845 East 38th Street, Erie, PA  16504
(814) 452-4100

James A. Hodinko, Supervisor
Merle E. Wood, Funeral Director


845 East 38th Street, Erie, PA  16504
(814) 452-4100
James A. Hodinko, Supervisor
Merle E. Wood, Funeral Director

Cremation Service Packages
Limited Service - Cremation Only                              $1,395.00
 Paid at time of service
  • Completion of biological record by family on website
  • Minimal services of funeral director/staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Basic Cremation - Cremation Only                              $2,395.00
  • Basic Services of Funeral Director/Staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Cremation followed by a graveside service                  $2,995.00
  • Basic Services of Funeral Director/Staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
  • Lead/Clergy Car & Transfer of cremains to cemetery
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Cremation followed by a Church Service                    $3,195.00
  • Basic Services of Funeral Director/Staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Equipment and Staff, Ceremony Elsewhere
  • Lead/Clergy Car & transfer of cremains to cemetery
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Cremation - Memorial Service at funeral home           $3,295.00
  • Basic Services of Funeral Director/Staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Ceremony - 2 hours
  • Flower Car
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Cremation with visitation and a same day service       $5,495.00
  • Basic Services of Funeral Director/Staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Ceremony - 2 hours
  • Embalming of deceased
  • Casket - Oak rental with cremation container insert
  • Other preparation of the Body (Dressing, hair, cosmetology, casketing)
  • Flower Car
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Cremation with visitation and next day serivce           $5,995.00
  • Basic Services of Funeral Director/Staff
  • Transfer of remains to Funeral Home-Local
  • Cremation Fee (includes coroners' permit in Erie County)
  • Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing
  • Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing and Ceremony - 2nd day service
  • Embalming of decesased
  • Casket - Oak rental with cremation container insert
  • Other Preparation of the Body (dressing, hair, cosemetology, casketing)
  • Flower Car
  • Cash advancements not included: newspaper, death certificates and others below
Cremation Container included in all cremation services
Cash Advancement and Optional Items
  • Limousines for family $250+tax
  • Urn and/or Burial Vault for Cremated Remains
  • Newspaper, average per day $250.00 to $350.00
  • Flowers
  • Clergy Honorarium and other Honorarium $100.00 to $150.00
  • Register Book, Prayer Cards and Acknowledgements Cards $150.00
  • Police Escort $185.00
  • Death Certificates $20.00 each, veteran and spouse of veteran no charge
  • Any Cemetery Related Expenses