Services Pricing
General Price List
Price list is effective January 9, 2024, and is subject to change without notice
The goods and services shown below are those we can provide our customers. You may choose only those items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy any items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reasons in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected. This list does not include prices for certain items that you may ask us to buy for you, such as cemetery and crematory services, flowers and newspaper notices. The price for those items will be shown on your bill or the statement describing the funeral goods and services you selected.
We realize the special trust given to us by the families we serve. Thank you for your trust and confidence. Korsmo Funeral Service is a Minnesota licensed corporation, owned and operated by Shawn & Sarah Nygaard
Basic Service Fee
Basic services of funeral director and staff
$3,195.00
Our basic service charge includes, but is not limited to, staff to respond to initial request for service; arrangement conference with responsible party; preparation of necessary certificates and permits; placing of obituary in local newspaper; planning for service arrangements; and coordination of service with cemetery, crematory and_ others, as required. Also included in this charge are overhead expenses relative to our facility, such as insurance, maintenance, utility and depreciation expenses, administrative and secretarial expenses, and equipment and inventory expenses. This fee for basic services will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangement you select. This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremation, immediate burial, and receiving and forwarding of remains. This charge is non-declinable.
Care of the Deceased
Embalming
$725.00
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial or when refrigeration or use of dry ice is available. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing.
Preparation for viewing
$275.00
Sanitary care and refrigeration of un-embalmed remains
$225.00
Preparation for private viewing, when no embalming
$300.00
Extended custody of remains (after 3 days)
$65.00 per day
Types of Service Options
For services at church or other location:
Use of equipment and staff for visitation or memorial gathering
$225.00
Public funeral or memorial ceremony
$690.00
“Private family” funeral or memorial ceremony
$550.00
For services at funeral home:
Use of equipment and staff for visitation or memorial gathering
$225.00
Public funeral or memorial ceremony
$690.00
“Private family” funeral or memorial ceremony
$550.00
Use of equipment and staff for private family visitation
$275.00
Use of “Minnesota room” for reception
$195.00
Additional charge for Saturday service
$325.00
Additional charge for Sunday or holiday
$375.00
Graveside services at cemetery. Mausoleum or columbarium:
Casket graveside service with another ceremony
$90.00
Any graveside service when no other ceremony is held
$495.00
Automotive costs
Initial transfer of remains to mortuary or other location
$435.00
Use of hearse
$375.00
Use of flower/utility car
$95.00
Additional transfers
$350.00
Service Selections
There are many costs associated with the total cost of a funeral service. Here is an example of some of the most common services our families select for their loved ones. Some itemized costs may or my not apply depending on the type of service selected by a family.
Memorial Service No Viewing Or Gathering Evening Before
Memorial Service With Gathering Gathering Evening Before No Viewing
Funeral Service Visitation And Viewing
Basic Services of Funeral Director Staff
$3,195.00
$3,195.00
$3,195.00
Embalming
$725.00
Other Preparation of the Body (casketing or for cremation)
$225.00
$225.00
$275.00
Use of Equipment, Staff or Facilities for Visitation or Memorial Gathering
$225.00
$225.00
Use of Equipment, Staff or Facilities for On or Off Premise Service
$690.00
$690.00
$690.00
Graveside Service
$90.00
Transfer of the Remains to Funeral Home
$435.00
$435.00
$435.00
Hearse for Funeral or Memorial Service
$375.00
Transfer to Crematory
$350.00
$350.00
Service Vehicle
$95.00
95.00
$95.00
TOTAL SERVICE OPTION COSTS
$5,080.00
$5,305.00
$6,105.00
Other Items and Costs to Consider
Casket (prices range from $1,895.00 to $7,950.00) or Cremation Container (prices range from $195.00 to $375.00)
Outer Burial Container (prices range from $2,295.00 to $4,995.00)
Urn (prices range from $105.00 to $790.00)
Cremation Urn Vault (prices range from $135.00 to $795.00)
Printed Products (Register Book $30.00, Acknowledgement Cards $5.00 to $18.00 & Memorial Folders $250.00)
Cemetery Expense (average grave digging fee in our area ranges between $600.00 and $1,100.00)
Additional Items to Consider:
Honorariums (Average in our area Clergy $150.00, Organist $125.00 and Soloist $125.00)
Paid Obituaries (Costs vary per Newspaper, the average at the Forum is $11.25 on up)
Funeral Reception/Catering
Flowers
Death Certificates
Marker or Monuments Fees (such as final lettering)
Cremation Permits
Etc.
Total Funeral Expenses
Payment Policy
Korsmo Funeral Service. under the definition of the Federal Truth in Lending Act, does NOT extend credit. This is a cash transaction, due in full, one month from the signing of the statement of funeral goods and services.
Deposit:
A deposit of 50% of the total of all charges is required at the time arrangements are made. A minimum deposit amount is $750.00.
Prepaid funeral accounts:
If all or a substantial portion of the account is to be paid by either a prepaid bank funeral trust or a funeral insurance policy issued through our mortuary, no deposit is required.
Payment by Credit Card:
A 3 % swipe charge will be added to the total charge. Maximum credit card payments for any service is $4000.00.
Package Services:
Package services, including
receiving remains from another funeral home, forwarding remains to another funeral home, immediate burial, and direct cremation, all include significant discounts built into the package. No additional discounts are allowed.
Additional terms are found on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services. Revised 2024
Cremation Services
Direct Cremation
$2,875.00 to $3,045.00
Charge includes removal of the remains, custodial care, transfer to the crematory and basic services of the funeral director and staff. Minnesota law does not require you to purchase a casket for cremation. If you want to arrange a cremation, you can use a cremation container. A cremation container is a combustible closed container that encases the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or corrugated cardboard and into which a dead human body is placed prior to insertion into a cremation chamber for cremation. The containers we provide are fiberboard, plywood and/or cardboard.
This charge does NOT include any visitation, rites or ceremonies. This charge includes a payment to Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND, ($390) for the crematory fee and Cass County, ND, cremation registration fee ($10). This charge does NOT include the MN county medical examiner fee. Add $300 for preparation of un-embalmed remains for private family viewing.
With minimum cremation container
$2,875.00
With container provided by purchaser
$2,875.00
With alternative (Viewing) Container
$3,045.00
With casket purchased from funeral home (plus cost of casket)
$2,875.00
Cremation Services
Viewing Cremation Container
$375.00
Minimum Cremation Container
$195.00
Extended Size Cremation Container
$325.00
Cremation Caskets
** Ceremonial Casket
$1,395.00
Delray Poplar
$3,095.00
Western Pine
$2.895.00
Ceremonial Casket Cremation Insert
$195.00
**Use of Ceremonial Cremation Casket Does Require Purchase of Ceremonial Casket Cremation Insert
Alternative Services
Immediate Burial
$3,395.00 to $10,845.00
Charge includes removal of the remains, custodial care, transfer to the cemetery and basic services of the funeral director and staff. This charge includes a graveside service, but no other ceremonies.
With container provided by purchaser
$3,395.00
With casket purchased from funeral home (plus cost of casket)
$3,395.00
Receiving remains from another funeral home
$2,435.00
Charge includes removal of the remains, custodial care, transfer to the cemetery, a graveside service, and basic services of the funeral director and staff. This charge includes a graveside service, but no other ceremonies.
Forwarding remains to another funeral home
$2,925.00
Charge includes removal of the remains, embalming, air shipment container, transfer to the airport and basic services of the funeral director and staff. This charge does NOT include any visitation, rites or ceremonies.
Receiving cremated remains from another funeral home
$1,345.00
Charge includes receipt of cremated body, custodial care, transfer to the cemetery, a graveside service, and basic services of the funeral director and staff. This charge includes a graveside service, but no other ceremonies.
Merchandise Items
Caskets
$1,895.00 to $7950.00
Outer burial containers
$2,295.00 to $4,995.00
Air shipment container
$500.00
Memorial Printed Products
Register book
$30.00
Acknowledgement cards (per box of 25)
$5.00 to $18.00
Memorial folders
$140.00 and up
Memory tribute DVD (initial set up and first copy)
$70.00
Memory tribute DVD additional copies
$30.00
Memory poster boards
$35.00
Memory candle
$35.00
Laminated obituaries
$3.00
Angel ornament
$20.00
Video recording of funeral or memorial service copy
$125.00
Cremation Product Options
Cremation Urns
$180.00 to $790.00
Cremation Keepsake Urns
$40.00 to $500.00
Cremation Jewelry
$92.00
Cremation urn vaults
$135.00 or $795.00
Ceremonial urn for cremation services (rental)
$75.00
Extended size cremation container
$325.00
Cremation Urn Price List
Wood Urns
Manufactured Wood Cube Urn, dark wood finish
$105.00
Wood "Photo Front" Urn - Cherry Finish
$180.00
Forest Walnut - Minnesota Made - solid walnut
$390.00
Wood Sports Theme - "The Herd"/"Skol" (Vikings)/"Gophers"
$495.00
Premium Thick-Plank Hardwood
Solid Oak Chest Style - deep carved design
$405.00
Solid Cherry Chest Style - deep carved design
$445.00
Solid Oak or Walnut - Calvary's Cross
$485.00
Metal, Stone and Other Material Urns
Bronze Sheet Cube Urn with Walnut End Caps
$125.00
Traditional Brass Urn - grey granite enamel finish
$180.00
Bali Bamboo - solid bamboo
$235.00
Marbled Style Resin Urn
$265.00
Aluminum "Naturescape" Cremation Urn
$275.00
Cultured Green Marble Urn - With Engraved Verse
$280.00
Traditional Brass Urn - "Simply Elegant"
$325.00
Pink Cloisonne Urn
$355.00
Resin Urn - "Butterflies in Flight"
$365.00
Traditional Brass Urn "Mother of Pearl"
$390.00
Handcrafted Ceramic Urn - "Minnesota Home"
$495.00
Grain Bin Urn
$525.00
“Grandpa’s Friend” - Cast Bronze Statue Urn
$790.00
*Ceremonial urn for cremation services (a ceremonial may be selected if a family does not select an urn)
$75.00
The following additional charges may be added:
1) interment after 4:00 pm, prior to 5:00 pm
2) interment on Saturday (or weekend/holiday base fee)
3) interment on Sunday or holiday (plus base fee of $495 for total of $990)
4) delivery to cemeteries in excess of 25 miles from the manufacturer's plant.
$95.00
$495.00
$495.00
In most areas for 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 such a container so that the grave will not sink in. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements.
