crepe interior; standard oversize
Orchid Roses……………………………………………………………………………………………….. $2,750
18 gauge steel with orchid shaded exterior and pink crepe interior
Black Cherry………………………………………………………………………………...………………$2,595
18 gauge steel with black cherry brushed exterior and champagne velvet interior; protective
Trinity…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....$2,595
20 gauge steel with gold brushed midnight blue exterior with light blue crepe interior
Going Home…………………………………………………………………………………………………$2,595
20 gauge steel with sunset gold and dark venetian bronze finish. Eggshell crepe interior
Roman Bronze………………………………………………………………………...…………………… $2,595
20 gauge steel with bronze shaded black exterior and rosetan crepe interior; protective
El Dorado…………………………………………………..……………………………………………… $2,375
20 gauge steel with gold brushed exterior and gold pinstriping. Egg shell interior; protective
Highland White and Gold………………………………………………………………………………….. $1,875
20 gauge steel with white and gold exterior and pink crepe interior
The Highland ……………………………………………………………………………..……..……….... $1,300
20 gauge steel in your choice of blue, bronze, or silver colored with crepe interior
HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Vault Price List
Prices are effective as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change without notice
In most areas of the country, state or local law does not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the ground will not sink in. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements. Certain cemeteries may also require an additional fee for the grave setup (tent, grass, chairs, and lowering device), holiday or weekend fees, fees for outer burial containers not purchased through them, and for opening and closing the grave.
Bronze Triune……………………………………………………………………………………….…….. $6,980
Finest double-reinforced vault made by Wilbert. High-strength concrete with bronze and
high-impact plastic liner and lustrous bronze carapace. May be personalized with photos.
Copper Triune………………………………………………………………….………………………….. $5,620
Double-reinforced vault made by Wilbert. High-strength concrete with copper and
high-impact plastic liner and rich copper carapace. May be personalized with photos.
Stainless Steel Triune……………………………………………………………………………….…….. $5,065
Stainless steel and high-impact plastic lined vault with brilliant stainless steel carapace by Wilbert
Venetian…………………………………………………………………………………….………….….. $2,850
High-strength concrete with high-impact plastic & reinforced cover and base with
the rich look of polished marble by Wilbert
Continental…………………………………………………………………………………….………….. $2,190
Single-reinforced burial vault with durable concrete exterior with a plastic-reinforced
cover and base with decorative exterior by Wilbert
Monticello…….……………………………………………………………………………….…………... $1,975
Single-reinforced burial vault with durable concrete exterior with a plastic-reinforced
cover and base by Wilbert
Premier……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..... $1,540
Unlined vault by Wilbert
Concrete Grave Liner………………………………………………………………….………………….. $1,100
2 piece concrete grave-liner by Wilbert
Combination Urn Vault…………………………………………………….…………….……………...........$350
Hand crafted cultured marble urn vault available in 8 different colors. Custom engraving available for additional cost.
Wilbert Urn Vault………………………………………………………………………….………………... $175
Triple H/Pyramid …………………………………………………………………………………………… $175