Since Saamis began in 1990, we have received enormous support from the people of Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. Our main objective is to provide compassionate and caring service at fair and affordable prices. At the time of the death of a loved one, we are faced with many important and stressful decisions in the midst of deep sorrow. Our qualified staff is always here to respond to your need and requirements of you and your family. They will provide answers to all of your questions, offer suggestions when making decisions, and provide comfort and quiet strength.
The average funeral costs usually include the use of our funeral home's facilities and equipment, transportation, motor vehicles, and professional services provided by our staff. If you choose
burial,
burial costs
will also be a factor. However, consumer preferences typically dictate the cost of items such as the casket, vault or grave liner, memorial urn (for cremation only), clothing, flowers, the monument for the grave, memorial cards, register books, etc.
Most funeral homes have between ten and twenty-five caskets that can range in price from thousands to a few hundred dollars. The material, the quality of workmanship, and the grade of interior fabric dictate the price. Often, caskets are constructed of metal, hardwood, or wood by-products.
If
cremation
is chosen, a casket or cremation container is selected to transport the deceased to the crematorium and for the funeral service if the cremation is to take place after the service. After the cremation, the cremated remains are usually placed in a memorial urn that the family has selected. Again, the prices of caskets and urns depend upon the materials and workmanship quality.