Packages start at $1,695

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Whether you're considering cremation or burial the Today Center will empower you by unlocking the secrets of the funeral process. We provide the information and the tools for you to create a meaningful end-of-life event at a place, and in a manner, that holds personal significance to you, your family, and your friends.

The Today Center approach will save your family money. At the same time you will receive a relevant solution to meet YOUR emotional needs on a timetable that is dictated by you and your family.

The Today Center Funeral Path saves you money through a joint effort between you and your family, a licensed funeral director/facility, and the Today Center staff. The time that you spend completing tasks and planning the event ultimately saves you money. The Today Center Funeral Path assumes that you will obtain signatures on permits and certificates that we generate for you; it assumes that you will be able to coordinate the desired event, and organize your family while we provide an outline and a paved path for you to follow.

When someone dies there are many tasks that must be accomplished and along with each task, there is a cost. We have assembled several basic options (packages) to simplify this process. By combining services with carefully selected merchandise we help you maximize the value you receive.

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Cremation

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DIRECT CREMATION (FAMILY DIRECTED DISPOSITION) - $1695

This cremation option is designed for the family who is self sufficient and capable of completing many important tasks in a short amount of time. This family wants minimal involvement from the Today Center staff or from the licensed funeral director/facility.

The following is included in the Direct Cremation Option:

• We coordinate, along with a licensed provider, the transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home. The path includes transportation from all points within a 30 mile radius of Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Muskegon. We will provide a quote for distances beyond our 30 mile radius.
• We coordinate with a licensed provider the care of the body which includes placement in the cremation container and ultimately the supervision of the transportation to the crematory.
• We will collect the vital statistical information necessary to complete the required legal permits and certificates.
• We will generate the permits and certificates that are required to complete final disposition. We will provide a clear path for you to follow in order to obtain the required signatures. The documents include the Death Certificate, Cremation Authorization/Burial Transit Permit, Social Security Form 721, and the US Flag application if it applies.
• Basic cremation container and crematory costs are also included -

Potential additional costs not included in the Direct Cremation option:

• Cremation Permit Fee - This is a fee that may be charged by the County Medical Examiner for authorizing the Cremation Permit.
• Public Notices - The family is responsible for writing, placing and paying for death notices and/or obituaries in the newspaper of their choice.
• Urn - There are many urn options available today and prices vary depending on design and material. Ask your Today Center guide for a list of offered urns.
• Cemetery Costs - If you plan to bury the cremated remains in a cemetery there may be additional costs such as a burial space, the grave opening and closing, an outer burial container, and a monument or marker. Requirements and pricing vary by cemetery. For up-to-date pricing you should contact the cemetery directly.
• Honorariums for a musician or speaker at a service.

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Burial

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GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICES ONLY - $3600

The following is included in the Graveside Committal Services Option:

• We coordinate, along with a licensed provider, the transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the appropriate place such as the crematory or embalming facility. The path includes transportation from all points within a 30 mile radius of Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Muskegon. We will provide a quote for distances beyond our 30 mile radius.
• We coordinate with a licensed provider the care of the body which could include embalming, bathing, and dressing; placement in the casket and ultimately transportation to the cemetery and supervision of the burial.
• We will collect the vital statistical information necessary to complete the required legal permits and certificates.
• We will generate the permits and certificates that are required to complete the final disposition. We will provide a clear path for you to follow in order to obtain the required signatures. The documents include the Death Certificate, Cremation Authorization/Burial Transit Permit, Social Security Form 721, and the US Flag application if it applies.
• Basic cloth-covered casket.

Potential Additional Costs not included in the Path:

• Tools to Preserve and Share Memories - Many emotions are experienced when a person dies. You can make a personal commitment not to forget… but memories fade. We can help you fulfill this commitment to keep memories alive by writing the Life Story.
• Public Notices - The family is responsible for writing, placing and paying for death notices and/or obituaries in the newspaper of their choice.
• Honorariums for a musician or speaker at a service.
• Cemetery Costs - If you plan burial in a cemetery there may be additional costs such as a burial space, the grave opening and closing, an outer burial container, and a monument or marker. Requirements and pricing vary by cemetery. For up-to-date pricing you should contact the cemetery directly.

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MEMORIAL SERVICES AND GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICES - $4000

This option includes all the "included" items in the Graveside Committal Only package, plus the addition of the following:

• We coordinate with a licensed provider for the supervision and transportation of the deceased to a venue of the family's choice for a Memorial Service.

Potential Additional Costs not included in the Path:

• Tools to Preserve and Share Memories - Many emotions are experienced when a person dies. You can make a personal commitment not to forget… but memories fade. We help you fulfill this commitment to keep memories alive by writing the Life Story.
• Public Notices - The family is responsible for writing, placing and paying for death notices and/or obituaries in the newspaper of their choice.
• Any rental/cleaning fees that may be charged by the venue where the Memorial Service will be held.
• Honorariums for a musician or speaker at a service.
• Cemetery Costs - If you plan burial in a cemetery there may be additional costs such as a burial space, the grave opening and closing, an outer burial container, and a monument or marker. Requirements and pricing vary by cemetery. For up-to-date pricing you should contact the cemetery directly.