Death is indeed part of life as it is the ending that all of us must eventually face. Even though death is a large statement of our life, many prefer not to think of it or plan for it.  Whether we plan it ourselves or if our spouse or children have to see to the plans, much thought should be invested in Death Care.  The following information may be helpful to those who wish to pre-plan their own funeral or those who have to plan a loved ones funeral.

Cemetery locations:

            Greenleaf Cemetery - River Road  633-1440

            New Bern Memorial Park  - Chelsea Road – 639-7501

            Cedar Grove Cemetery – George Street- 639-7501

            Greenwood Cemetery – Cypress Street – 639-7501

            Evergreen Cemetery – Duffy Field – 639-7501

            Celestial Gardens – Vandemeer – 745-3913

            Forest Oak Memorial Gardens – Havelock - 444-6248/447-4492

            Vanceboro Cemetery – Vanceboro- 244-0919

            Small private cemeteries and cemeteries associated with churches in the area.

Cost of an average funeral and burial in New Bern is $8,500.00 

            This includes pick up, embalming and preparation of deceased, visitation, funeral 
            service (church, chapel, or grave side), casket, and vault.

Costs of burial:

            Lots $315.00 - $1750.00/lot – Residence in New Bern & lot location determine price.
                                                                                                                                        
           Niches - $1300.00-$1600.00 for placement of ashes following cremation

            Crypts - $3600.00 - $4000.00

            Opening & closing of grave   $550.00 -$625.00 

            Sealed vaults $1195.00 -$10,000.00

            Grave liners (not sealed) $995.00

            Casket - $695.00 - $3795

            Grave marker - $275.00 and up

            Cremation – Immediate $2095.00   Delayed, done after funeral service  $4745

            Urns for ashes - $80.00 - $1000.00 +

            Death Certificate copies  $10.00 each

            Shipping for out of town burial - $2050 excluding casket and airfare

Internet information on funerals and cremation:  www.cremationinfo.com

Pre-planning for funerals:

      Many mortuaries have advanced planning counselors to help with the pre-planning.

1.      Make plans only and file these plans with funeral home.

2.      Make plans and pay for them on an installment plan.

3.      Make plans and pay for them in full.

                                                                                                                                        7/2007

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