Cremation, the practice of reducing the body to its essential elements by burning, can be traced to the practices of ancient civilizations. Early Christians considered cremation to be a pagan practice and among the Jewish culture, traditional sepulcher entombment was preferred. With the Christianization of Western Civilization, earth burial completely replaced cremation except in rare circumstances.

Modern cremation began a little over a century ago with the development of a dependable cremation chamber in 1873 by a British scientist. The first crematory in the United States was built in Washington, Penna. in 1876 and a second crematory opened in Lancaster, Penna. in 1884. By the year 2000, nearly 1500 crematories were operating in the United States. In 1999 we became the first area funeral home to operate a crematory in Marinette and Menominee counties. We remain the leading cremation provider in our service area. Hansen-Onion-Martell is uniquely equipped to offer client families options ranging from basic cremation with no viewing, to full service funerals followed by cremation. There are many options and choices in planning a service with cremation.

The following schedule of cremation service options is offered to fully disclose the cost and range of service choices available. Should you have any questions, we are available to discuss them with you at any time.

Cremation Service Options
These prices are effective as of January 15, 2007
but are subject to change without notice.
All costs are determined when provided.

BASIC or IMMEDIATE CREMATION
Services of Funeral Director-Cremation $1160.00
Our charge includes basic services of funeral director and staff, transportation of remains to funeral home, temporary care of the remains and the cremation process itself.
Cremation container 35.00
A fiberboard container for housing remains prior to and during the cremation process.
Marinette County Coroner (cremation permit). 100.00
A required permit for every cremation. It may only be obtained after a death certificate has been signed.
Total $1295.00

BASIC CREMATION with MEMORIAL SERVICE
in the FUNERAL HOME
Services of Funeral Director-Cremation $1615.00
Use of Facilities and Staff Services 445.00
Cremation container 35.00
Marinette County Coroner (cremation permit). 100.00
Total $2195.00

BASIC CREMATION with MEMORIAL SERVICE
in a CHURCH
Services of Funeral Director-Cremation $1615.00
Staff Services for Memorial Service 265.00
Cremation container 35.00
Marinette County Coroner (cremation permit). 100.00
Total $2015.00

*VISITATION and/or FUNERAL SERVICE in FUNERAL HOME with BODY PRESENT followed by CREMATION
This arrangement is a full service funeral, including embalming, and is identical to that for a traditional burial. The difference being that a rental casket is used and the remains are cremated rather than buried. Our charges are detailed in the General Price List.
Services of Funeral Director and Staff $2365.00
Use of Facilities and Staff Services 445.00
Casket rental 300.00
Cremation container 35.00
Marinette County Coroner (cremation permit). 100.00
Total $3245.00

*VISITATION and/or FUNERAL SERVICE in CHURCH with BODY PRESENT followed by CREMATION
An additional charge is made for automotive equipment for this funeral arrangement.
Services of Funeral Director and Staff $2365.00
Staff Services for Funeral Ceremony 445.00
Automotive Equipment 345.00
Casket rental 300.00
Cremation container 35.00
Marinette County Coroner (cremation permit). 100.00
Total $3590.00

*All prices are for a one-day visitation/funeral. A visitation on a separate day is an additional $195.00 as quoted in the General Price List.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED AND WILL BE BILLED AS ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

SERVICE MERCHANDISE Includes items such as register book, imprinted memorial or remembrance cards and acknowledgement cards. Prices are quoted in Item C of General Price List.

CEMETERY EXPENSES If following cremation, ashes are to be buried, cemetery costs would be additional. In this area, the charges made by cemeteries can vary widely. Please let us know the cemetery of your choice and we will quote the current charge for burial of ashes.

NEWSPAPER OBITUARIES Line charges for the Marinette- Menominee EAGLE/HERALD are billed through the funeral home at actual cost. Upon request, we will place obituaries in out-of-town newspapers, again billing them at actual cost. Locally, the Peshtigo TIMES makes no charge for obituaries.

CLERGY HONORARIUM When agreed upon, we are very willing to handle payment of clergy or others conducting a funeral ceremony.

FLOWERS When agreed upon, we will order or accept billing of flowers with the understanding that the actual cost is added to our final statement.

CREMATION MERCHANDISE The cremated remains is placed in a standard container suitable for storage or burial. If you wish to utilize an urn product, urn vault, or other merchandise, the cost of those items would be an additional expense.

From our Marinette Ave. facility, we operate the only crematory in Marinette and Menominee Counties, offering you the personal oversight of our licensed staff during the cremation process.

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Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Inc. • James Martell
610 Marinette Avenue • Marinette, Wisconsin 54143 • Phone: 715-735-3737