Itemized General Price List

Services, Facilities and Equipment

BASIC SERVICE FEE OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR, STAFF, & OVERHEAD (Non-Declinable) $2,445
This fee for our basic services and overhead will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. (This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding/receiving remains)

TRANSFER OF YOUR LOVED ONE INTO THE CARE OF CALLAWAY-JONES $500
If deceased weight is more than 300lbs $750
*Travel outside service area, excess mileage will be calculated per mile

PROFESSIONAL EMBALMING
Except in certain special 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 that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.
Embalming of Standard Adult $995
Additional for Embalming of an Autopsy/Organ/Tissue/Bone Donor $250
(It is the policy of Callaway-Jones to require embalming for any deceased having a public viewing)

COOLING CARE
Secure Sheltering, Refrigeration and Care of unembalmed deceased (per 48 hours) $395
(It is the policy of Callaway-Jones to require refrigeration of an unembalmed deceased after 24 hours)

OTHER CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONE
Dressing, Cosmetics, Placement for presentation in casket $195
Barber/Beautician/Haircut (if requested: or you can request your own stylist separately) $45+
Bathing, Disinfecting and Handling of an Unembalmed deceased $150
Special Care for Autopsied Deceased $250
Reconstructive Restoration (per hour when necessary) $250

VIEWING/VISITATION/ROSARY/VIGIL (2 hours) $495
Providing and staffing a time of visitation and gathering at our Funeral Center. Includes setup and use of viewing areas, lounge areas, full use of our audio and video system, display of floral arrangements and all personalization items, funeral home attendant to assist the family and guests.

ADDITIONAL HOURS $200/hr

ALL DAY VISITATION (up to 10 hours) $1,695

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS: Full catering and refreshment menu is available at the Funeral Center

FUNERAL SERVICE $595
Providing and staffing a traditional funeral service at the religious facility of your choice or at our Funeral Center, placement of encased remains, full use of our audio and video system, display of floral arrangements and all personalization items, funeral home attendant to assist the family and guests.

COMMITTAL CEMETERY SERVICE – the burial following a funeral service $195

MEMORIAL SERVICE $595
Providing and staffing a memorial service at the location of your choice or at our Funeral Center, full use of our audio and video system, display of floral arrangements and all personalization items, funeral home attendant to assist the family and guests.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE $595
Providing and staffing a Celebration of Life at the location of your choice or at our Funeral Center, full use of our audio video system, display of floral arrangements and all personalization items, funeral home attendant to assist the family and guests.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE $495
Providing and staffing a traditional graveside service at the cemetery, display of floral arrangements and all personalization items, funeral home attendant to supervise graveside service and assist the family and guests.

PRIVATE FAMILY VIEWING / FINAL GOODBYE $300
Use of our Magnolia Suite for a private goodbye. We offer minimal preparation of your loved one for family viewing (up to 20 minutes without embalming). Does not include cremation container or casket for viewing purposes.

WEEKEND SERVICES $400
Includes any visitation, funeral service, or memorial ceremony that occurs on Saturday or Sunday.

AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL AREA*

Funeral Coach (Hearse) or Funeral Vehicle $255
Utility Car for Flowers/Equipment $120
Pallbearer Limousine $500+
Family Limousine: 3 hours = $500+
Airport Delivery/Pickup in Houston/Austin $325
Transportation to and from place of autopsy (Conroe or Austin) $325
Out of town overnight trip (in addition to the mileage charge) $300
*Local Area – 25-mile radius; additional mileage will be charged at $3.25 per loaded mile

FORWARDING DECEDENT TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME $3,840
Includes services of Funeral Directors and staff, a proportionate share of overhead costs, transfer of deceased to funeral home, embalming, transport to nearest airport (Ceremonies, casket or shipping container is not included).

SHIPPING CONTAINER required by Airlines (Air-Tray or Combo Container) $350

FORWARDING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES additional admin charge $450

RECEIVING DECEDENT FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME $2,700
Includes services of Funeral Directors and staff, a proportionate share of overhead costs, and transportation to local cemetery or crematory. (Local ceremonies, casket or urn, transportation from the airport is not included).

IMMEDIATE BURIAL (Does not include ceremonies, casket, memorial products, or cash advance items) $3,200 – $3,995
Includes services of funeral directors and staff, proportionate share of overhead costs, transfer of your loved one into our care then directly to local cemetery at funeral home’s convenience with immediate placement into the grave.

IMMEDIATE BURIAL with casket purchased from funeral home or provided by family $3,200

IMMEDIATE BURIAL using flat top cloth covered casket $3,995

DISINTERMENT (Minimum Fee) $2,500
Preparation of papers, securing permits, and funeral director supervision for local disinterment. Does not include state fees, grave digging/cemetery charges, mileage, ceremonies, or additional services.

What makes Callaway-Jones Crematory unique when it comes to cremation services?

HIGHER STANDARDS: Our family philosophy is to set standards that exceed the State requirements and those of other cremation providers. You will find that the value of our locally owned crematory services far surpass your costs. Our funeral center has its own private crematory within our Magnolia Cremation Suite. The Most Respected and Trusted crematory in Brazos County for over 30 years, now our third, we are staffed by licensed cremation specialists. You can rest assured your loved one will always be in our care, handled with the utmost regard and respect, from the first call to the final disposition, and you will know that our local, dedicated crematory always provides peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is our personal client, which guarantees no need to leave our building, assures you always have the correct cremated remains, with no errors, and understanding that this has always been our operations standard policy for over 30 years.

TRADITIONS: VISITATION GATHERING & FUNERAL followed by CREMATION
Monday – Friday $5,500 or  Saturday – Sunday $5,900

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:  CREMATION followed by CUSTOM CELEBRATION OF LIFE (includes Certified Celebrant)
Monday – Friday $4,610 or  Saturday – Sunday $5,010

JOURNEY: CREMATION followed by BASIC MEMORIAL SERVICE
Monday – Friday $4,210 or  Saturday – Sunday $4,610

PRIVATE GOODBYE: PRIVATE GOODBYE IN OUR MAGNOLIA SUITE followed by CREMATION
Monday – Friday $3,495 or  Saturday – Sunday $3,895

*All Callaway-Jones Cremation include a FREE Private Viewing for immediate family
** The packages above do not include urns, containers, caskets, stationery, or other merchandise

DIRECT (ECONOMY) CREMATION $3,495 to $3,790
Includes, but is not limited to, services of funeral directors and staff, a proportionate share of overhead costs, transfer of your loved one to Callaway-Jones, obtaining necessary authorizations, consents, 48 hrs refrigeration, use of our crematory for cremation and processing of the cremated remains. 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. The containers we provide are cardboard and fiberboard.
Direct Cremation with container Provided by the Family $3,495
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Box Alternative Container $3,545
Direct Cremation with “Coverlet” Cremation Container $3,690
Direct Cremation with “Transporter” Woodgrain Container $3,790
Direct Cremation with “Chaise Bed” Wood Viewer $3,890
View all Cremation Containers at CallawayJones.com/cremation-caskets

OTHER CREMATION RELATED CHARGES
Private Viewing for Immediate Family (included at no charge with all cremations) $300
Attend Cremation Start / Remaining present during entire cremation $250
Pacemaker Removal $100
Mailing Cremated Remains: special packaging to meet USPS shipping requirements $100
Graveside service with burial of cremated remains (does not include cemetery fees) $495
Oversized Cremation Fee (300-500lbs) $495

RECEPTION (Per 2 hours. Does not include cost of catered meal) $695
Use of our Bluebonnet Chapel, Texas Sage, and Pecan Community Rooms for gathering of friends and family for lunch or other catered meal or light refreshments following services. Includes tables, chairs, audio/video system, cleaning fee.

ADDITIONAL HOURS $200/hour

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS: Full catering and refreshment menu available at the Funeral Center

CERTIFIED CELEBRANT & TRIBUTE PROFESSIONAL $400
Our Trained and Certified Celebrant, Dawn Lee Wakefield, a respected community volunteer for over 20 years, will meet with your family and create a truly personalized and individualized service reflecting the personality and life-style of the deceased.

CUSTOM WRITTEN LIFE TRIBUTE (per 1,000 words) $325
Our professional local writer and Certified Celebrant, Dawn Lee Wakefield, will meet with your family and create a truly personalized life story written as a family keepsake for future generations. Your family may or may not choose to publish this extended version in a newspaper; however, it can remain on our web site forever.

LEGACY VIDEO WALL with CUSTOM THEME $0
Full use and display of our larger than life innovative and unique Legacy Memory Wall. Our custom video themes helps tell the personal story of your loved one and celebrate their life.

CATERING prices vary
We have partnered with several local Caterers in order to provide our families a range price offerings.

BARTENDING SERVICE prices vary
We have partnered with a local bartending service. You can provide your guests with beer and wine to help celebrate during any remembrance event or ceremony. Bartenders are licensed and certified through TABC.

LIVE STREAM and/or VIDEO RECORDING OF THE SERVICE – Family receives a copy on USB $150

CEREMONY HIGHLIGHT VIDEO $1,195
Our videographer will film the memorial event and provide a professionally edited highlight video (up to 10 minutes) of the service or celebration ceremony at any location. Two camera setup and one videographer. Video coverage of service and burial (up to 3 hours).

LIVING LEGACY VIDEO (for those making pre-arrangements) $1,695
Up to 10 minute professionally edited video of a living person’s Life & Legacy. Professionally interview individual and/or couple and 2-3 family members ab to their life and legacy. Film a family function or family event. Professional audio recording and drone coverage included. May be played for guests during the Celebration of Life in the future if desired.

CASKETS – View photos at CallawayJones.com/caskets $1,695 to $13,995

CREMATION CASKETS & CONTAINERS – View photos at CallawayJones.com/cremation-caskets $0 to $3,195

OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS (Vaults) – View photos at CallawayJones.com/burial-vaults $1,395 to $18,995

URNS – View our full catalog at CallawayJones.com/urns $15+

STATIONERY / PRINTING PACKAGE
Graphic Design Service $75
Custom Service Tri-folds / Programs / Prayer Cards $1.50
Celebration of Life Card $1.50
Personalized Register Book $70
Basic Register Book $40
Thank You Cards (per 25) $30
Laminated Bookmarks (per 4) $20
Tribute Candle $35
Bronze Package $275
Silver Package $395
Bronze Package $595
(Package details available at the Funeral Center)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
String Quartet $950
Framed Photo Enlargement (16×20) $195
Photo Collage Board (16×20) $195
Bagpiper $350+
Dove Release (4 doves) $350+
Balloon Release $350
Butterfly Release $350
Video Tribute (includes HD video file on a USB drive and our web site, additional $25ea) $150
Tribute Blanket $250
Tribute Panel $250
Flowers $275+
Monuments/Headstones $695+
VA Marker Installation at local cemeteries $250
Personalized Temporary Grave Marker (refunded if headstone purchased through Callaway-Jones) $60
Death Date Carving on Existing Headstone $350
Thumbprint Pendant $150+
Cremation Jewelry $150+
Flag Case – wood with glass $175
Crucifix or Cross $20
Burial Clothing $350+

Cash Advance Items

Cash Advance items are NOT charges or fees of the Funeral Home. These cash advance items are billed to us from third-party sources. The actual charge for these items may be higher or lower than estimates provided. In some situations, we may charge for our services in obtaining these items. This represents items that may have to be paid in advance separately. These items include, but are not limited to:

GRAVEDIGGING FEE $900+
Varies from city to city and cemetery to cemetery with variances in soil and ground conditions. Typically includes tent and chairs setup and removal of excess dirt from the grave location.
Saturday Fee $100
Sunday Fee $500

CEMETERY INTERMENT FEES $150+
Some cemeteries require a one-time interment fee at the time of burial. Fee varies from cemetery to cemetery.

CERTIFIED DEATH CERTIFICATES $20+
Certified copies may be ordered at any time in the future from the city or county in which the death occurred.

NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES Varies by newspaper
The local daily paper (The Eagle) has two types of obituaries: a paid obituary which may include a picture, biographical information, survivors, etc., charged by the column inch, and a brief obituary (Death Notice) which is published at no charge, one-time only, and may include the name, age, city of residence, and date of death only. We will also place obituaries in out-of-town papers at your request, and their charge will be billed to the family.

HONORARIUMS $200+
Clergy, Soloists, Organist/Pianist, etc. You may choose any amounts you can afford to offer, but this is a suggested base cost that is the average minimum expected for providing this service for your loved one.

POLICE ESCORTS $560
The Cities of Bryan and College Station both charge the family for a police-escorted funeral procession.

Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers offers two types of prearrangement plans. You may prepay for the services in advance, which freezes the cost on the items you selected. The cost will never change. We offer monthly payment plans for these pre-paid plans. You may also prearrange the services you desire before the death takes place and not pay anything in advance. In this case the cost may change in the future and your final wishes will be kept on file at our facility.

WE WILL HONOR OTHER LOCAL & NON-LOCAL FUNERAL HOMES PREPAID FUNERAL PLANS WHICH ARE VALID AND ARE CURRENTLY IN FORCE.